Modified exhaust, loud car stereos, and jake-brake use are cited under Laredos noise ordinance and TX Transportation Code 547.604. Fines range from 100 to 500 dollars, with heavier enforcement near residential streets off the I-35 corridor.
Laredo Police enforce vehicle-noise rules against modified mufflers, straight pipes, and stereos audible 30 feet or more from the vehicle. State law under TX Transportation Code 547.604 requires a muffler in good working order that prevents excessive or unusual noise, with no cutouts or bypasses. Jake brakes on diesel trucks are commonly restricted in residential areas, a notable concern along Mines Road, Loop 20, and near port-of-entry truck routes. Citations can accompany registration or inspection denials at annual renewal. Engine-braking signage appears along some arterials near neighborhoods.
Typical fine 150 to 500 dollars. Failure to correct may cause inspection rejection at renewal.
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