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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by silver1
Hey guys I don't mean to hijack the thread , we got some answers about the great Republic of Texas, how about some of the other (states). Like Indiana? thanks.
It's pretty much the same since it is all federal regs which the states must adopt.
 
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Originally Posted by silver1
Hey guys I don't mean to hijack the thread , we got some answers about the great Republic of Texas, how about some of the other (states). Like Indiana? thanks.
This stuff is easily found using Google.

Indiana:

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.
 
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