Vehicle noise in Philadelphia County is regulated by Philadelphia Code §10-403 and PA Vehicle Code Title 75 §4303. Modified exhaust, loud stereos, and engine revving prohibited; dirt bikes and ATVs banned on city streets.
Philadelphia Code §10-403 prohibits vehicle sound exceeding 80 dBA at 25 feet. PA Title 75 §4523 requires functional mufflers. Philadelphia specifically bans ATVs, dirt bikes, and mini-bikes on public streets (Phila Code §12-1131). PPD operates targeted enforcement details against illegal ORV riding.
Fines $300 to $2,000; vehicle impoundment possible. Dirt bike/ATV violations can result in seizure and destruction under city policy.
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