Veh. Code, § 27151 · Article 2. Exhaust Systems
Veh. Code, § 27151
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A person shall not modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the motor of the vehicle so that the vehicle is not in compliance with the provisions of Section 27150 or exceeds the noise limits established for the type of vehicle in Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 27200). A person shall not operate a motor vehicle with an exhaust system so modified.
(b) For the purposes of exhaust systems installed on motor vehicles with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of less than 6,000 pounds, other than motorcycles, a sound level of 95 dbA or less, when tested in accordance with the most current SAE International standard, complies with this section. Motor vehicle exhaust systems or parts thereof include, but are not limited to, nonoriginal exhaust equipment.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 295, Sec. 18. (AB 2956) Effective January 1, 2023.
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Vehicle Code
- Veh. Code, § 1803Printed as Sections 24002, 24004, 24250, 24409, 24604, 24800, 25103, 26707, 27151, 27315, 27360, 27800, and 27801
- Veh. Code, § 27150.2Printed as Section 27150 or 27151 | Sections 27150 and 27151
- Veh. Code, § 27150.4Printed as Section 27151 | Sections 27150 and 27151
- Veh. Code, § 27150.7Printed as Section 27150 or 27151
- Veh. Code, § 27151.1Printed as Section 27150.3 or 27151
- Veh. Code, § 40610Printed as Section 27151
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