Round Rock, TX Noise Ordinances: Vehicle Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Threshold
- Plainly audible at 200 feet
- Governing section
- Code § 14-213(b)(1)e
- Enforcement
- Round Rock Police Department
- Penalty
- Fine per occurrence (§ 1-9)
- Immediate remedy
- Device toned down or removed
Summary
Round Rock bans car stereos, radios, and amplified sound equipment that is plainly audible 200 feet or more from the source's property line. Vehicular music amplification that causes a noise disturbance is a nuisance under the city noise ordinance, enforced by Round Rock police.
Personal or commercial vehicular music amplification or reproduction equipment operated in such a manner as to cause a noise disturbance. ... Plainly audible means any sound or noise from any source that can be clearly heard by a person with normal hearing faculties at a distance of 200 feet or more from the real property line of the source of the sound or noise.
Full Breakdown
Round Rock's noise ordinance (Chapter 14, Article VIII) makes it a violation to operate personal or commercial vehicular music amplification or reproduction equipment so as to cause a noise disturbance. Sound qualifies as a noise disturbance when it is plainly audible, meaning clearly heard by a person with normal hearing at 200 feet or more from the source's real property line. An enforcing officer needs only normal hearing and a direct line of sight; detecting a rhythmic bass reverberating type of noise is enough to establish a plainly audible violation. The Round Rock Police Department enforces the article and can have the device toned down or removed on the spot.
Violations & Fines
Cited under Section 14-213, each occurrence carries a fine set by Code Section 1-9. Officers may order the sound device toned down or removed instantly, and repeat plainly-audible violations on posted commercial property draw further citations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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