Just received a Legislative Alert from C.C.W.P.:


Pa Reintroduces Bill to Ban the Use of Aftermarket Exhaust Systems

For the third time, legislation (H.B.471) that would effectively prohibt the use of exhaust systems other that a "factory installed muffler" or a muffler meeting factory specifications has been introduced in the a House of Representatives by rep Michael K. Hanna (mhanna@pahouse.net). The bill has been referred to the House Transportation Committee.

CONTACT REP. HANNA AND MEMBERS OF THE PA HOUSE OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE IMMEDIATELY TO REQUEST THEIR OPPOSITION TO H.B.471

Please contact members of the transportation committee today to oppose this legislation. This bill unfairly tramples on the rights of vehicle enthusiasts in PA.

 

I will be making some calls and writing letters.

 

Ridiculous

 

 

This is why I left NJ!

I vehemently oppose this, although I wouldn't mind it applying to them fart-can mufflers which are popular amongst the ricers!

Does this proposed bill apply to catalytic converters and headers or just mufflers?

 

Wow, what next!! Look for other states to follow.

 

Will they take our existing aftermarket systems off? or is this going forward and from tomorrow you cannot change? Sucks! whichever way it goes. If the car passes emissions inspection that should be sufficient. Tea party anyone?

 

Hi There:
I,am totally against this bill.Here is a list of the representatives to voice your opinion.
Representative Joseph Markosek - Chair
Phone: 717/783-1012
Fax: 717/705-1891
Email: jmarkose@pahouse.net
Representative Joseph Petrarca
Phone: 717/787-5142
Fax: 717/705-2014
Email: jpetrarc@pahouse.net
Representative Michael Gerber
Phone: 717/787-9475
Fax: 717/787-0861
Email: repgerber@pahouse.net
Representative John Sabatina
Phone: 717/772-4032
Fax: 717/783-1579
Email: jsabatina@pahouse.net
Representative John Siptroth
Phone: 717/787-6492
Fax: 717/772-2943
Email: jsiptrot@pahouse.net
Representative Timothy Solobay
Phone: 717/787-1188
Fax: 717/705-1887
Email: tsolobay@pahouse.net
Representative Mike Carroll
Phone: 717/787-3589
Fax: 717/780-4763
Email: mcarroll@pahouse.net
Representative Paul Costa
Phone: 717/783-1914
Fax: 717/705-2564
Email: pcosta@pahouse.net
Representative Gary Haluska
Phone: 717/787-3532
Fax: 717/783-7548
Email: ghaluska@pahouse.net
Representative Ted Harhai
Phone: 717/772-2820
Fax: 717/772-0745
Email: tharhai@pahouse.net
Representative Bryan Lentz
Phone: 717/787-8574
Fax: 717/780-4777
Email: blintz@pahouse.net
Representative Mark Longietti
Phone: 717/772-4035
Fax: 717/780-4785
Email: mlongietti@pahouse.net
Representative Chelsa Wagner
Phone: 717/783-1582
Fax: 717/780-4755
Email: repwagner@pahouse.net
Representative Jake Wheatley
Phone: 717/783-3783
Fax: 717/780-4753
Email: jwheatley@pahouse.net
Representative Richard Geist
Phone: 717/787-6419
Fax: 717/772-5142
Email: rgeist@pahousegop.com
Representative John Evans
Phone: 717/772-9940
Fax: 717/772-7099
Email: jevans@pahousegop.com
Representative Kate Harper
Phone: 717/787-2801
Fax: 717/787-2022
Email: kharper@pahousegop.com
Representative Dick Hess
Phone: 717/787-7076
Fax: 717-705-1855
Email: dhess@pahousegop.com
Representative David Hickernell
Phone: 717/783-2076
Fax: 717/787-9175
Email: dhickern@pahousegop.com
Representative Mark Keller
Phone: 717/783-1593
Fax: 717/705-7012
Email: mkeller@pahousegop.com
Representative John Maher
Phone: 717/783-1522
Fax: 717/783-8322
Email: jmaher@pahousegop.com
Representative Ron Marsico
Phone: 717/783-2014
Fax: 717/705-2010
Email: rmarsico@pahousegop.com
Representative Ron Miller
Phone: 717/783-8389
Fax: 717/705-2095
Email: rmiller@pahousegop.com
Representative Tina Pickett
Phone: 717/783-8238
Fax: 717/260-6536
Email: tpickett@pahousegop.com
Representative Katharine Watson
Phone: 717/787-5452
Fax: 717/783-8934
Email: kwatson@pahousegop.com
Thank you for your prompt attention.

Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org
__________________
Jack
http://TheLincolnMarkVIIClub.org

 

all I can say

 

Don't they have something better to do??

 

What the hell happened to a free country.Even if it goes into law their going to enforce it for a short time,it's like window tint here in N.Y. and I'm sure most if not all states anything over 35% is illegal, how often do you get pulled over for it. Good luck on your work,your fighting for the entire country.

 

Just sent an email to each and every one of them. Thanks, robsc501 for providing that list and making it so easy. Seems like all you get done any more is watchng out for and complaining about all the crap these politicians keep trying to pile on us!

 

That would suck big time. I have 2 very close friends there with loud cars. Maybe that will force them to move though?

 

I'm going to have my secretary draft a letter so I can send it out. She is real good at doing that.. This is silly.... Why don't they balance the budget....

 

We need a bit more info, folks. Left out of the original post is the following language which is part of the amendment:

"or other effective noise suppressing system in good working order, in constant operation and in compliance with the maximum noise levels permitted under subsection (a). "

Basically, this means that you can go aftermarket (but no cutouts) and must meet the maximum noise level provisions.

Now, I have an aftermarket exhaust, I live in PA, and I am not particularly worried. I Googled the subsection (a) restrictions but could not find them. However, if the limits are reasonable I suspect most aftermarket Vette exhausts will be OK. (In fact, the amended act clearly specifies side-pipes and headers are OK provided the maximum noise levels are not exceeded!) Can anybody find out what the mandated maximum noise levels are?

Further, I'm probably in the minority here but I believe reasonable noise restrictions are important -- a REALLY loud exhaust is every bit as annoying to the general population as a boom box, jackhammer drilling at 3 AM, or one of those 5,000 watt "basemobiles" cruising our city streets. Hate me more, but unmuffled Harleys are among the worst offenders and are clearly a target of this statute. IMHO, that racket is the height of disrespect for our neghbors (and sounds remarkably like an unmuffled VW Beetle) .

 

WHY!!

emissions... doesn't matter

more government interference in my rights as a private citizen... that is way the current wind blows

all I know... It blows

 

 

Read it again -- not emissions but noise. Ya want someone to blast their rap music at a zillion watts outside your home all night? I assume not. It would, after all, interfere with your rights as a private citizen.

Loud exhausts might be music to our ears but not to everybody....

 

I have to agree with Argent C5. I'm not a fan of obnoxiously loud exhaust on either a car or a bike. As long as they set reasonable limits on how loud an exhaust can be to be acceptable, I wouldn't have a problem with what they are proposing.

 

THAT is a fantastic idea Not like I am changing my exhaust either way though