Illinois

Peoria Police Department Impounds Boom Cars

Individuals driving around with offensively loud music have plagued the City of Peoria. In neighborhood meetings, citizens demanded that something be done about it. In spite of hundreds of tickets issued for booming, the problem still continued.

In 2007, the Peoria Police Department started impounding vehicles for blasting loud music. Repeat offenders can be issued $500 in fines including administrative fees, towing, and storage.

Peoria's new impoundment program is so successful, it received an award from the National League of Cities.