§ 2137.27 — Loud sound amplification systems prohibited

2137.27 - Loud sound amplification systems prohibited.

(a) No operator or passenger of a motor vehicle shall operate, or permit the operation of, any sound amplification system which can be heard outside the vehicle from fifty (50) or more feet when the vehicle is being operated upon a street, highway, or other property open to the public for the purpose of vehicular travel or parking. (b) "Sound amplification system" shall include any radio, tape player, compact disc player, loud speaker or other electronic device used for the amplification of the human voice, music, or any other noise or sound. (c) It is an affirmative defense to a charge under this section that the operator was not otherwise prohibited by law from operating the sound amplification system, and that any of the following apply: (1) The system was being operated to request medical or vehicular assistance or to warn of a hazardous road condition; (2) The vehicle was an emergency or public safety vehicle; (3) The vehicle was owned and operated by the city or a gas, electric, communications, refuse, or water utility company; (4) The vehicle was being used in a parade, as defined in Section 2111.01, and the person or organization conducting the parade had obtained a parade permit from the appropriate City agency. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this division, a violation of this section is a minor misdemeanor. If the offender persists in operating or permitting the operation of a sound amplification system in contravention of this section after reasonable warning to desist within a twelve (12) hour period, a violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one (1) year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this section, a violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.

(Ord. 1764-90: Ord. 2120-03 § 1 (part).)