Raleigh, North Carolina, is stepping up enforcement against loud mufflers and street noise in its downtown area, with city police confirming that 50 citations have been issued since July. The latest round of enforcement took place this past weekend, when officers conducted a “saturation patrol” across the downtown and Glenwood South hospitality districts — two of the city’s busiest nightlife zones.
According to the Raleigh Police Department, the targeted patrols are part of an ongoing effort to address resident complaints about excessive noise, modified exhausts, and unsafe driving behavior. Officers cited six drivers for improper or aftermarket mufflers during the most recent operation, while two additional drivers received citations for violating the city’s noise ordinance.
The department said the crackdown began over the summer, when 14 drivers were ticketed in July. Enforcement continued through August (17 citations) and September (13 citations), as police worked to curb what they described as a growing nuisance tied to late-night activity downtown…