Gardena enforces California Vehicle Code muffler and noise limits for on-road vehicles under GMC 8.36.070(14), and separately bars idling a stationary vehicle longer than five minutes per hour.
GMC 8.36.070(14) provides that motor vehicle noise on a public right-of-way is regulated under California Vehicle Code Sections 23130 and 23130.5, with equipment and muffler violations under Sections 27150 and 27151, enforceable by any peace officer. GMC 8.36.070(15) bars sounding a vehicle horn except as a warning signal (CVC 27001). GMC 8.36.070(18) prohibits operating a standing motor vehicle or its auxiliary equipment longer than 5 minutes in any hour while stationary, except for traffic congestion. Off-road motorized recreational vehicles must meet GMC 8.36.040 limits under GMC 8.36.070(16).
California Vehicle Code citation for equipment/muffler; GMC 8.36.090 misdemeanor and up to $1,000 fine (Chapter 1.16) for idling and horn violations.
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