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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Some on Maui are sounding off on excessively loud sound systems, which prompted a proposal from an isle lawmaker, seeking stricter penalties for noise violations. <\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s very disturbing,\u201d Maui County Council chair Alice Lee said, who introduced Bill 119, which aims to increase fines for drivers with blaring stereos. <\/p>\n

Under the measure, first-time offenders would have to pay $250 instead of the current minimum of $25. <\/p>\n

If caught a second time, violators would be charged $500, double the current maximum penalty. <\/p>\n

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The fine for third-time offenders would also double the current cap, to $1,000.<\/p>\n

Debate grows over tougher penalties<\/h1>\n

\u201cI decided that now is the time to send them a very strong message,\u201d Lee asserted. \u201cFor safety purposes, for people\u2019s peace of mind, I think those who are committing this should be more mindful and more courteous on the road.\u201d<\/p>\n

But others want more enforcement on the road. <\/p>\n

\u201cIf this is something that they want addressed, then I think law enforcement leaders should be addressing it,\u201d retired Maui Police Department traffic commander William Hankins argued.<\/p>\n

MPD cites challenges<\/h1>\n

MPD said it is addressing the issue in the following statement a department spokesperson provided to HNN:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Maui Police Department believes traffic offenses should be treated as serious matters and that tougher penalties should be considered for dangerous moving violations and distracted driving. Issues such as cell phone use while driving, excessive vehicle noise, and other unsafe driving behaviors have contributed to increased traffic fatalities and serious injuries over the past two decades. Any legislation that promotes accountability and improves roadway safety warrants careful consideration.<\/i><\/p>\n

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The department enforces traffic laws when violations are observed. However, offenses like excessive vehicle noise present practical challenges. Often, by the time a complaint is reported and officers arrive, the vehicle is no longer present, making enforcement difficult.<\/i><\/p>\n

While we remain committed to proactive enforcement, additional tools and remedies may be worth considering. Some jurisdictions authorize vehicle impoundment or seizure of equipment for certain repeat or egregious violations. Measures such as towing vehicles that are unregistered, unsafe, or equipped with unlawful modifications could provide a more effective deterrent, enhance compliance with traffic laws, and ultimately improve public safety on our roadways.”<\/i><\/p>\n

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Council member calls proposal overreach<\/h1>\n

Council member Gabe Johnson opposes the measure. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not a very important issue to me when it comes to community safety. I think we should focus on other issues,\u201d Johnson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also feel like this is a little bit of an overreach for our local government. I call it a footloose bill, like from the old \u201980s movies where really the person who should tell you not to play loud music is your grandmother, is your auntie, is your uncle. It\u2019s really that kind of discussion should be at the dinner table, not in the county council,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Because the council did not reach a consensus on the bill in a committee meeting a few weeeks ago, they discharged it to the full council, which is set to discuss the measure on June 19. <\/p>\n

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\u201cI encourage those who have been affected by this excessive noises to please feel free to come out and testify,\u201d Lee said. <\/p>\n

If the bill advances beyond the June 19 meeting, it will have to pass another reading in front of the full council before it can be sent to Mayor Richard Bissen for consideration. <\/p>\n

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