another exhaust citation.

[jhondayaaj]

just got another ticket for exhaust modification. this is bullshit. now I can get my shit barr'ed.

[F20A CB7]

Whats ur exact setup up

how much was the ticket

[jhondayaaj]

I just got cited today. it's a greddy sp1. not loud at all. has a deep sound to it, not enough to get a ticket. It is very blinging though.

[ExplodingCake]

Any reason for citation? If it's loud then the cop should have measured it with a decibel meter.

[MadSpleen85]

How many citations have you recieved for this? How much is the fine?

[1993hAccord]

hahahaha

I got a exhaust citation to Bro. My fine is 115$

[NAiL05]

Greddy is approved for sound ratings. UNless you are running some sort of straight pipe. OR the cop was bored. Fight it and see what happens.

[jhondayaaj]

this eshaust is not loud. second one in two months. haven't even gone to court for the first one yet. this guy was a jerkface.

[MadSpleen85]

Does the ticket have a measurement on it, like how many decibles your car was making?

This is one of those laws that doesnt make sense to me, there are all kinds of variables that can effect the reading..

[jhondayaaj]

well, as long as the officer can hear it, thay can cite me for it. then when they do cite me for it, I take it to the state ref along with my car, and have them db test it. when it passes, they give me a certificate that states that my exhaust is barr'ed and legal.

[jhondayaaj]

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CHP Exhaust
CHP Exhaust Noise Guidelines at a Glance
Exhaust Noise Standard
CHP Information Bulletin No. 98-100

CHP Exhaust



In response to complaints from SEMA and aftermarket exhaust system manufacturers, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued new guidelines to clarify state exhaust noise regulations for use by all interested parties. The new guidelines make clear that aftermarket exhaust modifications do not in and of themselves violate muffler noise regulations unless the modifications result in noise levels exceeding California's 95-decibel limit.


Contrary to some citations issued recently, exhaust modifications that increase noise are not automatically illegal in California. The regulations allow exhaust modifications increasing noise up to 95 decibels. The California Vehicle Code does not prohibit exhaust modifications, modified tailpipes or muffler tips which increase exhaust noise levels over that of factory-installed systems as long as noise levels do not exceed the 95-decibel limit. Because California does not provide for practical roadside testing, enforcement stops will continue to require an officer's informed evaluation. CHP advises officers to issue "Notice to Correct" (fix-it tickets) when vehicles are judged in violation of the noise standard. This procedure will give vehicle owners an opportunity to nullify the citation by presenting materials demonstrating that the vehicle complies with the 95-decibel standard.
Because current regulations do not provide for practical roadside noise testing, enforcement stops will require an officer's informed, professional evaluation.


The exhaust noise provisions in 1036(d)(1) establish a limit of 95 dB(A) measured 20 inches from the exhaust pipe outlet with the engine operating in neutral, at a specified speed typically between 3000 and 5000 rpm (see regulations for details). [Q9]. Exhaust system modifications are permitted to increase noise above the level of original factory installed systems as long as the 95-decibel limit is not exceeded. [Q10].

[NAiL05]

Yea what i thought there was a limit I always thought it was 97 for some reason. So he pulled you over for that damn I would see what he did if my friends z06 pulled up lol.

[slick]

Good thing I don't live in Cali

[Dark_Accord]

if i was you id paint the muffler flat black so thay dont see it

[jhondayaaj]

Yea what i thought there was a limit I always thought it was 97 for some reason. So he pulled you over for that damn I would see what he did if my friends z06 pulled up lol.

well, the cop will probably pull your friend over and check out his engine and bullshit with him for about an hour talking about his old 55 chevy ratt...
unless the cop hates american muscle, then your homie will be shit out of luck like us import tuners.

I forgot to mention, he walked to the front of my car to check if I had my license plate on too. fucken dumbass, I have one on too, but it says "cb790" and lowfrost made it, it's the japan replica plates. hahaha. how the hell did he miss that.