I want to change the noise laws in McAlester, OK. It should be illegal for anyone to interfere with another's right to enjoy the peace. Current law is for bothered party to file civil complaint, go to court, etc. It should be that the 3rd call/complaint to problem residence constitutes a citation for noise pollution. The 3 strikes law should obtain to all law!
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run for office. get people together and sign a petiton to have the law changed.
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A lot of people think nothing can be done when it comes to noise issues. It is hard to evict someone for breaking the noise ordinance. Contacting the Mgt is one way to go but usually gets no results. What I do is tell the person they are to loud at night (in a nice way). This is hard for a lot of people to do because of fear of retaliation. If you can do this first step that’s great. \n\nIf the first step isn’t working for you call the police. You can request to remain anonymous. Before hanging up with the police ask for the call # and write it down. This is your proof that you called and that you were disturbed. Have the police talk to the people causing the problem. \n\nNow that you have a call # it is time to keep track of times you are disturbed. What you need to do is write: (1) The time the disturbance started and ended. (2) What type of noise was it. (3) What you were doing at the time of disturbance (sleeping, reading, family time ect…. This should be kept in order.\n\nIf this is an ongoing problem don’t call the police every time you are disturbed. Instead do what I mentioned above. Call the police once a week and let the police talk to your neighbors. Every time you call the police ask for the call # and tell them what call #’s you have and request that your call #s be noted on the new call. This makes it a lot easier to build a case.  Wait one month and if the problem still continues call the police and request that you be contacted. When the officer arrives provide all the call #s and your list of items from above.  Request that charges are filed on the person causing the problem. In may cities a noise disturbance is a class one misdemeanor. \n\nContinue to keep track. \n\nThe reason for the steps above…. If this ends up in court you will have good hard evidence. The list will tell the court what a pain this person is. The call #s will show the court that it was you that called the police in attempt to resolve the issue.  Both list and #s are the most important part. You might ask why not call the police every time….. My answer, it makes no sense. The police were there once this week and the problem is still ongoing. The people are ignoring authority. Calling once a week is good. The court loves to see that someone has everything in order. \n\nDo not retaliate by making noise.
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I am not Canadian, but would assume each province has it's own laws.  I would send each agency a certified letter (or equivalent in Canada) with an explanation of the situation.  Inform them in this letter that you consider their harassment of you a violation of your personal rights.  If they do not stop, then I would first complain to the appropriate government agency.  If they do not help you, then I would retain an attorney.   A couple of years ago, I had a similar situation in which someone had the same name as I.  I could not get them to stop calling me. The crazy thing, it was over $19.95.  I put it stop to it by doing two things.  The called me from an "800" number.  So, I started calling them back and tying their personnel up on the phone ten or more times a day.  When they would call me, I would blow a whistle into the phone.  When they call people all day long, they wear a earpiece that fits into their ear.  The shrill whistle sound goes through them like a hot knife through butter.  They stopped the calls immediately.  Good luck with your problem!
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Yes you do.  You must do a buyers report I think it is called and this has the questions:\n`Have you ever made a complaint about a neighbour?`\n`Have any neighbours ever made complaints about you?`\n\nDomestic violence would not count in this I dont think.  But noise pollution etc would.
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The officer and the business owner have both CLEARLY violated your right to freedom of speech! I would IMMEDIATELY file a complaint with the U.S. Attorney Generals office, The F.B.I. and your local police cheif, I would also contact every media outlet I could get my hands on with the detailed story. If you have the extra money lying around I would also file a civil suit against both the Officer and the business owner. You have clearly been wronged, and don't even think about stepping down. FIGHT BACK. I've won 3 lawsuits against the police in my lifetime already, and I'm only 21 years old. We the people cannot stand for this outright ILLEGAL behavior by law enforcement. If you follow the proper measures, and take this thing to the "top of the hill" that officer will never work behind a badge again, and the business owner will be liable for so many damages to you he'll be put out of business.
