I agree 100%. But, do you want to give this authority to a person over the age of 18 who has completed the manditory police training, to use 'at will' however they see fit? Ever get a ticket you thought was unfair? How about having your car 'seized' for daring to look the officer in the eyes. I saw nothing in this article about 'decibel measurements', the level of sound tolerance is left completely up to the whim of the officer. Would you give an angry Muslim this type of power over your life and your possessions? No? Why would you give this power to anyone?
Actually you have to be over 21 to become a law enforcement officer in my city, I think 21 is too young/immature, 25 seems to be an appropriate age. There used to be a time when young people had more respect for others and the police, when some rules could be enforced by a simple raising of the eyebrow or a stern look, not anymore. It seems to me many young people today cannot be discouraged from acting outside the set of social rules so you are going to see more laws like this enacted, its a sign of the times, the entitled generation is bringing it upon themselves. And by the way, if you drove by me with the tunes bumpin and made eye contact, you can bet your life I'm going to stop you, why would you feel you have to look an officer in the eyes while you are driving? Seems to me you were looking to be noticed. Where I'm from, if the police can hear the sound from 75 feet away they can impound your car, and there would be a hearing to determine liability, then a fine imposed. Police use discretion while enforcing laws every day of their careers, dont challenge the police because the pen is mightier than the sword.