(a) Sound vehicle means any vehicle that carries or is equipped with any instrument or device for the production or reproduction of music, spoken words, or other sounds, or any loudspeaker or other sound-amplifying device designed to enlarge the volume of sound produced by any instrument or by the human voice, which instrument or device is used, or intended to be used, for the purpose of advertising or calling attention to any article, thing, or event, or for the purpose of addressing the public or attracting the attention of the public; provided that the term shall not include the following:
(1) Vehicles used in a parade or procession duly authorized;
(2) A vehicle equipped with a horn designed and used for the purpose of warning traffic, or any authorized emergency vehicle, as defined in the traffic code; or
(3) Vehicles equipped with radio, television, or other sound device, designed, and installed for the use and enjoyment of the occupants of such vehicles.
(b) No person shall drive, operate, propel, or park on any public street or highway any sound vehicle with its sound-amplifying device in operation without first having obtained a revocable permit from the chief of police. Such permit shall be good for one year and may be renewed annually upon application.
(c) All applications for such permits shall be made on forms furnished by the chief of police. Each application shall state the name and address of the person applying for such permit, a description of the vehicle to be used, the type and kind of sound-making or broadcasting device attached to the vehicle, and the license number of the vehicle, including any other information required by the chief of police.
(d) No such vehicle shall be operated while broadcasting at any time between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(e) The chief of police shall adopt rules pursuant to HRS Chapter 91 for implementing and administering this section.
(f) The chief of police is authorized to deny any application for a permit that does not meet the conditions provided herein or in any rules adopted by the chief. The chief shall also be authorized to suspend or revoke any permit issued under this section for violations of any of this section or rules adopted by the chief. Before the chief of police can deny any application for a permit or suspend or revoke a permit, the chief shall first afford the applicant or permittee a hearing, as prescribed in HRS Chapter 91, and shall adopt rules to establish procedures for such a hearing.
(Sec. 15-19.43, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 15, Art. 19, § 15-19.43)