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Every council is required to investigate complaints about people causing problems. Since the introduction of ASBOs most operate a 3 hits and they're out policy, if you and your neighbours feel the same way report every incedent, if necessary ask for a camera to record instances to back up your complaints ensure every incedent is logged and ask them to contact the housing association.\n\nDon't be put off by anything the association and council say about difficulties and accept that although this might take a while you have rights.\n\nGood luck and best wishes
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I would look in your lease to see if there is a clause about there being a "quiet time" during certain hours.  If you know your neighbors, see if any one of them have complaints and/or have called the landlord.  If it is say, 2AM, and you hear unreasonable noise, you could always call the police and report a public disturbance.  But I wouldn't do that unless the landlord fails to act.  You may just have to face the possibility that you might have to move to get away from it.
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A lot of states do have noise pollution laws.  Here in AZ, if your stereo can be heard 100 feet away, you can be ticketed.  It could also be considered a hindrance to the drivers ability to watch and hear for road dangers.  I think the violation, moving or non-moving, depends on if he was moving or non-moving.  Sitting in a parking lot blasting a stereo would be non-moving.  Driving with the stereo that loud would be a moving violation.\n\nEDIT: I looked around Ohio state statute pages and couldn't find anything regarding noise pollution at all.  However, if in the cops judgement, he was being unsafe by having the stereo too loud, then it would probably still be considered a moving violation.
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Not knowing what your local laws are.... I would contact your local law enforcement agency and see what they are willing to do to help you.  They might tell you it's a civil problem and give you a direction to follow.
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If your being there disturbs others in the neighborhood, then you can be asked to leave, because your noise, etc, is not confined to the drive in.\n\nIf it's midnight, maybe someone is trying to sleep, doncha know.
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HAHAHAHA, you should check out some of the laws in the midwestern states, its hilarious!  Check this out:\n\nhttp://www.crazylaws.com/
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according to the north carrolina laws, i broke three at one time and am now married to the lady. \n\nIn N.C it's if two unmarried people check into a hotell room they are now married. It is illegal to have sex between the two beds in a motel room, and While having sex, you must stay in the missionary position and have the shades pulled.\n\nIn South carolina.\nEvery adult male must bring a rifle to church on Sunday in order to ward off Indian attacks. I never did that.\n\nIt is considered an offense to get a tattoo. OOPS!\n\nLancaster County: It is illegal to dance in public. I LIVE HERE, i'm screwed!\n\nWhen approaching a four way or blind intersection in a non-horse driven vehicle you must stop 100 ft from the intersection and discharge a firearm into the air to warn horse traffic. NEVER DID THAT EITHER. OUTA TRY IT THOUGH!
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Get a copy of the opinion from the other case and read it over to see if it applies to the ordinance in your city.  If it applies, you can present a copy to the prosecutor and the judge and advise them of the case.\n\nJust because the other ordinance was struck down, does not mean that yours will.  If you feel the law is unjust, you should try to change the law or have it put on the ballot for a vote by the citizens of the community.
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This kind of thing makes my blood boil.\nI feel like my property is my property and as long as I do not make noise to disturb my neighbors, trespass on their property, etc then what I do is my business.\nIf my neighbors was to leave junk cars on their property that is up to them. Same is I want to paint my house in polka dots. \nWhoever is paying the taxes and bought the land/house has the right to do as they please as long as they do not disturb others. I do not count supposed eyesores as a disturbance.
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First, keep that note. \nSecond, you cannot be held responsible for cars parked on the public street. Thats really not the landlords business even if they are yours.\nThird, ask to have a conference with the people complaining about the noise. This will show your intent on being fair. Then complain when you do hear thier domestic squabbles and when the children bother you and/or your husband.
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If the co had grounds for issue the order then it was right if not he could go to IG.\nNow if complaints come to the co(would they do if there are any)that came from housing /building coordinator or even the 3 strike rule has been in forced the co has all ground to put an order out like that and its not personal.What he is trying to do then is protect the soldier and his wife to sit on the street.If you had a 3 strike rule put out and you do not get rid of those dogs housing will evict u in a matter of days and then the co has to deal with that issue too.\nSo you see if you think that order was right get rid of the dogs.\nIf you think it was wrong go to IG.
