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CA Veh Code § 27153 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27153.

27153.  (a) A motor vehicle shall not be operated in a manner resulting in the escape of excessive smoke, flame, gas, oil, or fuel residue.(b) A nongasoline heavy-duty onroad motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds shall not be operated in a manner resulting in the escape of visible smoke, except during active regeneration.(c) (1) A violation of this section is a correctable violation pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 40610) of Chapter 2 of Division 17. Except as provided in paragraph (2) and subdivision (d), an owner or operator of a vehicle found to be in violation of this section shall have 45 days to correct the violation and the vehicle shall not be prohibited from being used during this time.(2) Except as provided in subdivision (d), an owner or operator of a vehicle that is used exclusively in the conduct of agricultural operations and that is found to be in violation of this section shall have a time period determined by the State Air Resources Board that is not less than 75 days from the date of the citation to correct the violation and the vehicle shall not be prohibited from being used during that time.(d) Notwithstanding subdivision (c), a vehicle found to have willfully tampered emission controls, including the vehicle’s onboard diagnostics system, shall not be operated. (e) This section applies to motor vehicles of the United States or its agencies, to the extent authorized by federal law.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 298, Sec. 6. (SB 210) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Veh Code § 27153.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27153.5.

27153.5.  (a) No motor vehicle first sold or registered as a new motor vehicle on or after January 1, 1971, shall discharge into the atmosphere at elevation of less than 4,000 feet any air contaminant for a period of more than 10 seconds which is:(1) As dark or darker in shade as that designated as No. 1 on the Ringelmann Chart, as published by the United States Bureau of Mines, or(2) Of such opacity as to obscure an observer’s view to a degree equal to or greater than does smoke described in paragraph (1) of this subdivision.(b) No motor vehicle first sold or registered prior to January 1, 1971, shall discharge into the atmosphere at elevation of less than 4,000 feet any air contaminant for a period of more than 10 seconds which is:(1) As dark or darker in shade than that designated as No. 2 on the Ringelmann Chart, as published by the United States Bureau of Mines, or(2) Of such opacity as to obscure an observer’s view to a degree equal to or greater than does smoke described in paragraph (1) of this subdivision.(c) The provisions of this section apply to motor vehicles of the United States or its agencies, to the extent authorized by federal law.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 216.)
CA Veh Code § 27154 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27154.

27154.  The cab of any motor vehicle shall be reasonably tight against the penetration of gases and fumes from the engine or exhaust system. The exhaust system, including the manifold, muffler, and exhaust pipes shall be so constructed as to be capable of being maintained and shall be maintained in a reasonably gastight condition.(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 27154.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27154.1.

27154.1.  (a) The flooring in all motor vehicles shall be substantially constructed, free of unnecessary holes and openings and shall be maintained so as to minimize the entrance of fumes, exhaust gases, or fire.(b) Floors shall not be permeated with oil or other substances likely to cause injury to persons using the floor as a traction surface.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 451, Sec. 54. (SB 491) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Veh Code § 27155 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27155.

27155.  No motor vehicle shall be operated or parked upon any highway unless the filling spout for the fuel tank is closed by a cap or cover of noncombustible material.(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 453.)
CA Veh Code § 27156.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27156.1.

27156.1.  The installation, prior to January 1, 1974, of an auxiliary gasoline fuel tank for use on a 1973 or earlier model year motor vehicle, which vehicle is required, pursuant to Part 5 (commencing with Section 43000) of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code or the National Emission Standards Act (42 U.S.C., Secs. 1857f-1 to 1857f-7, inclusive), to be equipped with a fuel system evaporative loss control device, shall not be deemed a violation of Section 27156 of this code. As used in this section, the term “auxiliary gasoline fuel tank,” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 43834 of the Health and Safety Code.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 957.)
CA Veh Code § 27156.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27156.2.

27156.2.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any publicly owned authorized emergency vehicle operated by a peace officer, as defined in Section 830 of the Penal Code, any authorized emergency vehicle, as defined in Section 165 and used for fighting fires or responding to emergency fire calls pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) or pursuant to subdivision (c) or (d) of that section, and any publicly owned authorized emergency vehicle used by an emergency medical technician-paramedic, as defined in Section 1797.84 of the Health and Safety Code, is exempt from requirements imposed pursuant to California law and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto for motor vehicle pollution control devices.(Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 595, Sec. 1.)
CA Veh Code § 27156.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27156.3.

