Quiet Hours

The noise curfew that began last spring: no amplified sound, no shouting and no unlicensed wheels on public streets from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Night workers carry whisper permits.

The city has adapted. Arcades run on mute, karaoke is whispered and rooftop parties are headphones-only. The posters are everywhere: “QUIET HOURS. By order of the Hush Patrol. Sleep is a public service. Please enjoy your Quiet Hours.”