Ice Cream Vans Noise

Traditionally there is a long history of sale of perishable food from vehicles within this country.

Any vehicle selling perishable food is entitled to advertise the fact using a loudspeaker in order to attract custom. The most common example is the ice cream van.

The legislation controlling ice cream van chimes (and others selling perishable food) is the same as that for noise in streets. Under normal circumstances such vehicles are exempt from that legislation providing they are in compliance with the specific code of practice, "Code of Practice on noise from ice cream van chimes". This specifically lists how loud and for how long a loud speaker may be used. It also restricts the use to certain times of day.

In summary, ice cream van chimes are allowed to operate for up to 4 seconds continually, not to be repeated for 3 minutes. Chimes are only permitted between the hours of 12 noon and 7pm daily.

If you are being bothered by Ice cream van or delivery van noise or would like more information on what is permitted, please contact us.