§ 46022 Noise Definition And Sources

• •Noise is any loud or annoying sound that bothers people.
• •It can come from anything—people, animals, machines, cars, planes, or even home appliances.
• •If the sound is too much and bothers others, it’s considered noise under this law.

Your neighbor plays loud music from their car at 2 AM every night.

This is noise because it’s too loud, happens late at night, and bothers you and others trying to sleep.