Broken Arrow, OK Noise Ordinances: Vehicle Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Horn use
- unlawful except as danger signal
- Exhaust
- must run through a muffler
- Fine range
- $50.00-$100.00
- Code section
- § 16-12(a)(1), (a)(4)
Summary
Broken Arrow bans unnecessary horn honking and exhaust noise from motor vehicles under its disturbing-the-peace ordinance.
(1)The sounding of a horn or a similar signal device on any vehicle, except as a danger signal;(2)The playing of any television, radio, phonograph, tape recorder, CD player or any musical instrument in any manner or at such volume, that annoys or disturbs the peace and quiet of any person within another dwelling;(3)Allowing any animal within the person's custody or control to habitually bark, howl, yelp, roar or make similar noises;(4)Discharging the exhaust of any internal combustion engine or motor vehicle, except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises;
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 43).
Full Breakdown
The city's disturbing-the-peace ordinance singles out vehicle noise: sounding a horn or similar signal device except as a danger signal, and discharging an engine's exhaust except through a muffler or device that effectively prevents loud or explosive noise, are both listed as unlawful disturbances of the peace. Either is enforced the same as any other prohibited noise under Sec. 16-12, with fines of $50 to $100 on conviction.
Violations & Fines
Fine of $50-$100 per Code § 16-12(d), enforced by Broken Arrow Police.
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