Section 55-9-202 - Mufflers - Muffler cutouts prohibited - Penalty, Tenn. Code § 55-9-202 (2024)

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Section 55-9-202 - Mufflers - Muffler cutouts prohibited - Penalty, Tenn. Code § 55-9-202? ›

Motor and Other Vehicles § 55-9-202. (a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on any road, street or highway unless the motor vehicle is equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke.

(e) It is a defense to prosecution regarding excessive or unusual noise if the person provides satisfactory evidence that the vehicle's muffler does not emit noise in excess of ninety-five decibels (95 dB) as measured in accordance with applicable standards and specifications outlined by the Society of Automotive ...

(1) No person shall operate on a highway any motor vehicle subject to registration unless such motor vehicle is equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise or annoying smoke.

Muffler Required. (a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working condition that continually operates to prevent excessive or unusual noise. (b) A person may not use a muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device on a motor vehicle.

Any motor vehicle with modified muffler shall be considered a nuisance, a prima facie evidence of a violation and its user/owner shall be apprehended or cited for violation by any authorized traffic enforcer, police authority and/or their deputized force multipliers who shall automatically act motu propio without need ...

(b) It is unlawful to use a “muffler cutout” on any motor vehicle upon any road, street or highway. (c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

Basically, an exhaust cutout is an opening in the exhaust system between the headers and the mufflers. The opening is normally capped and sends all the vehicle's exhaust through the mufflers and out the tailpipes.

Please note that any infringement of this LTO regulation represents a violation of the LTO regulation on improper use of accessories, devices, equipment and parts and will result in the payment of a fine amounting to 5,000.00 pesos and lead to impounding and a mandatory replacement of the exhaust pipe, right there at ...

NO. It's also illegal for a dealer to deny you the OE warranty because you have changed the exhaust system. This is an often asked question.

There are several things that could cause a muffler to go bad, such as: The muffler and pipes are exposed to salt on a consistent basis, either from salt on icy or snowy roads or by being driven near an ocean; Driving over speed bumps and potholes too fast, or hitting obstacles in the road can damage a muffler.

What is a muffler delete? ›

A muffler delete is a custom modification made to a vehicle's exhaust system. It removes the muffler, which can improve both the performance and sound of the vehicle since it allows for the exhaust gases to freely escape, increasing airflow and boosting power output.

It does this by creating a series of chambers that absorb and reflect sound waves, ultimately reducing the noise level. While mufflers may seem like an inconvenience, they play a crucial role in reducing noise pollution, and it's illegal to drive without them in most states.

Texas requires that all vehicles have a muffler. That means that you can't run your car or truck without one. Your muffler must be completely intact and not contain any perforations. You also cannot patch up a muffler with a hole; you must replace the muffler instead.

The State of California requires that vehicles have an adequately working muffler, which means you cannot remove or make adjustments to your muffler that intentionally increase the noise of the vehicle.

“ It Is illegal to modify, replace or remove any intake or exhaust component that would cause the vehicle to exceed the emissions for the make and model of the vehicle.”

Traditionally, an open pipe is an exhaust system that has a pipe diameter that is constant (or increases) from either the exhaust manifold (single cylinder) or exhaust collector. Technically, an open pipe can be fitted with an end can or muffler.

Over 95 decibels for all vehicles under 6,000 pounds is deemed excessive and therefore prohibited. 95 decibels is actually really loud. In the above video you can watch Bill test some modified exhausts and despite having a substantial roar, they're still within the passing range.

In the United States, most states enforce a decibel limit of around 85 decibels for passenger vehicles when measured from a distance of 50 feet away. This limit is in place to prevent excessive noise pollution and to ensure that vehicles are operating within reasonable noise levels.