Just got a ticket for "loud music"..

ask if they had a DB meter..... if not then theres no evidence you were "too loud".......here in california cases like that get thrown out all the time unless the cop uses a DB meter.......

depends on what your actual vehicle code says for your state....generally speaking...if law enforcement cant hear a stereo within 50ft from the vehicle, the ticket will stand.

To be on the safe side, whenever I'm approaching a red light, or going into a residential area, my system gets turned way down.

You can still go to court and try to convince the judge to void the ticket, or at least get the fine lowered.

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"California Vehicle Code 27007: No driver of a vehicle shall operate, or permit the

operation of, any sound amplification system which can be heard

outside the vehicle from 50 or more feet when the vehicle is being

operated upon a highway, unless that system is being operated to

request assistance or warn of a hazardous situation"

Unfortunately having a dB meter doesn't apply in Cali. =(

Are you sure he said 25 feet? If so, then that's completely incorrect and the fine could be thrown out, according to this:

"LOUD MUSIC FROM VEHICLES: Wisconsin State Statute 346.94(16) prohibits operating, parking, stopping or leaving standing a motor vehicle while using a radio or other electric sound amplification device which is audible under normal conditions from a distance of 75 feet or more. 1st Violation is a fine of $87.50; 2nd Violation a fine of $162.00."

If you can go back to the place he stopped you or whatever, I'd measure the distance. If he was closer than 75 feet, you can probably fight with "He didn't even follow the statute! He was far closer than 75 feet, with this proof! *provide proof* Furthermore, because he was far closer than 75 feet, and because he doesn't know the law he's supposed to be enforcing, I refuse to pay a fine for not doing anything wrong."

"California Vehicle Code 27007: No driver of a vehicle shall operate, or permit theoperation of, any sound amplification system which can be heard

outside the vehicle from 50 or more feet when the vehicle is being

operated upon a highway, unless that system is being operated to

request assistance or warn of a hazardous situation"

Unfortunately having a dB meter doesn't apply in Cali. =(

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you sir are wrong. I have gotten many of my friends out of their sound violation tickets here with that db meter excuse....haha my dads a cop. I should know ;D

and if u lose on top of that 151$ u have to pay court fees....so u better hope u win

Remove the subs or stereo and go to court to get the ticket thrown out and put your subs back in after your court date?

you sir are wrong. I have gotten many of my friends out of their sound violation tickets here with that db meter excuse....haha my dads a cop. I should know ;D

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Sorry to tell you but he's right. Its 50'. There is no decibel limit law, they base it off of distance.

Oh make sure you get the police report before your court date to see what the cop wrote down so you can prepare a strategy on how to fight your ticket?

Sorry to tell you but he's right. Its 50'. There is no decibel limit law, they base it off of distance.

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you can testify and say that the windows were down and say that with the windows down they could hear anything from 50' away. You can also say "how can they judge 50' so well?" if they aren't 50' then it gets thrown out. trust me.

Remove the subs or stereo and go to court to get the ticket thrown out and put your subs back in after your court date?

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This, just take out the amp and be like look I don't have it anymore!