Little Rock, AR Public Conduct: Loud Party Ordinance (2026)
Key Facts
- Quiet hours
- 10:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Max fine
- $1,000 per violation
- Repeat violations
- fine doubles each time
- Continuing noise
- up to $500/day
- Governing section
- Sec. 18-52
Summary
Little Rock bans unreasonably loud noise from parties and stereo equipment that disturbs neighbors, especially between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., under the city's general noise ordinance.
The playing of any radio, phonograph, any type of audio equipment, or any musical instrument in such a manner or with such volume, particularly during the hours between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. as to annoy or disturb the quietness, comfort or peace of any persons in or around any office, hospital, or any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence. Except that the amphitheater located in the River Market will refrain from the playing of such instruments and audio equipment during the hours between 12:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.
(3) Any group yelling, hooting, shouting out or the playing of any type of audio equipment on the public streets, at any time or place, in such a manner as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or peace of persons in any hospital, dwelling, hotel or other type of residence or otherwise creates an annoyance or problem.
(4) The keeping of any animal, bird, or fowl which by causing frequent or long continued noise shall disturb the comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity.
(5) The use of any automobile, motorcycle, or vehicle so out of repair, so loaded, or in such a manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.
(6) The blowing of any steam whistle attached to any stationary boiler except to give notice of the time to begin or stop work or as a warning of fire or danger, or upon request of proper city authorities.
(7) To discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 83).
Full Breakdown
Little Rock's noise ordinance, Sec. 18-52, makes it unlawful to play a radio, stereo, or any audio equipment at a volume that annoys or disturbs neighbors in nearby homes, hotels, or hospitals, calling out the 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. window by name. It also separately bans group yelling, hooting, or amplified sound on public streets that disturbs nearby residences at any hour. Police can cite hosts under this section regardless of whether the party is on private property; violators face fines under the citywide penalty section.
Violations & Fines
First violation: fine up to $1,000; each repeat offense doubles the fine, and continuing noise can draw up to $500 per day it persists.
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