Pembroke Pines, FL Noise Ordinances: Vehicle Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Restricted equipment
- Car/truck stereo, radio, loudspeaker
- Restricted hours
- 10-11 p.m. to 7 a.m., varies by day
- Proof standard
- No decibel meter reading required
- Related ban
- Emergency-style sirens on private vehicles, § 96.04(H)
- Penalty
- Up to $500 fine / 90 days jail, § 10.99
Summary
Pembroke Pines bans operating a car or truck stereo, radio, or similar sound equipment in a loud and raucous manner that disturbs the neighborhood during nighttime hours, from 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. depending on the day, until 7:00 a.m. No meter reading is needed to cite the violation.
(2) The operating or permitting the use or operation of any radio receiving set, musical instrument, television, stereo, car or truck stereo, drum, compact disc or tape player, exterior loudspeaker, or other device for the production or reproduction of sound in a loud and raucous manner so as to disturb the peace, quiet or comfort of the neighborhood.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-61: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 2056, passed 12-11-25).
Full Breakdown
04(A)(2) specifically targets vehicle sound systems: it is a noise disturbance to operate or permit the operation of any radio receiving set, musical instrument, television, stereo, car or truck stereo, drum, compact disc or tape player, exterior loudspeaker, or other device for producing or reproducing sound in a loud and raucous manner so as to disturb the peace, quiet or comfort of the neighborhood. m. m. on New Year's. 04(H) bars using, in connection with an unauthorized vehicle, any bell or siren similar to those used on ambulances or police and fire vehicles. 07 that apply to other fixed noise sources.
Violations & Fines
A loud car or truck stereo disturbing the neighborhood during the designated nighttime hours is a violation of § 96.04(A)(2), prosecutable under §§ 32.035-32.053 or by ordinance citation per § 96.09(B), with the general penalty in § 10.99 of up to a $500 fine, up to 90 days imprisonment, or both, and each occurrence a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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