Aurora, IL Noise Ordinances: Vehicle Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Prohibited
- Racing engine, missing/cutout muffler, tire squeal
- Also covers
- Spinning wheels, repeated horn, shouting
- Penalty
- Fine; 3rd offense triggers impoundment
- State reference
- 625 ILCS 5/12-602 muffler law
Summary
Aurora bans loud, unnecessary vehicle noise citywide, naming racing engines, missing or cut-out mufflers, tire squeal, spinning wheels, repeated horn honking and shouting from inside a vehicle as violations.
It shall be unlawful to operate a vehicle within the limits of this city in such a manner as to cause unnecessary loud, raucous, excessive or unusual noise by the racing of the motor, by lack of a muffler or use of a muffler cutout, by tire friction upon rapid turning or weaving, by the spinning of the wheels from standing or slow-moving positions as produced by sudden unnecessary motor acceleration, by the unnecessary, repeated sounding of the horn of the vehicle, or by the unnecessary yelling or other loud and excessive noise made by the persons in the vehicle.
The penalty for a violation of this section shall be, upon a first and second violation, a fine in an amount determined pursuant to section 27-8 titled Fees, fines and penalties, and upon a third violation, impoundment of the vehicle.
(Code 1969, § 27-438; Ord. No. O07-58, § 2, 5-8-07; Ord. No. O13-005, § 1(Exh. A), 2-12-13)
State Law reference— Mufflers and prevention of noise, 625 ILCS 5/12-602.
Full Breakdown
Under Sec 27-132, it is unlawful to operate a vehicle within city limits in a manner causing unnecessary loud, raucous, excessive or unusual noise, whether from racing the motor, a missing muffler or muffler cutout, tire friction from rapid turning, spinning wheels from sudden acceleration, repeated horn honking, or unnecessary yelling by occupants. The section also cross-references the state muffler law, 625 ILCS 5/12-602.
Violations & Fines
Fine set under Sec 27-8's fee schedule for a first and second offense; a third violation escalates to impoundment of the vehicle.
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