USA: Florida makes playing loud music in cars illegal with drivers to be fined $114

RahulNagaraj · 8th July 2022, 13:42

The state of Florida, USA, has recently introduced a new law, which essentially makes playing loud music in cars illegal.

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According to a media report, the new law came into effect on July 1st and allows the police to ticket drivers if their music is audible from a minimum 25-foot distance. The regulations become stricter when in close proximity to churches, schools and hospitals. This means that even the police sitting behind you in traffic can ticket you if they hear your car's music in their patrol vehicle.

Along with the loud music, the new law also took on the exhaust systems and vehicle mufflers. Reports suggest that such loud exhausts are not typically factory issued but a custom upgrade from the owner. Hence, police have been trained to identify illegal exhaust systems and issue citations to such drivers.

While some Florida locals have welcomed the move, stating it brings positive change to their comfort, safety and well-being, many motorists are not pleased, deeming it "a new revenue device for all law enforcement agencies in the state."

Source: NBC Miami

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GForceEnjoyer · 9th July 2022, 13:11

A good law if implemented like how it is said it will be, since simply performing a muffler delete, straight-piping a car and installing an amp then cranking it up to 11 is a nuisance. However, all concerns regarding it simply turning into an excuse to issue citations are valid, since it has happened with other such regulations before. I wonder if some cars which are loud from the factory will get ticketed or not (think Mustang Shelby GT350).

8th July 2022, 13:42	#1
RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,657 Thanked: 24,958 Times View My Garage	USA: Florida makes playing loud music in cars illegal with drivers to be fined $114 The state of Florida, USA, has recently introduced a new law, which essentially makes playing loud music in cars illegal. According to a media report, the new law came into effect on July 1st and allows the police to ticket drivers if their music is audible from a minimum 25-foot distance. The regulations become stricter when in close proximity to churches, schools and hospitals. This means that even the police sitting behind you in traffic can ticket you if they hear your car's music in their patrol vehicle. Along with the loud music, the new law also took on the exhaust systems and vehicle mufflers. Reports suggest that such loud exhausts are not typically factory issued but a custom upgrade from the owner. Hence, police have been trained to identify illegal exhaust systems and issue citations to such drivers. While some Florida locals have welcomed the move, stating it brings positive change to their comfort, safety and well-being, many motorists are not pleased, deeming it "a new revenue device for all law enforcement agencies in the state." Source: NBC Miami Link to Team-BHP news
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9th July 2022, 13:11	#2
GForceEnjoyer BHPian Join Date: May 2022 Location: TS 07 <-> HR 10 Posts: 488 Thanked: 3,436 Times View My Garage	Re: USA: Florida makes playing loud music in cars illegal with drivers to be fined $114 A good law if implemented like how it is said it will be, since simply performing a muffler delete, straight-piping a car and installing an amp then cranking it up to 11 is a nuisance. However, all concerns regarding it simply turning into an excuse to issue citations are valid, since it has happened with other such regulations before. I wonder if some cars which are loud from the factory will get ticketed or not (think Mustang Shelby GT350).
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