Was pulled over when i left a light too quickly for a Travis Co. Sherriffs Deputy. He said, "I pulled you over for a modified exhaust." An excuse, right, i mean he was looking for something more. He gave me a warning, and wrote on the ticket just that, "Modified Exhaust." When I asked what the violation was, db? safety equipment? racing equipment? he said only that it was not OEM.
Anyone know if there is a such a state law on the books? I can't find anything, but I've not really had the time to go down to the library.

 

no way in hell thats a law lol otherwise there would be no autozone, pepboys, advanced auto parts, etc. because they would all be selling illegal crap.

 

Consider yourself lucky--you got a WARNING! He could have written you up for excessive acceleration-- . Smile and walk away! Yes there is a DB rating for cars, if he has a meter since you asked. Just keep it cool, keep your foot off the gas and give everyone a break. You shouldnt complain when you knew what you were doing was going to draw attention and a possible citation.

 

read the post, no assumptions should be made. I left the light too quickly FOR HIS TASTE, ie., he was looking for a reason to pull me over. Just off work and trying to get home, so he didn't really have a kid street racing, nor did he have a DWI candidate he was hoping for (ST Pat day).

You say there is a db rating, but i don't think so, just as i don't believe there is a law against non-OEM exhausts. If there is a db rating for personal vehicles no Harley i've ever met would pass, and that is a personal vehicle just the same as my car.

 

That sucks bro, up by north jersey they give you tickets even if your car came with stock tints

 

You do realize you can ask for him to show you that regulation, statue or whatever it maybe, right? That's probably a much better source than the forums. If he says he doesn't have it, ask him for the number or section.

 

I read your post, I just have a few more years under my belt then you do..I will leave it to you to figure out the FED noise regs you dont have to look too far, this forum is full of them.. I got no dog in this fight. Trying to let you how it is, not that its fair.