People v. Waterloo Stock Car Corp.

This appeal comprehends the constitutionality of section 23-1 of the Waterloo Village Code and certain procedures before the Waterloo Village Court upon the return of appearance tickets issued after the filing of six informations alleging its violation by respondents.

A so-called "anti-noise” ordinance, section 23-1 of the Code of the Village of Waterloo, a violation, was adopted in 1915 and reads as follows: "No person shall hereafter make or contribute to or aid or assist in making any loud, unusual, annoying or frightful noises in any part of said village.”

In August, 1976, a racetrack in…