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The Big Apple Gets The Big Noise Code

Don't like noise? Then move to New York City, where the latest noise code cracks down on barking dogs, dustcarts, lawn mowers, pneumatic drills and (wait for it) even noisy iPods. Even Mr Softee ice cream vans can only activate their trademark jingles while moving. Mayor Michael Bloomberg pushed for the new laws to be approved in 2005, resulting in the first change in noise regulations in more than 30 years. And if you hear your car alarm going off while you're snoring, you'd better run out like an Olympic sprinter. You see, cars can be towed away if their alarm goes off for more than three minutes at night.

FOOTNOTE: One for the money, tow for the show.