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tjmhillz · 03-09-2006, 04:24 PM

Legislation to Establish Exhaust Noise Limit Reintroduced in New Jersey
Legislation (A.B. 757) that would require the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to prescribe a decibel limit to which all aftermarket mufflers sold in the state would have to be certified to operate has been introduced in the New Jersey State Legislature. The bill, introduced by Assemblyman Robert Gordon, gives no instruction as to what the decibel limit should be.
In some states, noise limits for modified exhaust systems are established by a SEMA model bill (attached) and applicable to an easy to administer test standard. The SEMA model provides for the testing of vehicle exhaust noise to a standard adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) with an established noise limit of 95-decibels (SAE J1169). Under the SAE standard, a sound meter is placed 20 inches from the exhaust outlet at a 45 degree angle and the engine is revved to three quarters of maximum rated horsepower. The highest decibel reading is then recorded.

To date, with the popular support of vehicle enthusiasts and related businesses, the model has been enacted in California, Washington State and Maine. This year, the SEMA model was introduced in Virginia.

Contact members of the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (List Below) to request their opposition to A.B. 757 and their support for a 95-decibel limit under SAE J1169

The SEMA model removes subjective provisions in the law and force compliance with an objectively measured standard. Under the standard, exhaust noise could not exceed a sound reading of 95-decibels under a fair and predictable test.

The SEMA model would benefit consumers, the aftermarket industry and police officers who are charged with enforcing the law.

The SEMA model would remedy the enforcement policy currently used by police officers in which nearly all exhaust system modifications are considered illegal, even where noise levels are not excessive or unusual. This policy leaves enthusiasts, exhaust system manufacturers and dealers without recourse, despite having the law on their side.

The SEMA model recognizes that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.

The SEMA model removes authority for the calculation of a decibel limit from state regulators and puts it back in the hands of your elected representatives.

DON’T DELAY! Please contact members of the New Jersey Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee immediately by phone or e-mail to request their support of the 95-decibel limit under SAE J1169.

New Jersey Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee

John F. McKeon, Chair
(973) 275-1113
asmmckeon@njleg.org

Robert M. Gordon, Vice-Chair
(609) 292-7065
AsmGordon@njleg.org

Michael J. Panter
(609) 292-5339
AsmPanter@njleg.org

Larry Chatzidakis
(609) 292-5339
AsmChatzidakis@njleg.org

Louis Manzo
(609) 292-7065
AsmManzo@njleg.org

John E. Rooney
(609) 292-5339
AsmRooney@njleg.org

Charles T. Epps
No information available yet
Please call New Jersey State House at (609) 292-4840

sesolcSTI · 03-09-2006, 05:43 PM

Looks like its time to head down to South Carolina to the parents new house and get some South Carolina tags. I wont have to get inspected either. w00t.

JoeScooby · 03-09-2006, 07:10 PM

screw that crap..

tjmhillz · 03-09-2006, 09:43 PM

nj is so strict. you cant do anything. joe scooby u live on mcguire my girl is stationed there. shes wit 305 squadron or something like that shes suppy though.

MikeSomething · 03-11-2006, 03:00 PM

They can suck it.

themadhatter · 03-12-2006, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sesolcSTI

Looks like its time to head down to South Carolina to the parents new house and get some South Carolina tags. I wont have to get inspected either. w00t.

you're still subject to getting tickets if you're driving through the area. don't think that you're immune.

thewake · 03-16-2006, 04:27 PM

under Bill A757, the state DEP with the consultation of the MVC would adopt the standards and requirements. The DEP would be free to adopt the SEMA model at 95db using the SAE J1169 test. They of course could do something different. This would make it easier for them to change the test if the SAE then recommends a new test method, or the noise level needs to be adjusted. If the DEP is doing its job properly they will adopt an objective test, and not a subjective one. I also think the proposed section d. is strange.

mostasteless · 03-16-2006, 06:05 PM

I'm just curious how the tester (I assume it will be an officer) can be expected to know what RPM every type of vehicle will be at three quarters of maximum rated horsepower, why not just go with a flat RPM like 3000 or something, or maybe just at idle.

themadhatter · 03-17-2006, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mostasteless

I'm just curious how the tester (I assume it will be an officer) can be expected to know what RPM every type of vehicle will be at three quarters of maximum rated horsepower, why not just go with a flat RPM like 3000 or something, or maybe just at idle.

probably stock ratings from a listing....same as how the dmv uses NADA to see if you're trying to rip off the state from sales taxes.

JoeScooby · 03-17-2006, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjmhillz

nj is so strict. you cant do anything. joe scooby u live on mcguire my girl is stationed there. shes wit 305 squadron or something like that shes suppy though.

I dont live on McGuire.. thank the lord.

