Modified exhaust, sound systems audible at 25 feet, and engine racing in residential areas are prohibited under PBC §10-105 and FL §316.272 (Sound-Making Devices). PBSO traffic enforcement issues citations.
FL §316.272 sets the statewide standard: vehicle audio plainly audible at 25 feet is a non-moving violation. PBC §10-105 supplements with prohibitions on unnecessary engine racing, jake brakes in residential zones, and modified exhaust louder than factory specification. Truck route restrictions apply on designated residential corridors.
FL non-moving violation: $114 base fine. PBC code citation: $100 to $250.
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