Lubbock County sets no vehicle-noise ordinance. The City of Lubbock requires every motor vehicle to keep a working muffler, tailpipe, and resonator, with no cut-out or bypass, and bans tire-squealing. Statewide, loud vehicles can also be disorderly conduct.
Texas counties cannot pass vehicle-noise ordinances, so unincorporated Lubbock County relies on state law. The City of Lubbock, in Article 14.04.004, requires motor vehicles to have an exhaust system with a tailpipe and resonator where the original design included them, a muffler in good working order, and no cut-out or bypass device. The city also bans tire-squealing from rapid acceleration and restricts off-highway vehicles that disturb neighbors. Loud vehicle noise anywhere in Texas may also be charged as disorderly conduct under Penal Code 42.01 when it unreasonably disturbs a public place or residence.
City of Lubbock: misdemeanor, fine up to $500 per day. State disorderly conduct for unreasonable vehicle noise: Class C misdemeanor.
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