CHAPTER 8. MUFFLERS AND NOISE LIMITS

IC 9-19-8
    Chapter 8. Mufflers and Noise Limits

IC 9-19-8-1
Application of chapter
    Sec. 1. This chapter applies to every motor vehicle except anantique motor vehicle registered under IC 9-18-12-1.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.

IC 9-19-8-2
Muffler leaks, alteration, or deterioration
    Sec. 2. A motor vehicle must be equipped with a muffler freefrom the following visually discernible conditions:
        (1) Exhaust gas leaks.
        (2) Alteration of muffler elements.
        (3) Deterioration of muffler elements.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.

IC 9-19-8-3
Operation of muffler or noise dissipative device
    Sec. 3. A motor vehicle must be equipped with a muffler or othernoise dissipative device that meets the following conditions:
        (1) Is in good working order.
        (2) Is in constant operation to prevent excessive noise.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.

IC 9-19-8-4
Muffler cutouts and bypasses
    Sec. 4. A motor vehicle may not be equipped with any of thefollowing:
        (1) A muffler cutout.
        (2) A bypass.
        (3) Any similar device.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.

IC 9-19-8-5
Excessive fumes or smoke
    Sec. 5. The engine and power mechanism of a motor vehicle mustbe equipped and adjusted so as to prevent the escape of excessivefumes or smoke.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.

IC 9-19-8-6
United States Department of Transportation regulations;classification of violations
    Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to a person who owns oroperates a vehicle or combination of vehicles that:
        (1) contains parts and accessories; and
        (2) is equipped;
as required under regulations of the United States Department of

Transportation.
    (b) A person who violates this chapter commits a Class Cinfraction.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.