Starting at midnight on one of the busiest nights for Raleigh's nightlife scene, the city will implement new noise limits.

Generally, the ordinance aims to restrict loud noises in the early hours of the morning, with some leeway on weekends.

Of the vehicles we've measured so far using this methodology, the Genesis Electrified GV70 is the quietest at a 70-mph cruise ...

An ordinance proposed in Cedarburg would cap the maximum sound level at 65 decibels. FOX6 measured levels on Washington Avenue over that limit with no live music nearby. Some residents have complained ...

From the Richter scale to sound pressure, many modern units utilize the logarithmic “base 10” system. But to many engineers, the decibel (dB) remains one of the trickiest concepts of test and ...

DELCAMBRE, KATC - Police in Delcambre are now using decibel meters to crack down on excessive noise, following years of complaints from frustrated residents. Starting this week, Delcambre police ...

An acoustics professor, a food critic and an audio producer are staring at their devices in a Peruvian restaurant in downtown Washington. “What are you getting?” “Let’s see … it’s fluctuating.” “I ...

Six weekend measurements in Glenwood South exceeded 100 dB; highest reading 102 dB. City proposes tiered decibel limits for Glenwood South, permits, and citywide rules. Council plans enforcement via ...

Lindenhurst Village is looking for more peace and quiet and is seeking it through a proposed expanded noise ordinance that would regulate more than a dozen types of sounds. Village officials would ...

Sperm whales are the loudest animals, but many believe blue whales are louder because of call duration The loudest human yell was 129 decibels. The loudest dog bark was 113 decibels. At 70 decibels, ...

Bourbon County Commissioners passed a resolution to monitor sound levels in the county, with new decibel level mandates to mitigate unwanted noise, despite objections from one commissioner and ...