New law aims to keep Florida streets quieter

New law aims to keep Florida streets quieter

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A new law is set to go into effect Friday that will allow law enforcement officers to ticket drivers who are blasting music too loudly in their cars.

If you're playing music that's audible from at least 25 feet away, you can receive a fine.

Clematis Café in downtown West Palm Beach has been open for a mere six months, and the weekday lunch rush is one of the busiest times of day as owner Alper Songul whips up his popular pitas.

But he’s worried about his outdoor seating along the sidewalk and the sound customers have to hear after sunset.

"We have seating outside. People want just to chill out and have coffee. But because it’s loud everyone gets annoyed," Songul said....

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