§ 15.70.095. Electronically amplified sound systems in motor vehicles.
A.
Prohibited noise. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, with the exception of this chapter, no person operating in or in control of a parked or moving motor vehicle shall operate or permit the operation of an electronically amplified sound system in or on the motor vehicle so as to produce sound that is clearly audible at 25 feet or more from the motor vehicle or in violation of the provisions in section 15.70.060. For the purpose of this section, the phrase "clearly audible" means that sound is transferred to the auditor, such as but not limited to being able to understand spoken or sung words, or comprehension of musical rhythms.
B.
Conflicting provisions. If this section is determined to be in conflict with any other section of this Code, with the exception of this chapter, this section shall take precedence.
C.
Penalties. The civil penalties for violations will be assessed through the administrative hearings officer as provided for in chapter 14.20.
D.
Enforcement. Any authorized police officer shall issue a citation for any violation under this section, except they may arrest for instances when the alleged violator refuses to provide the officer with such person's name and address and any proof thereof as may be reasonably available to the alleged violator.
(AO No. 94-77(S), § 3, 5-31-94; AO No. 2001-57, § 1, 3-20-01; AO No. 2015-111(S-1), § 4, 1-1-16 )