Noise & nuisance — Kensington, Prince Edward Island
What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?
In the Town of Kensington, Prince Edward Island, quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (unreasonable/excessive noise from motor vehicle, lawn mower, chain saw, or other gas-powered/electrical tool or machine); exemptions: Snow removal equipment; tools/machines used by or on behalf of the Town; fines: first offence $100-$500 plus court costs; subsequent $250-$500 plus court costs. Source: Nuisance Offences Bylaw (Amended August 2013), verified 2026-06-03.
Nuisance Offences Bylaw (Amended August 2013)
adopted bylaw
quiet hours
11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (unreasonable/excessive noise from motor vehicle, lawn mower, chain saw, or other gas-powered/electrical tool or machine)
s. 2.15
exemptions
Snow removal equipment; tools/machines used by or on behalf of the Town
s. 2.15
fine range
first offence $100-$500 plus court costs; subsequent $250-$500 plus court costs
s. 3.1
scout note
Town of Kensington bylaw to regulate nuisance offences, including disorderly conduct, loud noise, false alarms and disturbances. Revised/amended August 23, 2013. Enforced by Kensington Police Service and the Town Administrator.