SB 1216: MUFFLERS; EXHAUST SYSTEMS; MOPEDS; MOTOR VEHICLES; MOTORCYCLES; CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION; MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR; PENALTIES
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-24
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-06-03: Act 172, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle or moped not being equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Requires rules regarding safety check inspections to ensure that a vehicle or moped is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Suspends, revokes, or refuses renewal of a permit for an official inspection station for repeatedly violating any rule regarding inspecting a noisy muffler or exhaust system within a certain period. Clarifies the types of mufflers that are prohibited. Increases the maximum fine for motor vehicle owners that violate noisy muffler laws. Includes repairing or installing a noisy muffler or exhaust system as a prohibited practice for motor vehicle repair laws. (CD1)
Discussed in Hearing