It is unlawful for any person operating or controlling a motor vehicle in either a public or private place within the city to operate any sound amplifier which is part of, or connected to, any radio, stereo receiver, compact disc player, cassette tape player, or other similar device in the motor vehicle, in such a manner that, when operated, it is audible at a distance of 30 feet or, when operated, causes a person to be aware of the vibration accompanying the sound at a distance of 30 feet from the source.
(Ordinance 092898A adopted 9/28/98)
The provisions of Section 8.326 above do not apply to:
(1) 
An authorized emergency vehicle as defined in TRC § 541.201.
(2) 
A motor vehicle used for business or political purposes, properly permitted, which in the normal course of business uses sound making devices;
(3) 
Horns or warning devices required under TRC § 547.501.
(Ordinance 092898A adopted 9/28/98)
Any violations of the provisions of this division shall be of a Class C misdemeanor and subject to a fine in accordance with the general penalty provision set forth in Section 1.109 of this code.
(Ordinance 092898A adopted 9/28/98)