03-09-2006, 04:24 PM	#1
tjmhillz Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: all over Member #1266 My Ride: 01 Turbo Is300 iTrader: (0)	attention all nj ppl Legislation to Establish Exhaust Noise Limit Reintroduced in New Jersey Legislation (A.B. 757) that would require the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to prescribe a decibel limit to which all aftermarket mufflers sold in the state would have to be certified to operate has been introduced in the New Jersey State Legislature. The bill, introduced by Assemblyman Robert Gordon, gives no instruction as to what the decibel limit should be. In some states, noise limits for modified exhaust systems are established by a SEMA model bill (attached) and applicable to an easy to administer test standard. The SEMA model provides for the testing of vehicle exhaust noise to a standard adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) with an established noise limit of 95-decibels (SAE J1169). Under the SAE standard, a sound meter is placed 20 inches from the exhaust outlet at a 45 degree angle and the engine is revved to three quarters of maximum rated horsepower. The highest decibel reading is then recorded. To date, with the popular support of vehicle enthusiasts and related businesses, the model has been enacted in California, Washington State and Maine. This year, the SEMA model was introduced in Virginia. Contact members of the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (List Below) to request their opposition to A.B. 757 and their support for a 95-decibel limit under SAE J1169 The SEMA model removes subjective provisions in the law and force compliance with an objectively measured standard. Under the standard, exhaust noise could not exceed a sound reading of 95-decibels under a fair and predictable test. The SEMA model would benefit consumers, the aftermarket industry and police officers who are charged with enforcing the law. The SEMA model would remedy the enforcement policy currently used by police officers in which nearly all exhaust system modifications are considered illegal, even where noise levels are not excessive or unusual. This policy leaves enthusiasts, exhaust system manufacturers and dealers without recourse, despite having the law on their side. The SEMA model recognizes that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions. The SEMA model removes authority for the calculation of a decibel limit from state regulators and puts it back in the hands of your elected representatives. DON’T DELAY! Please contact members of the New Jersey Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee immediately by phone or e-mail to request their support of the 95-decibel limit under SAE J1169. New Jersey Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee John F. McKeon, Chair (973) 275-1113 asmmckeon@njleg.org Robert M. Gordon, Vice-Chair (609) 292-7065 AsmGordon@njleg.org Michael J. Panter (609) 292-5339 AsmPanter@njleg.org Larry Chatzidakis (609) 292-5339 AsmChatzidakis@njleg.org Louis Manzo (609) 292-7065 AsmManzo@njleg.org John E. Rooney (609) 292-5339 AsmRooney@njleg.org Charles T. Epps No information available yet Please call New Jersey State House at (609) 292-4840

03-09-2006, 05:43 PM	#2
sesolcSTI Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jersey Member #40 My Ride: 2004 WRB WRX STi iTrader: (1)	Looks like its time to head down to South Carolina to the parents new house and get some South Carolina tags. I wont have to get inspected either. w00t. __________________ -2004 WRB WRX STi/ Cobb Stage 2/ 292awhp/304tq TST #40 / HP #009 / Blobeye Syndicate #99 GO PITTSBURGH!

03-09-2006, 07:10 PM	#3
JoeScooby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ - Cherry Hill Member #345 My Ride: 2004 JPB Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	screw that crap.. __________________ 2009 Dodge Ram 5.7 ltr beast 2004 Java WRX - SOLD 2005 Silver Forester XT - Wife 2014 Outback 2014 STi Hatch 2013 Yukon SLT

03-11-2006, 03:00 PM	#5
MikeSomething Noob-Jersey Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Laurence Hbr., NJ Member #1586 iTrader: (0)	They can suck it. __________________ '00 Z28 MODS: K&N FIPK, Flowmaster 40Series, HPP3 Tune, SLP 160 TStat, TB Bypass, Gran. MAF, ProFab STB (MSD Wires & NGK Plugs in Mail) Appearance: SuperWing, Custom 3rd Brake Light, Functional SS Hood, Aftermarket Taillights

03-16-2006, 04:27 PM	#7
thewake Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #385 iTrader: (0)	under Bill A757, the state DEP with the consultation of the MVC would adopt the standards and requirements. The DEP would be free to adopt the SEMA model at 95db using the SAE J1169 test. They of course could do something different. This would make it easier for them to change the test if the SAE then recommends a new test method, or the noise level needs to be adjusted. If the DEP is doing its job properly they will adopt an objective test, and not a subjective one. I also think the proposed section d. is strange. __________________ -- Wake

03-09-2006, 09:43 PM	#4
tjmhillz Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: all over Member #1266 My Ride: 01 Turbo Is300 iTrader: (0)	nj is so strict. you cant do anything. joe scooby u live on mcguire my girl is stationed there. shes wit 305 squadron or something like that shes suppy though.

03-16-2006, 06:05 PM	#8
mostasteless Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Shamong NJ Member #703 iTrader: (0)	I'm just curious how the tester (I assume it will be an officer) can be expected to know what RPM every type of vehicle will be at three quarters of maximum rated horsepower, why not just go with a flat RPM like 3000 or something, or maybe just at idle. __________________ John

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