(A) Definitions. For purposes 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 a 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 than 20 feet from the source of the sound.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY or PUBLIC PLACE. Shall include, without limitation, any avenue, street, road, alleyway, easement, parkway, highway, sidewalk, park or other public place that is owned or controlled by any governmental entity.
(B) It shall be unlawful within the unincorporated limits of Warrick County for any person to cause the sound level of noise emitted during the operation of a motor vehicle to be plainly audible or distract any person at a distance of not less than 20 feet from the edge of the lane being traveled by the person alleged to be in violation of this division.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle which causes excessive noise as a result of a defective or modified rapid acceleration, de-acceleration, engine revving, or tire squealing.
(D) It shall be unlawful within the unincorporated limits of Warrick 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 said motor vehicle.
(BC Ord. 2023-14, passed 7-24-23)