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Committee hears federal motorcycle noise and labeling standards; enforcement varies by state
Summary
DMV staff summarized federal motorcycle noise-labeling rules requiring 80 dB (street bikes) or 82 dB (dirt bikes) at time of sale and explained states vary in enforcement methods; committee asked for federal test procedure and how inspections would verify compliance.
During the same House Transportation session, DMV staff briefed members on federal motorcycle noise-emissions and labeling requirements and how states enforce them.
The agency official said federal rules require that motorcycles manufactured in 1986 or later meet noise limits at the time of initial sale — 80 decibels for…
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