It shall be unlawful to play, operate, or use any device known as a sound truck, loudspeaker or sound amplifier, radio or phonograph, tape deck or CD player, with loudspeaker or sound amplifier or any instrument of any kind or character which emits loud and raucous noises and is attached to and upon any vehicle unless such person is in charge of such vehicle shall have first applied to and received permission from the chief of police to operate any such vehicle so equipped. [65 ILCS 5/11-5-2] (1997 Code)