“ Police in Troy, New York Confiscate Cars with Too-Loud Stereos as Evidence of Noise Violations PUBLICATION: The Associated Press State & Local Wire DATE: July 22, 1999 SECTION: State And Regional DATELINE: Troy, New York The Associated Press State & Local Wire reports that noise ordinance enforcement in Troy, New York sometimes include confiscating cars with loud car stereos. If stereo volume is measured higher than 76 decibels at 50 feet away, the car is violating the noise ordinance and can be confiscated. Fines begin at $35, and violators — who include bearers of too-loud boom boxes and motorcycles — are responsible for any towing costs. The article reports that noise ordinance enforcement in Troy, New York sometimes include confiscating cars with loud car stereos. Police confiscate the cars as evidence that a stereo can break the 76 decibel limit set by the ordinance. Otherwise, some owners deny that their car is capable. One car has been confiscated so far this year, and two were taken last year. The article goes on, noting that police insist the policy does not represent typical “seizure” of a vehicle. Boom-boxes and inadequately-mufflered motorcycles may also be confiscated if the volume is measured higher than 76 decibels from 50 feet away. Fines begin at $35, and violators are also responsible for any towing costs.
Noise News for Week of July 18, 1999
it’s not “typical seizure” cause they say so. see? it says it right up there. ”not typical seizure.” that makes it ok. like “sobriety checks” are really “inspection checks,” and bicycle tickets really mean you sell drugs.
but i think they stopped the noise thing since the city got the street cleaner that hits 80.
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