Types of noise nuisance

Noise nuisance: vehicles and vehicle alarms

We can deal with any noise from a vehicle not parked on the public highway, including:

  • noise caused by the vehicle
  • car repairs
  • car radios
  • car alarms
  • parked refrigerator vehicles

Noise from alarms and noisy stereos from vehicles on the public highway can be dealt with by us. Report a vehicle noise issue to us using the details at the beginning of this guide.  

Noise from traffic and badly maintained vehicles on the public highway are the responsibility of the police. Contact the police

Preventing noise from vehicle alarms

You can help prevent noise nuisance from your vehicle alarm by:

  • installing the alarm in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
  • servicing the alarm regularly
  • adjusting the sensitivity
  • ensuring that the sunroof and windows are closed when the alarm is activated
  • ensuring that the alarm's cut-out device limits the time that the alarm sounds and prevents it from repeatedly re-triggering
  • ensuring the DVLA has up-to-date registered keeper information as this may enable the person responsible for the vehicle to be contacted before formal action is considered necessary