Veh. Code, § 27204 · Article 2.5. Noise Limits
Veh. Code, § 27204
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
For the purposes of Section 27200, the following noise limits shall apply to any motor vehicle within the specified manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating and date of manufacture:
GVWR—Pounds Date of Manufacture Noise Limit—dbA
Over 6,000 after 1967 and before 1973 88
Over 6,000 after 1972 and before 1975 86
Over 6,000 after 1974 and before 1978 83
Over 8,500 after 1977 and before 1982 83
Over 6,000 but not over 8,500 after 1977 80
Over 8,500 but not over 10,000 after 1981 80
Over 10,000 after 1981 and before 1988 83
Over 10,000 after 1987 80
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 274, Sec. 1.
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