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§ 21-1122. Sound amplification system restrictions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportationEffective: October 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 21. Vehicle Laws--Rules of the Road (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 11. Miscellaneous Rules (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2017
MD Code, Transportation, § 21-1122
§ 21-1122. Sound amplification system restrictions
Sound amplification system defined
(a) In this section, “sound amplification system” means a compact disc player, a radio, a tape player, or a similar device.
Application of section
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) Authorized emergency vehicles;
(2) Vehicles operated by communications, electric, gas, or water utilities;
(3) A sound amplification system operated to request assistance or to warn of a hazardous situation; or
(4) Unless otherwise prohibited by local law, a sound amplification system used for advertising, parades, or for political or other special events.
Sound heard outside vehicle from 50 or more feet prohibited
(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.
Violation of section not a moving violation
(d) A violation of this section is not considered a moving violation for purposes of § 16-402 of this article.

Credits

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.
MD Code, Transportation, § 21-1122, MD TRANS § 21-1122
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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