aweet. i have a court date. think i stand a chance? (illinois) - SRT Forums

redhotneon · 09-17-2009, 06:55 PM

got a citation for my maxxfab see exhaust and no front plate. i have the bracket and plate i can put on no biggie but the illinois law for exhaust is

According to section 5/12.602 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, every operating vehicle should be equipped with an adequate muffler or exhaust system, which should be properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise. It is illegal to modify the exhaust system of a vehicle in a way that will amplify or increase a vehicle’s noise above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle.

think i can argue that because the srt has a mufferless exhaust and since they prolly wont have a db tester that the exhaust doesnt amplify the noise. it just reroutes the exit? or am i just getting in over my hear? i dont have cat and the fine for that is like up to $2500 or $25k.

Sota · 09-17-2009, 07:01 PM

i'm not a lawyer but I think you should consult with a lawyer.

The First Ghost · 09-17-2009, 07:10 PM

the turbo is the muffler as per dot standerds...FYI
The cat is a differant story. put it back on.

popejoshpope · 09-17-2009, 07:12 PM

Turbo is your muffler, just say you have a Cat, i dont think they will check

raven · 09-18-2009, 09:07 AM

ahh... i remember when i fought my first loud exhaust ticket with my srt4... you know, 5 1/2 years ago.

jiggalude · 09-18-2009, 09:08 AM

Yes, the turbo is the muffler. As long as you have a cat you are ok.

rosejm · 09-20-2009, 04:14 PM

I guess I'd ask: Is it louder than it was stock?

If yes, pay your tickets and shut your gob before you get in real trouble (perjury).
If no, you still don't have a cat (which is a federal emissions regulation) in which case you're probably better off paying you tickets before they really ding you.

Novak94 · 09-20-2009, 04:33 PM

where in IL did u get stopped?

COY · 09-20-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Novak94

where in IL did u get stopped?

on a street near that road.

Novak94 · 09-20-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by COY

on a street near that road.

ill stay on the roads away from the streets then

gotbst05 · 09-22-2009, 12:59 AM

i'm also running the maxxfab SEE with resinator and out of state plates. i'm not too sure of the laws in IL but, when i was living in virginia, i got pulled over for the same reason. the lawyer i consulted asked if the exhaust i have is stock and if not, there's no reason to fight and to just pay the fines. g/l and don't drop the soap is all i can say

srt4eh · 09-26-2009, 06:57 PM

do the crime....pay the fine

wiggyx · 09-30-2009, 06:25 AM

^^^ I'm with this guy. Why run the risk of them finding out you have no cat? Sounds like that could be costly. If you plan on fighting it they may want to actually test the Db level, and they'll probably want to look over the car when doing so. Sucks, but that's one of the downsides of modifying your car