"CHAPTER 266 EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES / Section 266:59 Muffler; Prevention of Noise.
I. Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler as defined in RSA 259:66, in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise, and no person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device upon a motor vehicle on a way.
II. The engine and power mechanism of every motor vehicle shall be so equipped and adjusted as to prevent the escape of excessive fumes, smoke, flame, gas, oil or fuel residue. [SECTION III WAS REPEALED:]
III. No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle in any manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted above that emitted by the original muffler installed in the vehicle and such original muffler shall comply with all the requirements of this section."
Conclusion: Should be a little bit easier to have aftermarket mufflers on our NH cars. Requirements now are: A muffler in good working order; in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise. Only remaining problem is definition of 'excessive' and 'unusual' noise.>>
Last edited on Thu Sep 2nd, 2004 07:47 pm by NHStreetWagon
____________________ 2001 Ford Focus Wagon SE2 (STREET EDITION), Egg-yolk-YELLOW, upgraded 05' OEM 15" multi-spoke rims, 6 in-dash CD, genuine European taillights (AMBER signals + FOGLIGHT), Euro suspension, sport buckets.
