Frisco, TX Noise Ordinances: Vehicle Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Stereo
- 50 feet audible limit
- Exhaust
- Muffler required
- State Law
- TX Trans Code 547.604/605
- Horns
- Warning use only
- Fine
- Up to $200
Summary
Modified exhaust systems, loud car stereos audible more than 50 feet, and prolonged horn use are prohibited in Frisco under City Code and TX Transportation Code 547.604.
Sec. 547.501. AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICES. (a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a horn in good working condition that emits a sound audible under normal conditions at a distance of at least 200 feet.(b) A vehicle may not be equipped with and a person may not use on a vehicle a siren, whistle, or bell unless the vehicle is:(1) a commercial vehicle that is equipped with a theft alarm signal device arranged so that the device cannot be used as an ordinary warning signal; or(2) an authorized emergency vehicle that is equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell that complies with Section 547.702.(c) A motor vehicle operator shall use a horn to provide audible warning only when necessary to insure safe operation.(d) A warning device, including a horn, may not emit an unreasonably loud...
Full Breakdown
Frisco Code Chapter 66 (Offenses) bans vehicle-related sound nuisances, operating alongside TX Transportation Code §547.604 and §547.605, which require every motor vehicle to have a muffler in good working order and prohibit modifications that amplify exhaust noise above manufacturer specifications. A car stereo audible from more than 50 feet is a primary violation and routinely enforced on Preston Road, along the Star District, and near the Frisco Station entertainment corridor. Prolonged horn use except as a warning is prohibited under TX Transportation Code §547.501. Frisco PD traffic officers may cite without a prior warning: vehicle noise is treated under transportation law, not the disorderly-conduct warning regime of TX Penal Code §42.01. Jake brake / engine compression braking is discouraged within city limits along the Dallas North Tollway and SH 121 frontage roads, and signage is posted in residential stretches. Frisco frequently coordinates with Collin County and Denton County sheriffs on loud-exhaust enforcement along shared boundaries.
Violations & Fines
Class C misdemeanor citation up to $200 per TX Transportation Code. Repeat offenders may face vehicle inspection failure at next annual safety check.
Frequently Asked Questions
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