Calif Noise Law as of 2019, really long sorry.

[John248]

Hello all, just my 2 cents.....I just retired from being a police officer here in central California after 32 years. My last 15 years were as a motor officer (yes the big meanie on the motorcycle who had nothing else to do except harass innocent drivers....according to some I stopped). During my time.....I very rarely pulled anyone over for loud exhaust. The times I did were usually because the driver felt it was necessary to rev his engine up at the red light so that he got everyone’s attention.....including mine. 99% of those drivers were the fast and furious type imports with the big cans hanging out the back that made their cars sound like a swarm of bees. In my time I had never pulled over any muscle car for loud exhaust.....because those drivers just let the rumble speak for itself. If anything I pulled up next to those cars and chatted with driver about his car while at the red light. Most of the officers I know really appreciate the work guys put into their cars and will cut them slack....as long as you don’t act like an idiot.

Just food for thought.......

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by John248

Hello all, just my 2 cents.....I just retired from being a police officer here in central California after 32 years. My last 15 years were as a motor officer (yes the big meanie on the motorcycle who had nothing else to do except harass innocent drivers....according to some I stopped). During my time.....I very rarely pulled anyone over for loud exhaust. The times I did were usually because the driver felt it was necessary to rev his engine up at the red light so that he got everyone’s attention.....including mine. 99% of those drivers were the fast and furious type imports with the big cans hanging out the back that made their cars sound like a swarm of bees. In my time I had never pulled over any muscle car for loud exhaust.....because those drivers just let the rumble speak for itself. If anything I pulled up next to those cars and chatted with driver about his car while at the red light. Most of the officers I know really appreciate the work guys put into their cars and will cut them slack....as long as you don’t act like an idiot.

Just food for thought.......

That has been my experience - and what I previously wrote. I've had more thumbs-up, admiring looks and compliments from police officers than I can count.

Local police hold one of the larger 'show and shines' on an annual basis, featuring many of their own cars as well as those from the public. That reminds me, I need to register!

[carguyohio]

Originally Posted by John248

Hello all, just my 2 cents.....I just retired from being a police officer here in central California after 32 years. My last 15 years were as a motor officer (yes the big meanie on the motorcycle who had nothing else to do except harass innocent drivers....according to some I stopped). During my time.....I very rarely pulled anyone over for loud exhaust. The times I did were usually because the driver felt it was necessary to rev his engine up at the red light so that he got everyone’s attention.....including mine. 99% of those drivers were the fast and furious type imports with the big cans hanging out the back that made their cars sound like a swarm of bees. In my time I had never pulled over any muscle car for loud exhaust.....because those drivers just let the rumble speak for itself. If anything I pulled up next to those cars and chatted with driver about his car while at the red light. Most of the officers I know really appreciate the work guys put into their cars and will cut them slack....as long as you don’t act like an idiot.

Just food for thought.......

Same happens here, I have had several officers stop at a light and chat. This is being blown out of proportion. As others stated if you are not driving stupid in populated areas you will not be bothered in a Cobra.

I will even raise you one. My 32 Ford is FENDERLESS. By law, illegal. Do the police stop me? No. I even considered building before I found my car. If I would have it would have needed an inspection by the Ohio State Patrol to get a title. I called and asked about the fenders. They stated it would not be an issue.