Lubbock residents deserve peace in their homes — but every night we are disrupted by excessively loud cars, modified exhaust systems, booming stereos, and motorcycles that rattle windows and wake children.

This is not “normal” road noise. It is intentional, excessive, and targeted. State law and city ordinances already prohibit these disturbances, but enforcement is nearly impossible under current rules. Officers often can’t act unless they personally witness the violation, and those who choose to be loud know this.

In 2017, Lubbock City Council considered a stronger ordinance to address noise — setting nighttime limits of 70 dB after 10 p.m. on weeknights and 80 dB after midnight on weekends. Unfortunately, it was tabled and never passed. It’s time to revive that effort and make it enforceable.

 I propose:

 • A vehicle noise curfew from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., extended to midnight on Friday and Saturday,

 • Clear thresholds using A, C, and Z decibel weighting to capture both loudness and low-frequency bass,

• A simple “plainly audible or vibrating at 30 feet” standard when meters are not practical,

• Targeted enforcement on corridors where homes are closest to traffic (Slide Rd, Indiana, Quaker, University, 82nd, etc.).

This approach is realistic for police: it narrows the scope to late hours, specific corridors, and measurable infractions. It protects homeowners — families, children, students, seniors — who live along Lubbock’s busiest streets.

👉 Every Lubbock resident is represented by a City Council district. If you are unsure which district you live in, you can find it on the City of Lubbock Council District Map.

 Knowing your district helps ensure your council member hears your voice directly.

The city has already shown it can act: patrol supervisors have increased presence on Slide Rd and even placed a speed-monitor sign near 44th. These are important first steps. But without an enforceable ordinance, reckless drivers will continue to treat our neighborhoods as playgrounds for noise.

👉 Sign this petition to urge the Lubbock City Council and Police Department to revive and strengthen the noise ordinance. Together, we can protect our homes, our sleep, and our peace of mind.

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