Loud Car Stereos Not Welcome In Union Gap

Turn it down in Union Gap. That's what police in are telling people with loud car stereos...Two-years ago, an ordinance was passed that was designed to flip the switch on the noise polluters. The violation was elevated from misdemeanor to civil infraction. So, if your stereo catches an officer's ear he can write the ticket, no other questions asked. Is the new ordinance fixing the problem? The city’s mayor says it's been a success. City officials say the ordinance is a great tool but only if it's enforced. Officers say they are citing people all the time. Our news partner kima action news reports municipal court deals with two to five tickets a month for loud car stereos. That’s a big number for an otherwise minor ordinance in a small town. But, police are convinced their message is being heard loud and clear.