Acoustic cameras in US cities issue fines up to $2,625 for loud exhausts

New York City's 12 acoustic cameras logged 15,994 noise events in 2025 but only 11% became summonses. Muffler violation fines range from $800 to $2,625, while several cities have yet to publish decibel thresholds or appeal rules.

• NYC's 12 cameras logged 15,994 noise events and 1,691 summonses in 2025
• Muffler violation fines in New York City range from $800 to $2,625
• Connecticut sets an 80 dB trigger with $100 and $250 escalating fines
• West Haven's camera is installed but inactive pending threshold and ordinance rules