27156.3.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any motor vehicle of mosquito abatement, vector control, or pest abatement districts or agencies, any authorized emergency vehicle as defined in Section 165, except subdivision (f) thereof, and any ambulance used by a private entity under contract with a public agency, is exempt from requirements imposed pursuant to California law and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto for motor vehicle pollution control devices.(Added by renumbering Section 27156.2 (as added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 669) by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 116.)
CA Veh Code § 27157 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27157.

27157.  The State Air Resources Board, after consultation with, and pursuant to the recommendations of, the commissioner, shall adopt such reasonable regulations as it determines are necessary for the public health and safety regarding the maximum allowable emissions of pollutants from vehicles upon a highway. Such regulations shall apply only to vehicles required by Part 5 (commencing with Section 43000) of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code or any federal law or regulation to be equipped with devices or systems to control emission of pollutants from the exhaust and shall not be stricter than the emission standards required of that model year motor vehicle when first manufactured.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 373.)
CA Veh Code § 27157.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27157.5.

27157.5.  The State Air Resources Board, after consultation with, and pursuant to the recommendations of, the commissioner, shall adopt such reasonable standards as it determines are necessary for the public health and safety for the emission of air pollutants from the exhaust of motor vehicles of 1955 through 1965 model years. These standards shall be based on the normal emissions of such cars when the timing and carburetor are in proper adjustment and the spark plugs are in proper operating condition.(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1095.)
CA Veh Code § 27158 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27158.

27158.  After notice by a traffic officer that a vehicle does not comply with any regulation adopted pursuant to Section 27157, no person shall operate, and no owner shall permit the operation of, such vehicle for more than 30 days thereafter unless a certificate of compliance has been issued for such vehicle in accordance with the provisions of Section 9889.18 of the Business and Professions Code or unless the department has checked the vehicle and determined that the vehicle has been made to comply with such regulation adopted pursuant to Section 27157. A certificate of compliance issued for such vehicle shall, for a period of one year from date of issue, constitute proof of compliance with any regulations adopted pursuant to Section 27157 provided that no required pollution control device has been disconnected, modified, or altered or has been adjusted by other than a licensed installer in a licensed motor vehicle pollution control device installation and inspection station subsequent to the issuance of the certificate of compliance. The provisions of this section shall apply to the United States and its agencies to the extent authorized by federal law.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 769.)
CA Veh Code § 27158.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27158.1.

27158.1.  (a) Commencing one year after the effective date of a regulation implementing the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 44150) of Part 5 of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code), a legal owner or registered owner of a nongasoline heavy-duty onroad motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds shall maintain a Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Compliance Certificate, as described in Section 44152 of the Health and Safety Code, or a facsimile or electronic copy of that certificate of compliance, with the vehicle for which the certificate is issued.(b) Subdivision (a) does not apply when a Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Compliance Certificate is necessarily removed from the vehicle for the purpose of renewal or when the vehicle is left unattended.(c) A violation of this section shall be cited in accordance with Section 40610.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 298, Sec. 7. (SB 210) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Veh Code § 27158.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27158.2.

27158.2.  (a) The driver of a nongasoline heavy-duty onroad motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds shall present a Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Compliance Certificate, as described in Section 44152 of the Health and Safety Code, or other evidence of that certificate of compliance, of the vehicle under the driver’s immediate control for examination upon demand by any peace officer.(b) The driver of the vehicle described in subdivision (a) shall not present to any peace officer a Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Compliance Certificate not issued for that vehicle.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 298, Sec. 8. (SB 210) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Veh Code § 27158.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27158.5.

