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Old 03-09-2008, 07:40 AM
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a cop can pull for any reasonable suspicion, no proof needed. lol

just get it signed off.
Actually, with the sticker or whichever the state ref gives you, you have official proof that your exhaust is 100% compliant with the law... But if you print out anything an exhaust company's website says, it still doesn't mean anything to the government. Yes, they can still pull you over for anything including the exhaust, but getting pulled over again and getting another ticket are two completely different matters.
 
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Old 03-09-2008, 10:18 PM
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Actually, motorcycles don't have a limitation on DB's. The reason why they are allowed is because they are a MOTORCYCLE. If a person in a car can't hear you, you run into them. But if you can hear a motorcycle pass you by then it'll get your attention and you won't have an accident. Pretty much they are allowed because of it.
Uh, no. BAR just doesn't have any testing in place for motorcycles....yet. Same with diesels. It's coming though.
 
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Old 03-09-2008, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by g35 chippie
Uh, no. BAR just doesn't have any testing in place for motorcycles....yet. Same with diesels. It's coming though.
Oh I see. I stand corrected then.

Just get a diesel before '08 and you are safe from the BAR.
 
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Old 03-09-2008, 10:56 PM
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ur right on the DB part if its 95 it should be fine but however they can give u a ticket for the 50ft one. if they can hear it pass 50 ft u can get a ticket for that too. same as sound system.. i got one for sound system and it was 341....
 
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Old 03-09-2008, 11:31 PM
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I wonder if we can get away with using a stock exhaust system to get reffed then put on the aftermarket exhaust, only if the exhaust is pretty quite.
 
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Old 03-10-2008, 12:33 AM
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ur right on the DB part if its 95 it should be fine but however they can give u a ticket for the 50ft one. if they can hear it pass 50 ft u can get a ticket for that too. same as sound system.. i got one for sound system and it was 341....
Stop with the urban legends. Please. Nothing in that section regarding exhaust systems. That's for sounds systems only. P/A's included.

27007. No driver of a vehicle shall operate, or permit the
operation of, any sound amplification system which can be heard
outside the vehicle from 50 or more feet when the vehicle is being
operated upon a highway, unless that system is being operated to
request assistance or warn of a hazardous situation.
 
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Old 03-10-2008, 01:58 AM
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G35 chippie: thanks for supplying the correct info, it is appreciated.
 
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Old 03-14-2008, 04:43 PM
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***Update

Brought my car to a referree today and they signed it off and gave me a sticker to show that it complies with the sound regulation. It tested right under 90dB. I have to use the sticker to clear the ticket, but I made a copy to put in my car in case I get pulled over again.
 
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Old 03-15-2008, 01:31 AM
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***Update

Brought my car to a referree today and they signed it off and gave me a sticker to show that it complies with the sound regulation. It tested right under 90dB. I have to use the sticker to clear the ticket, but I made a copy to put in my car in case I get pulled over again.
Great news. This thread should come in handy for future such tickets.
 
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Old 03-15-2008, 04:29 PM
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I should also mention that the referee appt was free of charge. And if you are in CA, you can schedule one by calling (800) 622-7733. You can only do this if you have a citation though.
 
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Old 03-15-2008, 04:44 PM
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Thanks for the follow-up, Patrick. Really pleased that you got the sticker and nothing more.
 
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Old 03-15-2008, 06:19 PM
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I should also mention that the referee appt was free of charge. And if you are in CA, you can schedule one by calling (800) 622-7733. You can only do this if you have a citation though.
Great info.
 
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Old 03-15-2008, 08:05 PM
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Doesn't it feel good being in compliance with the law?
 
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Old 03-15-2008, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by patman530
I should also mention that the referee appt was free of charge. And if you are in CA, you can schedule one by calling (800) 622-7733. You can only do this if you have a citation though.
sweet, i'll take note of this for future reference. Haven't been pulled over yet for my exhaust, but I feel my time is coming
 
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Old 03-27-2008, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by patman530
I was in downtown Sacramento, and out of nowhere, I get pulled over... the cop says my exhaust is too loud, and makes me pop the hood. I guess he was looking for a turbo, but since he didn't find it, he gave me a ticket for "LOUD EXHAUST". I just have an HKS exhaust with stock cats and stock headers, w/JWT pop charger+Z-tube.

Has anyone gotten one of these in cali? How much is it just to pay it and is there any way to get it signed off without putting on the stock exhaust?
I am not telling you to go to the emissions place across the street from the DMV in San Pedro. I have never done anything like that before.
 


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