Aftermarket exhaust bill put aside in Ma.

[waynieZ]

I everyone Ther e was a bill in Ma. to ban aftermarket exhaust. SAN sent me an email saying it looks like it will be defeated. Here it is .
Massachusetts Exhaust Noise Bills Die a Silent Death



A bill targeted for defeat by the SAN to ban the “use and sale of any exhaust pipe that increases the sound emission of any vehicle including motorcycles” was set aside for study by the legislature. This action means that the measure is unlikely to be considered by the legislature this year. Among other things, the measure ignored the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions and did not supply law enforcement with a clear standard to enforce, allowing them to make subjective judgments on whether or not a modified exhaust system is in violation. Legislation to require the incorporation of noise level testing into the vehicle inspection process was also set aside. The bill did not define a noise level limit, but allowed it to be determined by the regulators.
Wayne



On behalf of the SEMA Action Network, congratulations and thanks to all who participated in opposing these bills.

[tones2SS]

Thanks for posting Wayne.
I AM SO HAPPY this got shot down. I hate to think what "little secrets" they have up their sleeves when they go about passing that Cap & Tax bill!!!!