Loud vehicle exhaust on public highways is governed by Oregon state law, not the county ordinance. ORS 815.250 requires every vehicle to have a working exhaust system that prevents excessive noise. Vehicle engine/exhaust noise off the roadway (e.g., idling on private property) can fall under Lane Code 6.225.
LC 6.225.015(H) exempts 'sounds caused by motor vehicles operated on any highway and subject to ORS 815.250,' handing on-road vehicle noise to the state. ORS 815.250 provides: 'A person commits the offense of operation without proper exhaust system if the person drives or moves on any highway ... a motor vehicle that is not equipped with an exhaust system that meets the requirements under this section,' and the exhaust system 'must be in good working order,' meeting DEQ noise standards. Off the highway, LC 6.225.005 treats vehicle engines/exhaust discharging into open air and squealing tires as regulated sound-producing devices.
ORS 815.250 exhaust offense is a traffic violation enforced by police; off-road vehicle noise is enforced under LC Chapter 5 / Chapter 9.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Eugene, OR
Eugene requires driveways to meet city engineering standards. Vehicles must not block sidewalks. Driveway construction requires permits from Public Works.
Eugene, OR
Eugene regulates on-street parking through its traffic code. Vehicles may not park in one location for more than 24 hours in some zones. Downtown has metered...
Eugene, OR
Eugene limits fences per its land use code. Front yard fences are typically limited to 3.5 feet. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Chain link an...
Eugene, OR
Oregon does not require neighbors to share fence costs. In Eugene, the builder pays unless neighbors agree otherwise. The city enforces code compliance, not ...
Eugene, OR
Most residential fences in Eugene do not require building permits if they meet height limits and use approved materials. Fences over height limits or in spec...
Eugene, OR
Eugene requires dogs to be on leash or under owner control when off private property. Dogs must be licensed with Lane County and vaccinated against rabies.
See how Eugene's vehicle noise rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.