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Committee addresses cruising, drag racing and noise rules at parks and Lakeshore strip
Summary
Council members and police discussed drag racing and loud vehicle audio near Ford Park and Lakeshore, confirmed vehicle music is covered by the city's noise ordinance (50‑foot plainly audible rule), and asked SPD to prioritize patrols in trouble spots.
Council members raised multiple complaints about cruising, drag racing and loud vehicle music near Ford Park, Lakeshore Drive and several residential corridors, and asked police to continue targeted enforcement.
Councilwoman Taylor and other members described drag racing around the Lakeshore strip, crossings of Highway 220 and spiral runs toward Curtis Lane and Greenwood Road. Taylor asked police to work with the sheriff for activity that falls in the parish.
Attorney Edwards and the city explained the noise ordinance covers music coming from vehicles. Councilman Talifero and Attorney Edwards referenced section 16 of the noise ordinance: vehicular music or sound systems "shall not be operated in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of more than 50 feet." Attorney Edwards told the committee that supervisors have access to decibel meters but officers may enforce on the plainly audible standard without meters.
Deputy Chief White said a cruising operation started March 21 and that officers patrol problem times; he said some operational details were withheld for tactical reasons. Council members urged visibility and asked for the 50‑foot standard to be passed through to officers; the deputy chief agreed.
Council members also raised truck/engine braking complaints on LA‑3132 between I‑49 and Floyd Lucas Road and asked public works/state to install "no Jake brake" signage if the route qualifies.
Ending: Police indicated the cruising operation will continue through the summer; supervisors have decibel meters available on request and will apply the 50‑foot plainly audible standard when officers determine vehicle audio is excessive.
