Florida Police Will No Longer Turn a Deaf Ear to Loud Music From Cars
A driver undergoes Cognitive Distraction testing in Salt Lake City. Two new studies have found that voice-activated smartphones and dashboard infotainment systems may be making the distracted-driving problem worse. AP Photo
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Drivers will not be allowed to “turn it up” under a new Florida statute that allows police to fine drivers for playing loud music within vehicles.
On June 1 the new law makes it a noncriminal traffic violation for drivers whose music is “plainly audible” from a 25-foot distance.
