I was wondering if playing your music too loud in your car is considered a moving or non-moving violation? My boyfriend just got a ticket for it and I'm worried he will lose his lisence because it is his third ticket (1 for music, 1 for speeding and 1 for a fender bender) He did lose his lisence for 6 months for the first 2 and if he gets another moving violation I'm pretty sure he'll lose it again so if there is anyone who know's what a ticket for loud music is considered (moving or non) that would be great. Thank you!!!!!
2006-11-27 06:12:22 · 4 answers · asked by jeffsgirl 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
it's in ohio and it happened in a parking garage at a mall i don't know exactly how loud it was though
2006-11-27 06:18:39 · update #1
well, supposedly he had to be pulled over. But, he was also on the phone with his mom at the time he was pulled over meaning that the music had been turned off for at least 5 min. We're just all curious as to if it is considered a moving violation in ohio to have your music on too loud, how can the cop proove it in court and if his mom says that she was on the phone with him, could that prevent him from getting a guilty sentence and losing his lisence?
2006-11-27 06:24:22 · update #2
A lot of states do have noise pollution laws. Here in AZ, if your stereo can be heard 100 feet away, you can be ticketed. It could also be considered a hindrance to the drivers ability to watch and hear for road dangers. I think the violation, moving or non-moving, depends on if he was moving or non-moving. Sitting in a parking lot blasting a stereo would be non-moving. Driving with the stereo that loud would be a moving violation.
EDIT: I looked around Ohio state statute pages and couldn't find anything regarding noise pollution at all. However, if in the cops judgement, he was being unsafe by having the stereo too loud, then it would probably still be considered a moving violation.
2006-11-27 06:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by Chris J 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state actually. I know in NY that if your vehicle is over 90 decibels (which is what we use to get people for overly loud sound systems) is a moving violation. You'd need to give me what state this is in and I can tell you definitively.
Ohio doesn't have a decibel minimum like NY does. I really haven't been able to find anything online about their Motor Vehicle Code, I'd try and call the BMV, they would know. Them or any law enforcement agency in the state.
Sorry about that.
2006-11-27 06:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by troopermurphy154 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Like most have said here, these things vary state to state. In Texas, and in my cirty, a noise violation is a city ord. violation, not a moving cite.
So, in my city, no, its not a moving violation. Most police depts. have a desk officer who would be more than happy to answer this for your local laws. Call the NON-emergency phone # please. :) Good luck.
2006-11-28 01:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by Wraith95 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This varies in many states, but the main factor is, was the car parked, or had to be pulled over. Thats your answer, moving or not moving.
2006-11-27 06:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