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Saline County, AR Noise Ordinances: Vehicle Noise (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Prohibited
Sustained engine noises
Grouped with
Radio/stereo/instrument noise ban
Fine
Up to $500, doubling per repeat
Enforced by
Hot Springs Village Police Dept.
Applies within
Hot Springs Village (Saline Co. portion)
Ordinance
Ord. No. 2008-019

Summary

Section 350.03(2) specifically prohibits "sustained engine noises" as a disturbance of the peace within the Hot Springs Village portion of unincorporated Saline County, grouped with the ordinance's radio and stereo noise ban. The Hot Springs Village Police Department enforces it, with fines up to $500 that double for repeat offenses.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Saline County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

2) In addition to the disturbances set forth in Section 1, the following are specifically prohibited: ... and sustained engine noises.

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Full Breakdown

03(2), adopted as part of Ord. No. reprints of state traffic law rather than a county-enacted provision, so they are not repeated here. The sustained-engine-noise clause is enforced by the Hot Springs Village Police Department because the ordinance covers the Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association area inside unincorporated Saline County, not the entire unincorporated county. 00. The Quorum Court passed the section with an emergency clause, finding disturbing noise detrimental to public health, so it took effect immediately on passage and approval.

Violations & Fines

Sustained engine noise that disturbs residents' peace violates § 350.03(2) and is punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 for a first offense, doubling to as much as $1,000.00 for each repeated violation, enforced by the Hot Springs Village Police Department.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Saline County have a rule against revving engines or loud exhaust?
Yes, within the Hot Springs Village portion of the unincorporated county. Section 350.03(2) specifically lists "sustained engine noises" as a prohibited disturbance alongside loud radios and stereos, enforced by the Hot Springs Village Police Department with fines up to $500.00.
Is this engine-noise rule countywide or just for one area?
It applies specifically within the Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association area of unincorporated Saline County, since Ord. No. 2008-019 was written for that jurisdiction and is enforced by the Hot Springs Village Police Department rather than the Sheriff's Office countywide.
What is the fine for a sustained engine noise violation?
Up to $500.00 for a first offense under § 350.03(4). The fine doubles for each repeat violation of the same noise, so a second citation for the same sustained engine noise can reach $1,000.00.

Sources & Official References

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