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New Jersey increases penalties for 'boom parties'
Leaders in New Jersey just passed a bill that will increase the penalties for "boom parties" in the state.
TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey lawmakers are taking a stand against a recent trend that's become a culprit of chaos across the state - boom parties.
"Boom parties" are large gatherings where people blast music from their vehicles, often causing a disturbance wherever they converge.
They've been popping up more and more in recent years, becoming a major issue in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
In New Jersey, state leaders are hoping to combat the parties with a new bill passed this week.
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The bill increases penalties, allowing police to issue fines for any noise "plainly audible" from 50 feet away.
"Boom party" attendees could now be forced to pay up to $500 fine for a first offense, $750 for a second and $1,000 for a third.
A similar law was passed in Philadelphia, but it's still waiting on a signature from the mayor.