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Usually that will cause the sound level to be above the legal limit, But it all depends on the state where you reside,many states have exemptions for vehicles such as for historic vehicles that were not originally designed with a muffler or vehicles that are classed as street rods.In Maryland a street rod is classed as a vehicle that is 25 years or older and has been modified from its original factory design.A vehicle that is tagged as a street rod can run open pipes with no mufflers and not receive a citation,they are exempt from several other requirements that regular tagged vehicles are not..,check your local laws t make sure..
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Can you still drive a car when the muffler falls off?
You drive a car without a muffler, it is not vital to the car's system. HOWEVER without the muffler the car is vastly louder, in some states causing you to receive a ticket
Can one drive a car without a muffler?
You can drive a car without a muffler, but you should not. It is illegal. Driving without a muffler allows many pollutants into the air. Technically yes, a car can be driven without a muffler but there are a few good reasons not to do so. The most important risk of not having a muffler is that there are laws regarding sound levels and a car without a muffler might be over government approved noise levels resulting in not being in compliance with the law and the end result being a fine. Another reason for not doing so is the impact it would have on your vehicle. A muffler on a car will increase its performance, efficiency and power output. It will also decrease the wear and tear on the engines’ parts.
Drive your car without a license?
No! It is illegal to drive a car without a licence.
Is it illegal to drive a car without a windshield in North Carolina?
Yes, it is illegal to drive a car in North Carolina without a windshield.
Is it illegal to drive without power steering?
It is not illegal to drive without power steering. Many people who drive very old cars do not have power steering.
What happens if you put a muffler on without a catalytic converter?
It is illegal to remove a catalytic converter from any road vehicle.
Is it illegal to drive a car without a hood?
In Michigan it's leagle to run with no hood. It's illegal to drive without your bumper/cover.
Is it illegal to drive without tail light?
The law requires for all lights to be on when driving so yes it is illegal to drive without tail light
Does your car need a cut out muffler?
Muffler cut out? Not needed in most states illegal
Is it legal to drive without a muffler in WI?
yes but u need to have a catalitic converter still attached
Is it illegal to drive a car without a horn?
In states where cars have to be inspected it is illegal. In the UK it is illegal.
Is it illegal to drive without registration?
Yes, it is illegal. You will be cited and your car will be impounded.
