Fillmore, CA Noise Ordinances: Vehicle Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Exhaust Limit
- 95 dBA (CVC §27007)
- Street Vehicles
- Governed by CVC, not local code
- Enforcement
- Ventura County Sheriff / CHP
- Fallback
- CA Penal Code §415
Summary
Vehicle noise on public streets is governed by CA Vehicle Code §27007 (95 dBA exhaust limit). CVC preempts local ordinances for vehicles on public roads.
(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 Fillmore is regulated by CVC Section 27007, which sets a 95 dBA limit for modified exhaust systems, and the FMC noise ordinance. The Ventura County Sheriff's Department enforces vehicle noise. Modified exhaust systems exceeding state limits receive fix-it tickets. Central Avenue and Highway 126 through Fillmore see regular traffic enforcement. Off-road vehicles used on agricultural land are generally exempt while on private property.
Violations & Fines
Modified exhaust exceeding 95 dBA: CVC 27007 fix-it ticket ($25 correctable, $197 if not corrected). Loud stereo audible 50 or more feet away: $25-$197. Disturbing the peace via vehicle noise: 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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