Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XXIII, Motor Vehicles

Fla. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 316.272: Exhaust systems, prevention of noise

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Motor vehicles must maintain a functioning exhaust system with a muffler that prevents excessive noise and fumes. Violations are noncriminal traffic infractions.

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