Maui County considers heftier noise control penalties

Maui County considers heftier noise control penalties

WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Maui County drivers would have to pay more if they’re caught blaring music under a proposal currently before the County Council.

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An update to Bill 119 (2025) would raise the first offense penalty to $500 from the current $25-$100 fee. Drivers with three or more offenses could be fined up to $1,000.

Council Chair Alice Lee introduced the proposal. She says the noise control fines haven’t gone up in more than 35 years.

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“We’ve all been bombarded with music blaring from vehicles,” Lee said in a press release. “These drivers show zero aloha for their neighbors.”

The measure will be considered by the full council Friday at 9 a.m., the meeting will be livestreamed on Akakū Channel 53, at MauiCounty.us, and on the council’s Facebook and YouTube pages.

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