Bill Would Increase Fines For Mu ers Modi ed To Be Noisy Capitol Comments

Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River

TRENTON - The Senate Transportation Committee approved legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel that would increase penalties for modifying car mufflers or exhaust systems to make them excessively noisy.

“Across New Jersey, many communities and neighborhoods are being disturbed by cars that have excessively loud and illegal exhaust systems,” said Holzapfel (R-10th). “The noise generated by these cars is incredibly disruptive, especially at night. This legislation will hold people accountable for installing these systems, which do nothing but increase noise pollution, and help bring some peace and quiet back to our streets.”

Holzapfel’s bill, S-2674, would prohibit the installation or modification of the muffler or exhaust system of a motor vehicle in a

Take notice that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:10-16*, application has been made to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Trenton, New Jersey, to receive title papers authorizing and the issuance of a New Jersey certification of ownership for, Make Sea-Doo, Year 2019, VIN/Hull identification number YDV19774C919 manner which amplifies or increases the noise emitted by the original muffler or exhaust system.

Objections, if any, should be made in writing, immediately in writing to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Title Unit, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, New Jersey, 08666-0017.

Under current law, the penalty for unauthorized installation of a device that causes the exhaust system to become louder is www.GalarzaInsurance.com dgalarza@farmersagent.com

$25. S-2674 would increase the penalty to $500.

The bill also requires motor vehicle inspections to include the inspection of mufflers and exhaust systems for excessive or unusual noise.

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