Electric cars are known for being quiet, almost silent.

For those who miss the roar of a muscle car, speakers can be used for effect. The sound from the speakers allegedly got Mike, an electric vehicle motorist, in trouble.

Mike and his car club friends were in downtown Stillwater earlier this year, on their way back home to the cities.

"We were thinking about stopping to get a bite to eat at one of the various pizza places in town," Mike said.

A group of six cars stopped at the traffic light right across from a gas station. The light turned green.

"Here I am, at the back of the line. I make my way to the front. The light turns red. I stop," Mike said.

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper, driving in the opposite direction, was also stopped at the light.

"The State Trooper looks at me.

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