Amplified music rules in Miami-Dade County, FL — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Miami-Dade County regulates amplified sound on public streets and at residences under Section 21-28. Sound trucks, loudspeakers, and amplified devices emitting loud and raucous noises on public streets are prohibited, with exceptions for political campaigns.
Miami-Dade County Code Section 21-28 regulates sound amplification devices. The use of sound trucks, loudspeakers, sound amplifiers, radios, or any instrument emitting loud and raucous noises on public streets, alleys, and thoroughfares is restricted. An exception exists for legitimate use in political campaigns. At residences, any sound-producing device operated between 11 PM and 7 AM that is plainly audible at 100 feet constitutes prima facie evidence of a violation. The county does not establish specific decibel limits for amplified music but uses the audibility standard.
Fines up to $500, imprisonment up to 60 days, or both under Section 21-28. Sound truck violations are enforced by Miami-Dade Police. Repeat violations escalate under Chapter 8CC.
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