Are loud exhaust illegal in Pennsylvania?

PennDot’s own Pub-45 (175.75 and 175.80) and Chapter 157 rules clearly state all vehicles except emergency ones must have a muffler. You can’t make your exhaust sound louder, the inspection stations are to reject such violations, and the police are to stop you and inspect your exhaust.

What is the legal dB for a car exhaust?

72 dB
New Car Fuel Consumption & Emission Figures These have been progressively reduced from 82 decibels (dB (A)) in 1978 to the current limit of 72 dB (A) established in 2016.

Can you get pulled over for loud exhaust in PA?

“So what’s the major malfunction with enforcement?” said Williams.” Any policeman can pull you over if they see and hear an altered exhaust. After all, you shouldn’t have an inspection sticker validated if you have no muffler, it’s louder than stock, or in an illegal placement.

How many decibels is too loud for exhaust?

According to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC), noise above 85dB over a prolonged period of time may start to damage your hearing.

Will a muffler delete pass inspection in PA?

Your vehicle cannot have any exhaust leaks to pass the Pennsylvania State Inspection. That means, no holes in the muffler, exhaust pipes, manifold, or catalytic converter. Any leaking exhaust parts will need to be replaced.

Is it illegal to have a really loud exhaust?

It is illegal to modify a car’s exhaust system to make it noisier than the level at which it passed type approval with. We understand the type approval limits are recorded using a drive-by test, rather than a static test for loud exhausts.

Is there a law on noisy cars?

Your duties as a vehicle owner Legal action can be taken if car repairs cause a noise nuisance, which can lead to prosecution or seizure of tools. In extreme cases, it can lead to eviction. It is an offence under the Road Traffic Acts to sound your horn before 8am or after 11pm.