Can the police issue a noise violation or make you turn your music down?

yes if there have been complaints

Some places including where I work have a separate statute from the noise control ordinance.It is usually called disorderly conduct or something similar. The text reads making a loud and unreasonable noise which can be heard in a public place or another private place. Loud and unreasonable are subjective, but if they police have a complaining witness they can allege this before a court. The judge can then decide based on the evidence whether the noise is in fact unreasonable,based on the total circumstances, including the nearness of the neighbors, the time of night, etc. Usually people get a courtesy warning to turn it down, and if they show consideration for the other guy never have to see the inside of a court room

If you have your music up loud enough that it's bothering your neighbor, why does it matter what the db level is? Why would you want to be inconsiderate to your neighbor? Is there an ongoing problem with this neighbor and you're asking this, just so you can tread right up to the line and annoy them, while not violating the law?

Here's my take. Most cops, except maybe an extremely green rookie, have learned not to threaten anything they can't absolutely follow through with...ever. If an officer says unto you "Do this, or that will happen." then you can bet "that" WILL happen if you don't. The cops that I have dealt with have been, by and large, pretty decent people who just want to do their jobs and go home, like the rest of us. Like the rest of us, though, they don't like being stroked. If they suspect you're playing games with them, you can probably kiss that decency goodbye and watch them switch on "prick mode."

From the sound of your question, you'll be finding out about "prick mode" shortly. Good luck.

It depends on the laws of the state and maybe even the county you live in. In some counties it does not matter if there is a complaint, they will tell you turn it down or serve you with a ticket.

For something as technical as you are trying to prove you will prpbaly have to hire a lawyer and go to court to prove your case.

Usually, a police officer will issue a verbal warning the first or second time. If there is a third time, they will no doubt receive a citation for disturbing the peace. At least that's what happened when I lived in the northeast.

Yes, they can still write you a ticket. In some states, you can actually be arrested for not complying. As officers, they would first see if it's too loud by trying to hear it for themselves so they can testify but if not...they'll warn...then they'll ticket, then they'll probably cart you away. Officers wouldn't act as a judge to know if your music was loud enough. Officers enforce the law...judges make the determination who's in the right or wrong. Officers just write the ticket and may testify to the information they have.

Only if it's during designated quiet hours as specified by a local ordinance - usually something like 10pm to 8am. Otherwise it would be a violation of free speech because your neighbor could complain every time you opened your mouth or turned on a radio or... made any noise at all.

you may desire to end complaining to the owner. you may desire to present the owner evidence that the different tenant is a nuisance by potential of calling the police and submitting comments. the owner won't be able to easily kick a guy or woman out based on your lawsuits on my own. If the owner ought to evict, then he will desire evidence. the two one in each and every of you have rights as tenants. you may desire to take the right action to implement your rights. you may no longer enhance the concern without evidence - police comments, and so on. Your landlord isn't forcing you to go.

Yes, if it is disturbing the peace and they find it to be a nuisance, they can fine you. I know, you guys think your heavy bass thumping is cool but it carries for blocks and is very annoying. I hope there will be a law that prohibits that. Even if it is below a certain db level.

Hey, they aren't stupid; they know you're going to turn it down when they are around. They will first give you a chance to turn it down; the 2nd time they come around, you may get a ticket. There is a Time-Period: I think it's 9p, here, but not for sure.

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