City Cracking Down on Speed, Noise Violations

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Motorists Asked to Drive Safely, Quietly This Summer or Face Fines
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2022) – In anticipation of a busy summer season, the City of Newport is stepping up enforcement of its speed and noise ordinances, with police promising to crack down on motor vehicle violations throughout the summer season.

Police will be stepping up patrols to enforce existing local zoning ordinances as well as moving violations, taking particular notice of motorcycle groups and vehicles with modified exhaust systems.
 
Police began their stepped up enforcement last weekend, stopping motorists for both speed and noise violations.
 
Signage has also be deployed at various points throughout the City advising motorists of the City’s longstanding ban on straight pipe and other modified exhaust systems.  With narrow, crowded streets and a high density of housing, noise stemming from vehicular traffic has a disproportionately negative impact on the quality of life for residents in Newport than in other parts of the state.

Newport’s noise ordinance is reflective of that condition, with violations carrying fines of up to $1,000.