Ind. Code ch. 9-19-8

Ind. Code ch. 9-19-8
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Ind. Code § 9-19-8-0.5 Catalytic converter; when not required as equipment

Sec. 0.5. A motor vehicle that is at least twenty-five (25) years old is not required to have a catalytic converter installed as equipment on the motor vehicle unless a catalytic converter on the motor vehicle is required by rules adopted under IC 13-17-5. As added by P.L.262-2013, SEC.99.

Ind. Code § 9-19-8-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to every motor vehicle, except a vehicle that is at least twenty-five (25) years old. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-36.6(a).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.333.

Ind. Code § 9-19-8-2 Muffler leaks, alteration, or deterioration

Sec. 2. A motor vehicle must be equipped with a muffler free from the following visually discernible conditions: (1) Exhaust gas leaks. (2) Alteration of muffler elements. (3) Deterioration of muffler elements. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-36.6(b).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 9-19-8-3 Operation of muffler or noise dissipative device

Sec. 3. A motor vehicle must be equipped with a muffler or other noise dissipative device that meets the following conditions: (1) Is in good working order. (2) Is in constant operation to prevent excessive noise. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-36.6(c).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 9-19-8-4 Muffler cutouts and bypasses

Sec. 4. A motor vehicle may not be equipped with any of the following: (1) A muffler cutout. (2) A bypass. (3) Any similar device. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-36.6(d).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 9-19-8-5 Excessive fumes or smoke

Sec. 5. The engine and power mechanism of a motor vehicle must be equipped and adjusted so as to prevent the escape of excessive fumes or smoke. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-36.6(e).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 9-19-8-6 United States Department of Transportation regulations; classification of violations

Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to a person who owns or operates a vehicle or combination of vehicles that: (1) contains parts and accessories; and (2) is equipped; as required under regulations of the United States Department of Transportation. (b) A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-2(a).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
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