Quiet hours in Ridgecrest, CA — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Ridgecrest prohibits unnecessary noise that disturbs residents under its municipal code. Quiet hours are generally enforced from 10 PM to 7 AM in residential areas.
The Ridgecrest Municipal Code (RMC) prohibits unnecessary, excessive, or unusually loud noise that disturbs neighboring residents. Quiet hours in residential zones are generally 10 PM to 7 AM. Violations are enforced by the Ridgecrest Police Department and Code Enforcement. California Penal Code §415 (disturbing the peace) applies as a fallback for extreme noise disturbances.
First offense warning or citation. Fines typically $100 to $500. Repeat violations may result in misdemeanor charges.
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