(a) Sound Amplification System means any radio, television, computer, disc player, loud speakers or any other electronic device used for the amplification of sound.
(b) Plainly Audible means any sound produced by a sound amplification system from within a vehicle or a residence which clearly can be heard at a distance of 50 feet or more. Measurement standards shall be auditory senses based upon the direct line of sight. Words or phrases need not be discernible and base reverberations are included. With regard to motor vehicles they may be stopped, standing, parked or moving on a street, highway, alley, parking lot or driveway
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No person operating or occupying a motor vehicle on the street, highway, alley, parking lot. or driveway shall operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification system from within the vehicle so that the sound is plainly audible at a distance of 50 or more feet from the vehicle.
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No person owning, occupying or being a visitor to a residence shall operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification system from within the residence so that the sound is plainly audible at a distance of 50 or more feet from the residence.
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It is an affirmative defense to a change under this article that the operator or resident was not otherwise prohibited by law from operating the sound system, and that any of the following apply:
(a) The system was being operated to request medical or vehicular assistance or to warn of a hazardous road condition;
(b) The vehicle was an emergency of public safety vehicle;
(c) The vehicle was owned and operated by the city or a gas, electric, communications or refuse company;
(d) The system was used for the purpose of giving instructions, directions, talks, addresses, lectures, or transmitting music to any persons or assemblages of persons in compliance with ordinances of the city;
(e) The vehicle was used in authorized public activities such as parades, fireworks, sporting events, musical productions and other activities which have the approval of the department of the city authorized to grant such approval.
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