Modified exhaust systems, engine revving, and loud stereos are prohibited under RMC and NRS 484D.425. Reno Police enforce vehicle noise citations along Virginia Street, South Meadows, and during Hot August Nights with heightened attention.
Nevada state law NRS 484D.425 requires every motor vehicle to have a muffler in good working order to prevent excessive or unusual noise, and prohibits use of cutouts, bypasses, or similar devices. Modified exhaust that exceeds manufacturer noise output is illegal statewide. RMC Title 6 and Title 8 reinforce this with local penalties for engine revving, tire squealing, and loud stereos audible 25 feet or more from the vehicle. Enforcement hot spots include Virginia Street, South Virginia near Meadowood Mall, and cruising routes during Hot August Nights (the classic car festival). Reno Police can cite drivers and can refer vehicles for equipment inspection. Jake brakes (engine compression brakes) on trucks are restricted on certain city streets near residential areas, with signed zones along I-580/US-395 corridors.
Traffic citations typically $100 to $500. Equipment correction orders may require muffler repair before vehicle can be legally operated.
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