Modified exhaust, loud stereos, and jake-brake use are prohibited in Apopka. Car stereos audible 25 feet away violate state law, and Apopka Code Chapter 38 backs this with fines starting at $75. FL Statute 316.272 governs vehicle exhaust systems statewide.
Apopka enforces vehicle noise under Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 (Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions) combined with Florida Statute 316.272, which requires every motor vehicle to have a muffler in good working order and prohibits modified exhaust systems that amplify sound beyond factory levels. Florida Statute 316.3045 (prior to its 2012 court repeal) and its successor enforcement practice treat car stereos audible at 25 feet as a noncriminal traffic infraction. Apopka Police Department (APD) enforces vehicle noise on public roads, while Code Enforcement handles parked-vehicle complaints in residential neighborhoods. Jake brakes (engine compression brakes) on commercial trucks are restricted along US 441 (Orange Blossom Trail) and SR 436 corridors through city limits; posted signage warns operators. Motorcycles with straight pipes, aftermarket slip-on exhausts, and cars with cutouts are the most common targets. First-offense citations typically run $75-$114 depending on the underlying statute cited.
First offense: approximately $75-$114 traffic citation. Repeat offenders may face higher fines, vehicle equipment inspection requirements, and points on their FL driver license for exhaust violations under FL 316.272.
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