Massachusetts Reintroduces Bill to Ban the Use/Sale of Aftermarket Exhaust Systems
A bill (H.B. 952) to ban the “use and sale of any exhaust pipe that increases the sound emission of any vehicle including motorcycles” has been reintroduced in the Massachusetts State Legislature by Representative Theodore Speliotis (Theodore.Speliotis@mahouse.gov). An identical bill was introduced in 2009 by the same sponsor and was set aside for study without any committee consideration.
We Urge You to Contact the Members of the Joint Transportation Committee (List Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 952
H.B. 952 ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions. H.B. 952 does not supply law enforcement with a clear standard to enforce, allowing them to make subjective judgments on whether or not a modified exhaust system is in violation. H.B. 952 fails to recognize that aftermarket exhaust systems offer increased performance, which can make a vehicle safer by improving its ability to merge, pass, travel uphill, etc. H.B. 952 would make it difficult for hobbyists to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable, better performing options.
I just called these guys and urged them to vote no, wayyy quicker than writing emails -> Senator Thomas M. McGee - Senate Chair Phone: 617/722-1350 Email: Thomas.McGee@masenate.gov Senator Jennifer L. Flanagan - Senate Vice Chair Phone: 617/722-1230 Email: Jennifer.Flanagan@masenate.gov Representative William M. Straus - House Chair Phone: 617/722-2400 Email: William.Straus@mahouse.gov
