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Bridgeport, CT Noise Ordinances: Vehicle Noise (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Fine
$100 per violation, per day
Enforced by
Bridgeport Police Department
Muffler required
prevents loud or explosive exhaust noise
Stereo limit
tied to § 8.80.040 noise levels
Vehicle standard
follows state CGS § 22a-73 limits

Summary

Bridgeport ties vehicle noise to Connecticut's state decibel standards, bars car stereos and sound systems from exceeding the city's noise limits, and requires mufflers that stop loud or explosive exhaust sounds, enforced by police with $100 daily fines.

A. All motor vehicles operated within the limits of the city shall be subject to the noise standards and decibel levels set forth in the regulations authorized in Section 22a-73 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Sections 22a-69-1 through 22a-69-7.4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, as may be amended from time to time. B. No sound amplifying devices on or within motor vehicles shall emit noise in excess of noise levels as specified in Section 8.80.040 of this chapter.

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Full Breakdown

Bridgeport Municipal Code § 8.80.060 ties motor vehicle noise to the limits set in CGS § 22a-73 and Regs. Conn. State Agencies §§ 22a-69-1 through 22a-69-7.4, and separately bars any sound-amplifying device in or on a vehicle, car stereos included, from exceeding the noise levels fixed in § 8.80.040. Section 8.80.050(C)(6) requires vehicle exhaust be muffled to prevent loud or explosive noise, and 8.80.050(C)(1) bars unnecessary horn honking while stopped. The police chief enforces § 8.80.060; violators face a $100 fine per day under § 8.80.100.

Violations & Fines

Fined $100 per violation, with each day the violation continues counting as a separate offense; police can cite enumerated acts like a blaring exhaust without using a sound meter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get ticketed for a loud car stereo in Bridgeport?
Yes. Municipal Code § 8.80.060(B) bars any sound-amplifying device in or on a vehicle from exceeding the noise levels set in § 8.80.040, enforced by police.
Does Bridgeport require a muffler on my car?
Yes, § 8.80.050(C)(6) makes it unlawful to discharge vehicle exhaust into the open air except through a muffler that prevents loud or explosive noise.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Bridgeport

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