new Australian car stereo laws - argh!
not sure what states this applies to, but in my state (Victoria) is sure does. New laws have just been passed by police to enforce on-the-spot fines to drivers with music playing too loud in their vechicles! argh! The fines are around $200 from memory.
What do ppl think think of this? Im not sure if they mean windows down, blaring... or if just the "rumble" of subs in the distance is enough to get you in trubble.
I'm not one to show off my system, but on the other hand with my music tastes (dance/house/trance/drum n' bass/RnB) I do like my music loud,clear and with bass - not to impress anyone else, but for me!
seems like the law is set to take away all our fun and enjoyment!
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Over here - in the states, we've had laws like that for years... They typically call the law a Noise Ordinance, and refer to violations as "Disturbing the Peace." A friend of mine once got a ticket for listening to the stereo too loud - he was parked in a parking lot jsut next to a small residential area and school, cranked the volume (to show off his system a bit) just as a 5-0 (cop) rode by on his motorcycle... The fine was in the range of $200, but was later dropped in court. Either way, it is totally based on the mood of the police officer, as to whether to issue a fine or just a warning.
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Well....
How would they check??
Are you sure it isn't just a joke???
oh sheesh.... why would I write this if it was a joke? im not quite as gullable as some of the ppl here (hint hint!)Originally posted by SkinnyBoy:
<STRONG>Well....
How would they check??
Are you sure it isn't just a joke???</STRONG>
WakeAndSno didnt realise that was the case in the states. I guess u are right, if a cop wants to cause u trubble he will always find something wrong with your ride...
Project - GAME OVER :(
They've had a law like that in NSW for some time (about 3-4 years). It's not just police that can issue the fine either. I think local council rangers can issue them.
man, you Australians are getting screwed left and right. First with the speed limit reduction and now the stereo law.
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Hmm...
well...
I dont have a good car sterao system anyway..
I heard that
if cop( outside of your car) can hear any or some of your music when you are playing music and closed windows.. Then they can give you a ticket..
I also heard that the ticket will be published totally based on cop's mood....
it's their choice.. huhu.
so i always volumn down when i see cops around me.. huhu
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telstra (monoplay phone/mobile/cable internet) is upping sms and mobile fees and 3gig transfer limit on cable and adsl accounts.Originally posted by RaZor:
<STRONG>man, you Australians are getting screwed left and right. First with the speed limit reduction and now the stereo law.</STRONG>
so full of $hiT!
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