PUBLICATION: The News and Observer (Raleigh, NC)
DATE: April 8, 1999
SECTION: News; Pg. B3; Wake County Briefs
DATELINE: Raleigh, North Carolina

The News and Observer reports in attempt to regulate noise from high-powered car stereos, the Raleigh, North Carolina, City Council unanimously approved an automobile noise ordinance Tuesday.

According to the article, the ordinance, which would monitor music that is audible at least 50 feet away from a vehicle, passed in the Law and Public Safety committee two weeks ago. Fines for violating the ordinance run up to $500 or 30 days in jail. Durham and Cary currently have ordinances restricting music from automobiles.