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The New York City Noise Code aims to decrease noise from construction sites, motorcycles, "boom cars," air conditioners, nightclubs, refuse collecting vehicle, and other sources.

The code also imposes limits on excessive or unusually loud animal sounds. Dogs may not bark continuously for more than 10 minutes from 7 AM to 10 PM, or continuously for more than 5 minutes from 10 PM to 7 AM. In addition, ice cream vendors cannot play their jingles when stopped on a street.

Learn about the NYC noise code.

Types of complaints include:

If you perform certain activities or use certain equipment at a construction site, you need to follow a noise mitigation plan to reduce the amount of noise from the site.

Learn about construction noise mitigation plans.

Mini-bikes, dirt bikes, go-carts, and golf carts cannot be registered as vehicles in New York State and may not operate on sidewalks, streets, or highways.

If you know where an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), or an unregistered dirt bike is being stored in the City, you can provide a tip through the Crime Stoppers Hotline.

Agency: New York City Police Department
Division: Crime Stoppers Hotline
Phone Number: (800) 577-TIPS
Business Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week

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