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Committee adopts ordinance increasing muffler noise penalties; members ask for formal ‘fix‑it’ process and effective‑date clarity
Summary
The Quality of Life Committee voted Jan. 8 to adopt Bill 2024‑13, amending the Uniform Traffic Ordinance to raise penalties for muffler noise violations and to consolidate repeat‑offense categories.
The Quality of Life Committee voted Jan. 8 to adopt Bill 2024‑13, an ordinance amending Schedule A of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance to increase penalties for muffler noise violations, eliminate the distinction between second and subsequent offenses, and confirm community service as an alternative to traffic penalties.
Councilors asked several implementation questions. Councilor Garcia asked whether the ordinance preserves a ‘‘fix‑it’’ option established previously, and whether the city manager had set up the compliance…
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