California Vehicle Code §27150–27207 sets statewide muffler and exhaust noise standards that Petaluma Police enforce; modified or excessive vehicle noise is also captured by IZO §21.040's general noise standard.
CVC §27150 requires every motor vehicle to be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise. CVC §27151 prohibits modifying exhaust to amplify noise above stock levels. The Petaluma Police Department issues 'fix-it' tickets and can refer drivers to a CHP referee for noise testing.
Equipment violation (correctable) plus base fine; uncorrected violations escalate to standard traffic citations.
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