Midwest City, OK Noise Ordinances: Vehicle Noise (2026)

It shall be unlawful to operate a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles within the city in excess of sound pressure levels set forth in Table II of section 26-12. It shall be unlawful for recreational vehicles to produce noise which exceeds the sound pressure levels set forth in Table I or II. Noise emitted from said vehicles can be measured pursuant to Table I or Table II. This section shall apply to all recreational motorized vehicles, whether or not duly licensed and registered, including, but not limited to, commercial or noncommercial motorcycles, go-carts, snowmobiles, campers and dune buggies. This section relative to motor vehicles shall apply to the total sound level emitted by a vehicle or combination of vehicles and shall not be construed as limiting or precluding the enforcement of any other provisions of this Code relating to motor vehicle mufflers for noise control. No person shall operate or cause to be operated a motor vehicle unless the exhaust system of such vehicle is:(1)Free from defects which may affect sound level magnification;(2)Equipped with a muffler; and(3)Not modified in a manner which will amplify or increase the sound level emitted by the motor of such vehicle above that emitted by a muffler of the type originally installed on the vehicle as manufactured for initial sale.