Camarillo, CA Noise Ordinances: Vehicle Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Exhaust Limit
- 95 dBA (CVC §27007)
- Street Vehicles
- Exempt from CMC Chapter 10.34
- Enforcement
- Camarillo Police / CHP
- Stereos
- CVC §27007 / CA PC §415
Summary
Vehicles operating on public streets are exempt from CMC Chapter 10.34. CA Vehicle Code §27007 limits vehicle exhaust noise to 95 dBA. Modified exhausts and excessive vehicle noise may be cited under CVC.
(a) Every motor vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine and subject to registration shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise, and no muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass, or similar device.
(b) Except as provided in Division 16.5 (commencing with Section 38000) with respect to off-highway motor vehicles subject to identification, every passenger vehicle operated off the highways shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained so as to meet the requirements of Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 27200), and no muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass, or similar device.
(c) The provisions of subdivision (b) shall not be applicable to passenger vehicles being operated off the highways in an organized racing or competitive event conducted under the auspices of a recognized sanctioning body or by permit issued by the local governmental authority having jurisdiction, or to vehicles not equipped with an internal combustion engine.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Vehicle noise in Camarillo is regulated by CVC Section 27007 (95 dBA modified exhaust limit) and the city noise ordinance. The Ventura County Sheriff's Department (contract policing for Camarillo) enforces vehicle noise. Modified exhaust systems exceeding state limits receive fix-it tickets. Street racing on Camarillo streets and in the Camarillo Premium Outlets parking areas has been addressed with enhanced enforcement.
Violations & Fines
Modified exhaust exceeding 95 dBA: CVC 27007 fix-it ticket ($25 correctable, $197 if not). Loud stereo audible 50+ feet: $25-$197. Disturbing the peace: Penal Code 415 ($250-$1,000). Street racing: misdemeanor, $1,000 fine, license suspension, vehicle impound.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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