Florida Statute 316.3045 forbids car stereo noise that is audible at more than 25’ from the car. The City of St. Petersburg allows you to report violators of this law by completing a complaint form with the car tag number and any other identifying information. The form is sent to the City either in the form of a postcard or by going online to the City of St. Petersburg Police Department and clicking on Report a Loud Car Stereo Violation.
 

When the information reaches the Police Department, the tag is “pulled” to get the name and address of the owner, and a “soft letter” goes out politely requesting that the owner or driver obey the law and respect his neighbors. A “soft letter” carries no fine or penalty.

You can remain anonymous when you file your report. The only restrictions are that the car must have a Florida tag and the noise must be heard within the St. Petersburg City limits. Provide as much information as you can about the car make, model and color, and the sex, age and race of the driver. But get this information safely – do not take risks to get it.

Click here to get the form and instructions with mailing address, or go to (insert that link you used for the other article).  If you have questions, send an email to noisefreeflorida@tampabay.rr.com