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New York Exhaust & Muffler Laws (2026)
Info: Your vehicle needs a muffler. Passenger cars up to 10,000 pounds are capped at 76 decibels at 35 mph or below, and 82 decibels above that, measured at 50 feet (N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 386).
InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026
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