BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington city officials are reminding residents about the city’s noise ordinance, which is in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and carries penalties including fines and potential arrest for violations.
The ordinance addresses various forms of excessive noise, from loud music to blaring car stereos, urging residents to maintain reasonable noise levels for the benefit of both their own peace and their neighbors’.
Penalties for violations escalate with repeated offenses:
- A first offense results in a $50 fine.
- A second offense within a 12-month period incurs a $100 fine.
- A third offense within 12 months carries a $500 fine and possible arrest.
Noise complaints can be reported to the Bloomington Police Department at (812) 339-4477.
Fines for noise violations must be paid to the Bloomington Police Department within seven days. Residents wishing to appeal a noise ticket have seven days to file an appeal at the City of Bloomington Public Works Department.
More information on the noise ordinance is available at https://bloomington.in.gov/police/noise.
