Austin moves to curb loud, reckless driving with new vehicle noise ordinance

Austin may soon ramp up enforcement of nuisance vehicle engine noise after frequent resident complaints. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact)

City officials are looking to crack down on excessive vehicle noise and unsafe driving, particularly along west Austin’s RM 2222 corridor where reports of complaints and safety issues have been surging for years.

“Our neighborhood has effectively been turned into an informal practice track, something no homeowner wants or expects,” Northwest Hills resident Lisa Capps told City Council Feb. 2…

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