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12/1/05-Rep. Frank LaGrotta, D-Ellwood City, told two House Transportation subcommittees Nov. 29 he wants a state law establishing a traffic fine for vehicle stereo systems that are too loud.
LaGrotta wants to fine drivers up to $100 if their vehicle’s stereo system can be heard more than 50 feet away.
Noise pollution usually is treated as a local issue under criminal statutes, LaGrotta told lawmakers, but these ordinances are difficult to enforce because they require the use of decibel meters. Portable instruments are difficult to use and unreliable, he said.
It would be easier for officers to write tickets based on professional observations by making loud vehicle stereos a traffic offense, LaGrotta said.
LaGrotta wants to fine drivers up to $100 if their vehicle’s stereo system can be heard more than 50 feet away.
Noise pollution usually is treated as a local issue under criminal statutes, LaGrotta told lawmakers, but these ordinances are difficult to enforce because they require the use of decibel meters. Portable instruments are difficult to use and unreliable, he said.
It would be easier for officers to write tickets based on professional observations by making loud vehicle stereos a traffic offense, LaGrotta said.