(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEVICE. any radio, tape recorder/player, compact disc player, stereo system, record player, television or other electronic device capable of producing or reproducing any sound , noise, musical rhythm or vocal sound.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any vehicle, such as but not limited to, automobiles, truck, motorcycles or any other vehicle propelled or operated by an mechanical means of power.
PLAINLY AUDIBLE. Any noise, musical sound, musical rhythm, or any other sound that is electronically amplified or broadcast in any manner that can be heard from a distance greater then 20 feet from the source of the sound.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY or PUBLIC PLACE. Shall include, but not be limited to, any avenue, street, road, alleyway, easement, parkway, highway, sidewalk, park or other public place that is owned or controlled by any governmental entity.
(B) Offense. It shall be unlawful within the unincorporated limits of the county for the owner, operator, passenger or other person to play, use operate or permit to be played, used or operated any device located on or within any motor vehicle at such a level so to be plainly audible or distract any person at a distance greater than 20 feet from the motor vehicle.
(C) Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be fined not more than $2,500 per day for each violation. Each day a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense of this section. A first violation of this section within any 12-month period shall include a mandatory fine of not less than $300. Any third or subsequent violation of this section within any 12-month period, shall include a mandatory fine of not less than $1,000.
(Prior Code, § 94.08) (Ord. 1000E-2, passed 11-10-1998)