NY Vehicle and Traffic Law §375(31) caps motor-vehicle noise at 95 dBA for light vehicles and 86 dBA at 50 feet for heavy trucks. Modified exhaust and muffler cutouts are prohibited statewide. In Broome County, the Sheriff's Office and Binghamton, Johnson City, Endicott, and Vestal police departments enforce vehicle noise violations.
NY V&T Law §375(31) sets statewide motor-vehicle noise limits: 95 dBA for passenger cars and light trucks, 86 dBA at 50 feet for trucks over 10,000 lbs GVWR, measured by SAE J1169/J366 standards. Straight-pipe exhaust, muffler cutouts, and bypass devices are banned under §375(31). Motorcycle exhaust must meet EPA labeling. Broome County Sheriff's Office patrols Route 17 (I-86), I-81, NY-7, and county roads; Binghamton PD enforces downtown corridors along Court Street and Vestal Parkway. Fines under §1800 range from $50 to $150, with points on license for repeat offenders.
Fines $50-$150 first offense; repeat offenses up to $300. Equipment violation leading to inspection failure adds re-inspection fees.
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