[Neil]

Not without proof and sound measuring equipment no.

I’m a dad who was driving home from work in a Vauxhall Astra, listening to some music, at what I thought was an acceptable level on my standard factory fitted car radio.

I find it hard to believe a standard fit system could be loud enough to cause a problem outside the car.

It seems like such a silly thing but I’ve appealed the ticket on principle. If there is a legal level of noise that I exceeded I will willingly pay my fine, however when the only evidence is the opinion of a police officer, I feel by paying it I could be setting a precedent for laws to be made up as and when the police suit. I’m still totally baffled and feel like this whole situation is unfair and unjust.

I agree with this point completely. What next a ticket for excess flatulence because the Police Officer thought it was too smelly?


Now if we are talking about very loud music in cars that is different. I do think it can effect you in a may that could make driving unsafe. You can't hear or feel the engine revs which can make setting off from a junction feel different for example.

If the Police are going to issue a ticket for excessive noise then there should be a legal measurable limit outside the vehicle. This should apply for all the vehicles noise like its exhaust for example.
This is what they do with tinted windows, they measure the light permissibility through the front side and windscreen and if below the legal limit you get a ticket and possible a prohibition to drive the vehicle.