§ 27-37-601 — Noise or smoke-producing devices prohibited

(a) Every motor vehicle shall, at all times, be equipped with a factory-installed muffler or one duplicating factory specifications, in good working order and in constant operation, to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke. (b) No person shall use on a motor vehicle upon the public roads, highways, streets, or alleys of this state, nor shall any person sell for use on a motor vehicle upon the public roads, highways, streets, or alleys of this state, a muffler, other than as defined in subsection (a) of this section, cutout, bypass, similar device, or any type device which produces excessive or unusual noise or smoke.

Legislative History

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 126; Pope's Dig., § 6786; Acts 1959, No. 219, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-726.