1. (a) In this section, “sound amplification system” means a compact disc player, a radio, a tape player, or a similar device.

2. (b) This section does not apply to:

   1. (1) Authorized emergency vehicles;
   2. (2) Vehicles operated by communications, electric, gas, or water utilities;
   3. (3) A sound amplification system operated to request assistance or to warn of a hazardous situation; or
   4. (4) Unless otherwise prohibited by local law, a sound amplification system used for advertising, parades, or for political or other special events.
3. (c) When a motor vehicle is being operated on a highway, the driver of the vehicle may not operate or permit the operation of a sound amplification system from the vehicle that can be heard outside the vehicle from 50 or more feet.
4. (d) A violation of this section is not considered a moving violation for purposes of § 16-402 of this article.

Added by Acts 1997, c. 674, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2000, c. 531, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2000; Acts 2017, c. 55, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.