The City of Austin has created new rules cracking down on excessive vehicle engine noise.
The Austin City Council approved an ordinance on Thursday creating a new offense for drivers revving their engines above 85 decibels. It creates a new Class C misdemeanor, which could result in a fine of up to $500.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said in a memo that police have had a hard time enforcing any excessive noise from vehicles because the language in the city code is insufficient…