Loud music

Playing loud music that can be heard by others in nearby properties is considered rude by many societies, and may result in loss of respect and legal action under the nuisance ordinance.

The amount of effort put forth by law enforcement members to deal with loud music also varies by location.

In May 2008, a United Kingdom woman was sentenced to 90 days in jail for violating a court order not to play music that disturbed her neighbors eleven times.

[3] Police have also at times discovered other crimes, such as illegal drug usage, when investigating loud music complaints.

[4] Since mass transit agencies are frequently government-operated and/or subsidized, these rules can be legally enforced, and violations may result in prosecution.

Over three consecutive Saturday evenings researchers observed customers of two bars situated in a medium-sized city in the west of France.

Image showing sound level of 98 decibels at an outdoor concert
Music that is played at an extremely high volume can be annoying to others, is considered by many to be disrespectful, and can sometimes be unlawful.
Yellow paint on a piece of film wrap over a bass speaker playing very loud music.