If it's not, it should be. It's distracting to both yourself and drivers around you. You can't hear an emergency siren (especially one belonging to a police car that's pulling you over) when you're listening to some mind-numming rap or metal. Plus, it's a health hazard to yourself. No wonder people don't listen, their ear drums are totally shot.
2007-01-23 12:37:26 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, if there is a noise ordinance on the books in that area, and if someone calls the police, and if the police get there in time to hear the stereo. It is like the barking of a dog, its hard to prove, but it is against the law in some areas.
2007-01-23 12:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part the answer is yes because if you are driving with the radio to loud to hear car horns or emergency sirens you can be charged with careless driving and if you cause an accident you can face multiple charges.
2007-01-23 20:48:19 · answer #2 · answered by n0s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's annoying but shouldn't be illegal unless it seriously threatens the well being of other people. I really don't think this qualifies. Sirens are made to be loud enough to cut over any radio.
2007-01-23 20:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by alphazer0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal. Most of the time it falls under a noise ordinance. But you do bring up some mighty good points. I think there should be something done about that.
2007-01-23 20:42:25 · answer #4 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, it is rude. Nobody wants to listen to the crap usually being played.
Second, it is a noise or traffic violation in many areas.
Third, prolonged exposure to noise over 80 decibels has been shown to cause hearing loss.
2007-01-23 20:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by rjrmpk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here we have a noise ordiance. And it's 50 feet....of any kind of noise...not just car stereos.
BTW...for some reason I can't get the spell checker to work tonight. Anybody else having this problem?
2007-01-23 20:46:39 · answer #6 · answered by TexasRose 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Makes sense, but that is an individual choice. Let them get into trouble with a cop because they are too busy listening to SUPER LOUD music.
2007-01-23 20:41:16 · answer #7 · answered by the taino boy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Almost every city in the St. Louis Metro area has an ordinance prohibiting it.
2007-01-23 20:42:32 · answer #8 · answered by Citicop 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is in Manhattan. You can get pulled over and ticketed for exceeding a certain noise level. I certainly agree with that law.
2007-01-23 20:45:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In some municipalities it is. The penalty could be to make them listen to Barney for an hour.
2007-01-23 20:50:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