Assemblyman Rob Clifton’s bill helping police put the brakes on so-called ‘boom’ cars and parties, which have been disrupting the quality of life from the Delaware to the Hudson River, passed the Assembly on Thursday.
Owners of boom cars will be subject to fines if they violate New Jersey’s Noise Control Act, under the bill.
“Tricking out your car with elaborate sound systems designed for concert arenas, and then booming the bass to literally shake people out of bed, is an affront to property taxpayers. This in an audible assault on all New Jersey homeowners and renters, but particularly those who live on the waterfront,” Clifton (R-Monmouth) said. “This legislation gives police a tool to cite offenders and shut down boom parties.”
For the last several years, New Jersey residents in towns along the Delaware River have complained that boom parties in Philadelphia are keeping them awake at night as the music carries across the water and vibrates through their homes. Staten Island residents are also saying that New Jersey is host to boom parties that interfere with their sleep.
The bill subjects violators to a $250 fine for a first offense, $500 fine for the second, and a $750 fine plus two motor vehicle penalty points for the third. If signed, the law would take effect immediately.
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Bill helping police take the ‘Boom’ out of cars and parties passes the Assembly
Upon learning of the new bill that will “take the boom out of cars” and subject violators to huge fines, one local thief, who makes a living stealing and selling car parts, told reporters on Thursday: “Hey, if the State Assembly is looking for someone to “take the boom out of cars”, I can do it for free. I’ve taken thousands of car parts from thousands of cars and sold them, and I can just as easily take the boom systems out of cars and sell them for a hefty price.”
“I’ll split the profits with the State, avoid jail time, and with the money the government makes from the sales, they won’t need to raise taxes any longer,” he said. “It’s a win-win situation for everyone, including the victims of the ‘boom’ thefts who will no longer face the prospect of being subjected to huge fines.”
“When I think back to my early days as a car thief,” he said wistfully, “I remember what my mentor in thievery once told me. Wow, was he a profit!”
“He once told me that the day will come when my business of stealing car parts will be a booming business. Wow! How prophetic he was!”