{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-transportation-21-1122","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Transportation § 21–1122","heading":"","body":"(a) In this section, “sound amplification system” means a compact disc player, a radio, a tape player, or a similar device.\n(b) This section does not apply to:\n(1) Authorized emergency vehicles;\n(2) Vehicles operated by communications, electric, gas, or water utilities;\n(3) A sound amplification system operated to request assistance or to warn of a hazardous situation; or\n(4) Unless otherwise prohibited by local law, a sound amplification system used for advertising, parades, or for political or other special events.\n(c) When a motor vehicle is being operated on a highway, the driver of the vehicle may not operate or permit the operation of a sound amplification system from the vehicle that can be heard outside the vehicle from 50 or more feet.\n(d) A violation of this section is not considered a moving violation for purposes of § 16–402 of this article.","path":["Article - Transportation"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr\u0026section=21-1122","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:01:38Z","sha256":"fa7551fc166111c857e0562d8642053621369347b1a66822c7e1cc09f8dcc9db","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-transportation-21-1121","next":"us-md/md.-code-transportation-21-1123"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}