How Does The Cheyenne Police Department Enforce The New Noise Mandate?

CHEYENNE — Now that the debate over whether to pass more stringent restrictions on noisy vehicles is finished, the focus shifts to how to enforce the city’s controversial new ordinance.

Residents made their final pleas for and against the new rules before the Cheyenne City Council passed the ordinance Monday. Some argued it could drive away young residents, and others that it could negatively impact car and motorcycle enthusiasts who modify the sound of their engines.

“I don’t think there’s a good way to monitor it,” resident Andrew Aragon said. “I think there’s too much ambiguity in how you’re going to enforce it.”

Nick Dodgson, owner of Cheyenne Motorsports, argued that enforcing the ordinance may alienate people who enjoy driving large trucks, which could stunt Cheyenne’s growth.