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Calgary Targets Loud Cars on 17th | Calgary News

Calgary’s launching a bold new crackdown on loud cars this summer, targeting 17th Avenue with “Operation Silent Night.” Officers will patrol Thursdays through Sundays, August into September, cracking down on revving engines, squealing tires, blaring stereos, and exhausts that sound like bombs. Fines start at $270, jump to $300 for aftermarket parts or refusing noise tests. Armed with decibel meters and body cams, they’re aiming to make the street quieter and safer—especially for patio-goers. This follows a January 2025 bylaw update defining “objectionable noise” as anything that annoys a…

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