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guys get ready to read a whole lot :)\n\n\nWeird and obscure laws\n\n\nThis is a list of obscure but (at the time I made this page) still on the books ridiculous or bizarre laws. Are you breaking the law and not knowing it?? Check your state to find out. \n\nAlabama \nIt is illegal to play Dominos on Sunday. \nIt is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in a church. \nPutting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death. \nAlaska \n\nIn Fairbanks, it is illegal to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose. \nIt is illegal to a wake a bear for the purpose of photography, although it is legal to shoot a sleeping bear. \nA law in Fairbanks, does not allow moose to have sex on city streets. \nArizona \n\nIn Tucson, it is illegal for women to wear pants. \nIn Globe, it is illegal to play cards in the street with a Native American. \nIn Glendale, it is illegal to drive a car in reverse. \nIn Nogales, it is illegal to wear suspenders. \nArkansas \n\nIn Fayetteville, it is illegal to kill any living creature, including insects. \nIn Little Rock, if a man and a woman flirt with each other in the streets, they could be jailed for 30 days. \nA man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month. \n-Don't do it guys. \nCalifornia \n\nIt is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless it's a whale. \nIn Pacific Grove, molesting butterflies can result in a $500 fine. \nIn Pasadena, it is illegal for a secretary to be alone in a room with her boss. \nIt is illegal to set a mousetrap without a hunting license. \nIn Long Beach, it is illegal to curse on a mini-golf course. \nIn San Francisco, it is illegal to wipe one's car with used underwear. \nIt is illegal to cry on the witness stand in Los Angeles. \nIt is illegal to eat oranges in a bathtub. \nDue to the ambled name of "Texas Instrument," the TI-82,TI-83,TI-83+,TI-86, and TI-89 were all banished from California. If caught with one, 4 weeks of prison is assigned. \nIn Ventura County, cats and dogs are not allowed to have sex without a permit. \nColorado \n\nIn Durango, it is illegal to go out in public dressed in clothing unbecoming to one's gender. \nIn Logan County, it is illegal for a man to kiss a woman while she is asleep. \nIn Pueblo, it is illegal to let a dandelion grow within city limits. \nConnecticut \n\nIn Hartford, it is illegal to educate a dog. \nIt is illegal to dispose of used razor blades. \nIn New Britain, the speed limit for fire trucks in 25 mph, even when going to a fire. \nIn Hartford, it is illegal for a man to kiss his wife on a Sunday. \nDelaware \n\nIn Lewes, it is illegal to wear pants that are form-fitting around the waist. \nIt is illegal to fly over a body of water unless sufficient supplies of food and water are on board. \nFlorida \n\nIn Miami, it is illegal for a man to wear of any kind of strapless gown. \nUnmarried women who parachute on Sundays may be jailed. \nIn Sarasota, it is illegal to sing while wearing a bathing suit. \nGeorgia \n\nAll males in the state between the ages of 16 and 50 are required to work on public roads. \nIn Columbus, it is illegal to sit on one's porch in an indecent position. \nIn Quitman, it is illegal for a chicken to cross the road. \nIt is illegal to change the clothes on a storefront mannequin unless the shades are down. \nHawaii \n\nIt is illegal to appear in public wearing only swimming trunks. \nIt is illegal to own a mongoose without a permit. \nIdaho \n\nIn Pocatello, the carrying of concealed weapons is forbidden, unless some are exhibited to public view. \nAlso in the latter town, it is prohibited for pedestrians and motorists to display frowns, grimaces, scowls, threatening and glowering looks, gloomy and depressed facial appearances, generally all of which reflect unfavorably upon the city's reputation. \nBoxes of candy given as romantic gifts must weigh more than 50 pounds. \nIllinois \n\nIn Chicago, people who are diseased