Little Rock, AR Noise Ordinances: Vehicle Noise (2026)

(5) The use of any automobile, motorcycle, or vehicle so out of repair, so loaded, or in such a manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.

(6) The blowing of any steam whistle attached to any stationary boiler except to give notice of the time to begin or stop work or as a warning of fire or danger, or upon request of proper city authorities.

(7) To discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine, motor vehicle or motorboat engine except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.

Cross reference— Muffler cutouts prohibited, § 32-9 (b)(4).

(8) The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school, institution of learning, church or court while the same is in session, or adjacent to any hospital, which unreasonably interferes with the workings or sessions thereof or adjacent to or near any residence; provided, however, that in case of emergencies when the public health, safety or general welfare is in danger, necessary work may be done immediately by first securing a permit from the building inspector, if this is obtainable, or if it is not first obtainable, the necessary work may be done and at the first opportunity reported to the building inspector, who shall issue a permit effectively retroactively to the beginning of the emergency, provided also that where underground repair or