La multa que incrementa en diciembre: esto dice la ley sobre el ruido excesivo de los vecinos
En diciembre, cuando aumentan las reuniones, fiestas y celebraciones en los barrios, una multa se vuelve protagonista en Colombia.
TL;DR
- Colombia enforces a noise ordinance, especially during the December holiday season, targeting loud music and parties.
- The National Code of Citizen Security and Coexistence (Law 1801 of 2016) allows fines for behaviors disturbing collective tranquility, including noise from residences.
- Fines range from approximately $261,000 COP (Type 2) to around $522,000 COP (Type 3) for repeat offenses or defiance.
- Penalties can also include temporary suspension of activities and confiscation of sound equipment for persistent violations.
- The Ministry of Environment considers noise a form of pollution, with Resolution 627 of 2006 setting noise limits for different zones.
- Law 2450 of 2025 establishes a national acoustic quality policy, framing noise as an environmental and public health concern.