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AutobahnRacer · 12-14-2012, 01:59 PM

The Florida Supreme Court has determined that blaring loud music from cars is allowed under the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of the freedom of expression.

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jpalamar · 12-17-2012, 10:14 AM

It shouldn't be because its safety issue to not be able to hear. Same concept as overly loud exhausts.

mcperson2k · 12-17-2012, 10:27 AM

Yeah, I don't get where they are going with some of this stuff. It's illegal to listen to music through headphones while operating a vehicle, but it's illegal to talk on the phone in some states, unless your using a headset...

Illegal to text and drive, but legal to use your phone for other reasons.

Nick 95 6sp · 12-17-2012, 03:59 PM

Lucky for me my two sons had me install twin Kicker 12" L7's in the RAV4 so we are in compliance with Florida laws.

**Big_Jim** · 12-17-2012, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalamar

It shouldn't be because its safety issue to not be able to hear. Same concept as overly loud exhausts.

Oakes?

AutobahnRacer · 12-17-2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcperson2k

Yeah, I don't get where they are going with some of this stuff. It's illegal to listen to music through headphones while operating a vehicle, but it's illegal to talk on the phone in some states, unless your using a headset...

Illegal to text and drive, but legal to use your phone for other reasons.

Something about people driving with headphones in really pisses me off. I am not sure if it's because I think they aren't able to pay attention/hear around them as well, or why they aren't using the car stereo.

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jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	It shouldn't be because its safety issue to not be able to hear. Same concept as overly loud exhausts.

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mcperson2k Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #13471 My Ride: ██▓▒░ iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I don't get where they are going with some of this stuff. It's illegal to listen to music through headphones while operating a vehicle, but it's illegal to talk on the phone in some states, unless your using a headset... Illegal to text and drive, but legal to use your phone for other reasons.

12-17-2012, 03:59 PM	#4
Nick 95 6sp Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Narberth, PA Member #3675 My Ride: '95 Supra Turbo 6sp iTrader: (0)	Lucky for me my two sons had me install twin Kicker 12" L7's in the RAV4 so we are in compliance with Florida laws.