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Florida's Loud Music Law Disproportionately Targets Black Drivers

1/6/2026

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Black drivers in Florida are nearly three times more likely to receive tickets for loud music under a law enacted last year.
Black drivers accounted for 37% of the tickets, while making up 16% of the driving-eligible population.
The GOP-controlled Legislature passed the law.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed it to reduce noise complaints.
A new law may hinder future tracking of ticketing patterns, raising concerns about enforcement accountability.

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Story summary

Black drivers in Florida are nearly three times more likely to receive tickets for loud music under a law enacted last year.
Black drivers accounted for 37% of the tickets, while making up 16% of the driving-eligible population.
The GOP-controlled Legislature passed the law.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed it to reduce noise complaints.
A new law may hinder future tracking of ticketing patterns, raising concerns about enforcement accountability.