Modified exhaust, loud mufflers, and unnecessary horn use are prohibited under NY Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 375(31) statewide and enforced throughout Albany County by state and local police.
NY VTL 375(31) requires every motor vehicle to be equipped with a muffler that prevents excessive or unusual noise. Cutouts, bypasses, and straight-pipe exhausts are illegal. The SLEEP Act effective 2022 increased maximum fines for illegal mufflers to 1,000 dollars statewide and gives troopers and local police stronger enforcement tools along the Thruway, I-90, and I-87 corridors.
First offense under the SLEEP Act can reach 1,000 dollars. Standard VTL 375(31) fines range from 50 to 150 dollars plus state surcharges.
Colonie, NY
The Town of Colonie restricts overnight on-street parking from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM on most residential streets, particularly during the November–April winter ...
Colonie, NY
The Town of Colonie limits residential fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards. Fences over 6 feet require a building permit. The f...
Colonie, NY
The Town of Colonie requires dogs to be under control by leash whenever off the owner's property. Annual licensing is required for dogs over 4 months old. Th...
Colonie, NY
The Town of Colonie regulates chickens under Article III: Confinement of Livestock of its Code (eCode360 https://ecode360.com/6718582). Chickens must be kept...
Colonie, NY
All aerial and exploding fireworks are illegal in the Town of Colonie under NY Penal Law §270.00. Albany County permits limited "sparkling devices" (ground-b...
Colonie, NY
The Town of Colonie requires owners to keep grass and weeds under 10 inches in height on all developed and vacant lots. Overgrown properties are declared a p...
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