551.02 EXCESSIVE VEHICLE NOISE.
   (a)   No person operating, occupying, or in control of a motor vehicle on a street, highway, alley, parking lot, or any other public or private place, shall operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification system upon or from within the vehicle so that the sound is plainly audible at a distance of 25 or more feet from the vehicle.
   (b)   No person shall operate a motor vehicle on a street, highway, alley, parking lot, or any other public or private place which causes excessive noise as a result of a defective or modified exhaust system, or as a result of unnecessary rapid acceleration, deceleration, horn blowing, rowing, or tire squeal.
   (c)   This section does not apply to the operation of a sound amplification system if any of the following apply:
      (1)   The vehicle is an emergency or public safety vehicle;
      (2)   The vehicle is owned and operated by the state, a political subdivision, or a public utility.
      (3)   The vehicle is used in authorized activities such as parades or other activities which have the approval of the appropriate officer of the City authorized to grant such approval.
      (4)   The vehicle is a vendor of ice cream and related products in conformance with local and state regulation.
(Ord. 48-07. Passed 11-5-07.)