Increase Penalties for Loud Car Speakers and Music
In committee as of May 27, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would ban speakers attached to the outside of cars and increase fines for loud music from cars and personal devices. Repeat offenders would face higher fines up to $575 and could have their vehicles towed by police.
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Details
- Introduced
- Apr 16, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (1)
Official Description
This bill would prohibit a motor vehicle owner from affixing a speaker to the exterior of a vehicle, and would impose a civil penalty of between $100-225 for a first violation, $150-400 for a second violation, and $200-575 for a third and any subsequent violation. This bill would also increase the civil penalties for creating an unreasonable noise from a personal audio device. The Police Department would also be required to tow a vehicle for any repeat offenses of these violations.