(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, in either a public or private place within the city, to operate any electronic sound-generating device from a vehicle in a manner so that the sound generated by such device causes vibrations in objects, persons or structures that are noticed by a person outside of the vehicle.
(B) In any prosecution under division (A) of this section, it is an affirmative defense if:
(1) The electronic sound-generating device is a horn being used in the manner required by the Texas Transportation Code;
(2) The vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle as defined in the Texas Transportation Code; or
(3) The vehicle is in a parade and a permit for the parade has been obtained in accordance with the ordinances of the city.
(C) A culpable mental state is not required for the commission of an offense under this section.
(Ord. 102-07, passed 2-20-07) Penalty, see § 130.99