Modified exhausts, loud stereos, and unmuffled motorcycles are enforced primarily through California Vehicle Code §27150 (adequate muffler) and §27007 (sound amplification audible 50 feet from vehicle), with §19.05 backstopping persistent vehicle-noise nuisances on private property.
West Sacramento PD writes Vehicle Code citations for cracked or removed mufflers, modified exhaust 'pops,' and car stereos that are 'plainly audible' more than 50 feet away on a public roadway. Stationary noise from a parked vehicle (idling for prolonged periods, repeated engine revving) can be cited under §19.05 as a nuisance. Reports of street racing are handled by patrol and Traffic Investigations.
CVC violations are infractions with fixable-violation options for muffler issues. Repeat unfixable modifications can trigger correction orders and additional fines.
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