Straight pipes illegal??
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.









