Virginia Beach, VA Noise Ordinances: Vehicle Noise (2026)

a public or private motor vehicle or motorcycle on a public right-of-way at any time in such a manner that the sound level emitted by the operation of the motor vehicle or motorcycle, when measured at a distance of one-hundred (100) feet or more is audible and discernable or exceeds the level set forth in the following table: Sound level in dBA Vehicle Class Speed limit 35 MPH or less Speed limit over 35 MPH All motor vehicles of GVWR or GCWR of 6,000 lbs. or more 86 90 Any motorcycle 82 86 Any other motor vehicle or any combination of vehicles towed by any motor vehicle 76 82

(b)This section shall not apply to any motor carrier vehicle engaged in interstate commerce.(c)Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section or article, it shall be unlawful for any person to play or operate, or permit the playing, use or operation of, any radio, tape player, compact disc player, loud speaker or other electronic device used for the amplification of sound, which is located within a motor vehicle being operated or parked on public or private property within the city, including any public or private street or alley, in such a manner as to be audible and discernable at a distance of one hundred (100) or more feet from the vehicle in which it is located.