Police ticketing for loud exhausts

semtex · 08-18-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Solus

The actual ticket was operating an unsafe motor vehicle, because apparently it was so loud i wouldn't be able to hear sirens etc

The logic here is absolute crap. So what if you can't hear sirens? Newsflash -- people who are deaf are allowed to drive. My brother happens to be totally deaf in both ears, and he has a driver's license, his own car, etc. What a total crock. I would love for a cop to give me a ticket based on this logic. I'd tear him a new one in open court.

white92 · 08-18-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I'd tear him a new one in open court.

I have no opinion on loud exhausts, etc, but this quote is classic.

DooDooBrown · 08-20-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Solus

I got one in ohio for my exhaust on my 05 civic being too loud. The actual ticket was operating an unsafe motor vehicle, because apparently it was so loud i wouldn't be able to hear sirens etc

Yeah, not true. As a firefighter who drives fire trucks, it would make no sense. Look at the buick commercial a few years back, how the dude didn't even hear an Ambo that was right behind him. Car manufactors are actually trying to soundproof the interiors of cars!

One_Quick_Z · 08-17-2009, 11:40 AM

Ohh they will gladly give you a ticket for a loud exhaust that = Money to them

The thing you have to do is refuse it trust me on this Like I said I talked to my AUNT who is a Lawyer in the Chicago area and there is no such thing... They just use it to get revenue.

There is a Db limit in some city ordanaces but no real state wide law that im aware of..

DAN

BOBz · 08-17-2009, 12:04 PM

I get the stare, 'cause I only have one plate on the rear. Can't get myself to drill holes in the front. Asked why don't cops ticket loud motorcycles? Because they own Harleys too, and it's a "safety" thing.Try sleeping when a bike goes by with 120db bouncing off the walls.Excuse me for whining, I have issues with that.

tru_Asiatik · 08-17-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BOBz

I get the stare, 'cause I only have one plate on the rear. Can't get myself to drill holes in the front. Asked why don't cops ticket loud motorcycles? Because they own Harleys too, and it's a "safety" thing.Try sleeping when a bike goes by with 120db bouncing off the walls.Excuse me for whining, I have issues with that.

ive had that question since i started modding cars

Sashimi · 08-17-2009, 12:09 PM

MY Rx7 got 3 loud exhaust tickets within a 3 months of putting on my exhaust, even after I showed the cops that I've already been ticketed. I have friends who have American cars with louder exhausts and never been ticketed -_-

awesomez · 08-17-2009, 12:44 PM

I feel your pain but I don't care for that loud exhaust so I can't start a petition. But maybe someone here should start at least an online petition or a PAC. If you want something done you get a group of like-minded people and threaten pole-ticians with campaigns against them. I guess nobody that owns an exciting car is excited by politics.

Modshack · 08-17-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sashimi

MY Rx7 got 3 loud exhaust tickets within a 3 months of putting on my exhaust, even after I showed the cops that I've already been ticketed. -

LOL...#2 and 3 were "slow Learner" Tickets...

BOBz · 08-17-2009, 12:52 PM

what is the legal Db noise limit for motor vech.? Is it the same for all states or different.

awesomez · 08-17-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BOBz

what is the legal Db noise limit for motor vech.? Is it the same for all states or different.

Even counties can set their own.

kannibul · 08-17-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by awesomez

Even counties can set their own.

On top of that, cities have ordinances...city > county > state > federal.....but in terms of strictness, whoever's more strict wins.

kannibul · 08-17-2009, 02:33 PM

It's all about what you do with it.

If it sounds like a ricer, you'll get tagged with a fine.

If it sounds good, AND not insane, AND you're not revving the engine or being otherwise obnoxious with it - no problem.

I have loud pipes on my motorcycle. Loud enough that after a couple hours with a helmet my ears are ringing a BIT - riding in a parking garage it sounds like a AAA Dragster launch when I drop the hammer - lol...and it has caused a couple of cars to chirp when I hammer it in said parking garage.

But, I've never had any trouble with the cops because I'm not an asshat with it.

alan93rsa · 08-17-2009, 03:24 PM

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It's amazing how little trouble you want to cause when there is a 20% chance the person is packin, lol.

If I lived in a place where I felt the need to carry a weapon I'd move.

On the exhaust note I have a fairly high tolerance for noise during the day. My neighbor will occasionally fire up his boat, super charged big block Chevy, to check it out prior to going to the lake. It is fun to hear that engine but there are those that will call the police.

I have no tolerance for the guy with the Harley and straight pipes gong down the street at 2:00 AM.

awesomez · 08-17-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by alan93rsa

If I lived in a place where I felt the need to carry a weapon I'd move.

08-17-2009, 11:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 220	Ohh they will gladly give you a ticket for a loud exhaust that = Money to them The thing you have to do is refuse it trust me on this Like I said I talked to my AUNT who is a Lawyer in the Chicago area and there is no such thing... They just use it to get revenue. There is a Db limit in some city ordanaces but no real state wide law that im aware of.. DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

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Sashimi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 120 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 402	MY Rx7 got 3 loud exhaust tickets within a 3 months of putting on my exhaust, even after I showed the cops that I've already been ticketed. I have friends who have American cars with louder exhausts and never been ticketed -_- __________________ ----------------- www.lightupmedia.com

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BOBz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mass. U.S.A. Posts: 29 Drives: 09 370z base auto Rep Power: 17	what is the legal Db noise limit for motor vech.? Is it the same for all states or different. Last edited by BOBz; 08-17-2009 at 12:55 PM. Reason: add on

08-17-2009, 02:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 268	It's all about what you do with it. If it sounds like a ricer, you'll get tagged with a fine. If it sounds good, AND not insane, AND you're not revving the engine or being otherwise obnoxious with it - no problem. I have loud pipes on my motorcycle. Loud enough that after a couple hours with a helmet my ears are ringing a BIT - riding in a parking garage it sounds like a AAA Dragster launch when I drop the hammer - lol...and it has caused a couple of cars to chirp when I hammer it in said parking garage. But, I've never had any trouble with the cops because I'm not an asshat with it. Last edited by kannibul; 08-17-2009 at 02:36 PM.

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BOBz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mass. U.S.A. Posts: 29 Drives: 09 370z base auto Rep Power: 17	I get the stare, 'cause I only have one plate on the rear. Can't get myself to drill holes in the front. Asked why don't cops ticket loud motorcycles? Because they own Harleys too, and it's a "safety" thing.Try sleeping when a bike goes by with 120db bouncing off the walls.Excuse me for whining, I have issues with that.

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awesomez Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VA Posts: 199 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 17	I feel your pain but I don't care for that loud exhaust so I can't start a petition. But maybe someone here should start at least an online petition or a PAC. If you want something done you get a group of like-minded people and threaten pole-ticians with campaigns against them. I guess nobody that owns an exciting car is excited by politics.