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 an
antique 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 free
from 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 other
noise 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 the
following:

        (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 must
be equipped and adjusted so as to prevent the escape of excessive
fumes 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 or
operates 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 C
infraction.

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.