Committee approves DMV bill draft adding motorcycle exhaust limits and inspection language

May 8, 2026

A legislative committee on May 8 approved draft 3.1 of a miscellaneous DMV bill that adds a motorcycle exhaust/noise inspection provision requiring mufflers or equivalent devices, removes prior 'EPA stamp' language, and directs the commissioner to update the inspection manual; members debated definitions and enforcement limits.

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A legislative committee voted Friday to approve draft 3.1 of a miscellaneous DMV bill that adds new motorcycle exhaust and noise provisions to the vehicle inspection chapter and directs the commissioner to amend the inspection manual to implement the changes.

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