4. Exhaust system attached to the engine. The entire exhaust system shall be complete, leak-free and securely attached to the engine block and frame. A person to whom a subpoena and a complaint for violation of paragraphs 1 or 3 shall provide sufficient evidence that the silencer or exhaust system does not exceed the decibel levels described in this paragraph. The measurements shall be carried out by a participating certified test organisation. [2011, ca. 158, §1 (NEW).] 3. Amplification prohibited. A person shall not drive a motor vehicle equipped with a modified exhaust system if this change results from the amplification or increase of the noise emitted by the engine above that emitted by the silencer originally installed on the vehicle. This law protects the silencers or exhaust systems of motor vehicles and motorcycles against violations of excessive or unusual noise.
and B. Paragraphs 1 and 3 shall not apply to a silencer or exhaust system of a motorcycle that does not emit noise, measured in accordance with the standards and specifications of standard J-2825 adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers in May 2009, emitting more than 92 decibels at idle and noise that does not measure: One. If a silencer or exhaust system of a motor vehicle as defined in Article 101(42), without a motorcycle, does not emit noise exceeding 95 decibels, measured in accordance with the standards and specifications of standard J-1169 adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers in May 1998, paragraphs 1 and 3 shall not apply. A person who is served with a subpoena and a complaint of violation of paragraph 1 or 3 must provide sufficient evidence that the silencer or exhaust system does not emit noise greater than 95 decibels, as measured in accordance with the standards and specifications of J-1169 adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers in May 1998. The measurements shall be carried out by a participating certified test organisation. [2011, ca. 158, §1 (NEW).] 2. Prohibited extracts.
Except in the cases provided for in subsection 5, a silencer or exhaust system shall not be equipped with a cutting, bypass or similar device. 5. Exception; The race meets. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, the owner or operator of a motor vehicle occasionally used in racing may obtain the approval of the Secretary of State for the installation of a cutting, bypass or similar device on the exhaust system of that motor vehicle in accordance with this paragraph. Maine requires that conventional or vintage vehicles be registered and that an affidavit for Antique Auto be filed with your local DMV office at the time of registration. Lighting under the vehicle is allowed for exhibitions and shows, but cannot be switched on when driving on public roads. (1) More than 96 decibels using the set speed test or the swept speed test for an engine configuration other than a 3- or 4-cylinder engine configuration; or. The exhaust systems shall be mounted on the engine block and chassis of the vehicle and shall be free from leaks. It is important to bring this legislation into force immediately, as motorcycle traffic peaked in the spring and summer and the effective date of laws enacted during this Parliament is likely to occur in late summer or early fall. and. 1. Silent required.
A person may drive a motor vehicle only if the vehicle is equipped with an appropriate silencer that is properly maintained to avoid excessive or unusual noise. For the purposes of this subsection, excessive or unusual noise includes engine noise emitted by a motor vehicle that is significantly stronger in the environment than comparable vehicles. Emergency clause. In view of the urgency referred to in the preamble, this Regulation shall enter into force upon its approval. Amend the bill by deleting the title and replacing the following: Paragraph 1. 29-A SARM §1912, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2005, c. 314, §11, is repealed and the following is published in its place: “Emergency preamble. Laws and resolutions of the legislature do not come into force until 90 days after adjournment, unless they are enacted urgently. and [ 1993, c.
683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, ca. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF) .] This amendment removes and replaces the bill that requires motorcycles to be equipped with certain mufflers approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The current law provides a defense for motor vehicle owners charged with excessive and unusual noise offenses under Maine`s revised Statutes, Title 29-A, Section 1912, paragraphs 1 and 3, except that the defense does not apply to motorcycles. This amendment makes technical changes to this provision of the law and provides a defence for motorcycles. This amendment also adds an emergency preamble and an emergency clause. D. The approval fee is $1 for the year of registration. [2003, c.
452, Pt. Q, §23 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 1993, ca. 683, §A2 (NEW). 1993, ca. 683, §B5 (AFF). 2003, ca.
140, §1 (AMD). 2003, ca. 452, §Q23 (AMD). 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). 2005, ca. 314, §11 (AMD). 2009, ca. 639, §§1, 2 (AMD). 2011, ca. 158, §1 (AMD).
White or orange auxiliary lights are allowed at the front and rear of the vehicle. Sub-chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS HEADINGS: PL 1993, C. 683, PT. A, §2 (NEW); Pt. B, §5 (AFF) A. Cutting, diversion or similar modifications must be closed and kept out of service while the vehicle is on a public road. [2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §23 (NEW); 2003, c.
452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] Mufflers are required for all vehicles and must prevent unusual or excessive noise or noise that is louder than other similar vehicles in the same environment. In the opinion of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Maine Constitution and require the following legislation that is directly necessary for the maintenance of public peace, health, and safety. Therefore, “a law on noise offences by motor vehicles, including motorcycles” is now C. The Secretary of State determines the eligibility of all permit applicants. [2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §23 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt.
X, §2 (AFF).] 6. Defence in the event of noise offences committed by motor vehicles and motorcycles. Below you will find objections to a violation of subsection 1 or 3. Maine has no laws governing engine replacement. However, nitrous oxide is not approved for use on the road, and those living in Cumberland County must undergo emission testing. The power of the candle can not exceed that of standard lighting and can not divert attention from standard lighting. Maine has frame height requirements based on total permissible weight (GVWR), as well as other requirements.