27158.5.  After notice by a traffic officer that a motor vehicle does not comply with any standard adopted pursuant to Section 27157.5, no person shall operate, and no owner shall permit the operation of, such motor vehicle for more than 30 days thereafter unless a certificate of compliance has been issued for such vehicle in accordance with the provisions of Section 9889.18 of the Business and Professions Code or unless the department has checked the vehicle and determined that the vehicle has been made to comply with such standard adopted pursuant to Section 27157.5. A certificate of compliance issued for such vehicle shall, for a period of one year from date of issue, constitute proof of compliance with the standards determined pursuant to Section 27157.5.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 769.)
CA Veh Code § 27159 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2 - Exhaust Systems|Section 27159.

27159.  Any uniformed member of the California Highway Patrol may order a vehicle stored when it is located within the territorial limits in which the member may act if requested by a representative of the State Air Resources Board to remove the vehicle from service pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 44011.6 of the Health and Safety Code. All towing and storage fees for a vehicle removed under this section shall be paid by the owner.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1433, Sec. 24.)
CA Veh Code § 27200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2.5 - Noise Limits|Section 27200.

27200.  (a) The Department of Motor Vehicles shall not register on a dealer’s report of sale a new motor vehicle, except an off-highway motor vehicle subject to identification as provided in Division 16.5 (commencing with Section 38000), which produces a maximum noise exceeding the applicable noise limit at a distance of 50 feet from the centerline of travel under test procedures established by the Department of the California Highway Patrol.(b) The Department of Motor Vehicles may accept a dealer’s certificate as proof of compliance with this article.(c) Test procedures for compliance with this article shall be established by the Department of the California Highway Patrol, taking into consideration the test procedures of the Society of Automotive Engineers.(d) No person shall sell or offer for sale a new motor vehicle, except an off-highway motor vehicle subject to identification as provided in Division 16.5 (commencing with Section 38000), which produces a maximum noise exceeding the applicable noise limit specified in this article, and for which noise emission standards or regulations have not been adopted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the Noise Control Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-574).(e) No person shall sell or offer for sale a new motor vehicle, except an off-highway motor vehicle subject to identification as provided in Division 16.5 (commencing with Section 38000), which produces noise that exceeds or in any way violates the noise emission standards or regulations adopted for such a motor vehicle by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the Noise Control Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-574).(f) As used in this section, the term “register” is equivalent to the term “licensing” as used in Section 6(e)(2) of the Noise Control Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-574; Title 42, United States Code, Section 4905(e)(2)).(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 558.)
CA Veh Code § 27201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2.5 - Noise Limits|Section 27201.

27201.  For the purposes of Section 27200, the noise limit of 92 dbA shall apply to any motorcycle manufactured before 1970.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 83.)
CA Veh Code § 27202 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2.5 - Noise Limits|Section 27202.

27202.  For the purposes of Section 27200, the following noise limits shall apply to any motorcycle, other than a motor-driven cycle, manufactured:(1) After 1969, and before 1973  ........................ 88 dbA(2) After 1972, and before 1975  ........................ 86 dbA(3) After 1974, and before 1986  ........................ 83 dbA(4) After 1985  ........................ 80 dbA(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 356, Sec. 1.)
CA Veh Code § 27202.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2.5 - Noise Limits|Section 27202.1.

27202.1.  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a person shall not park, use, or operate a motorcycle, registered in the State of California, that does not bear the required applicable federal Environmental Protection Agency exhaust system label pursuant to Subparts D (commencing with Section 205.150) and E (commencing with Section 205.164) of Part 205 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations. A violation of this section shall be considered a mechanical violation and a peace officer shall not stop a motorcycle solely on a suspicion of a violation of this section. A peace officer shall cite a violation of this section as a secondary infraction.(b) A violation of this section is punishable as follows:(1) For a first conviction, by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50), nor more than one hundred dollars ($100).(2) For a second or subsequent conviction, by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100), nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250).(c) (1) The notice to appear issued or complaint filed for a violation of this section shall require that the person to whom the notice to appear is issued, or against whom the complaint is filed, produce proof of correction pursuant to Section 40150.(2) Upon producing proof of correction to the satisfaction of the court, the court may dismiss the penalty imposed pursuant to subdivision (b) for a first violation of this section.(d) (1) This section is applicable to a person operating a motorcycle that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2013, or a motorcycle with aftermarket exhaust system equipment that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2013.(2) Penalties imposed pursuant to this section are in addition to penalties imposed pursuant to any other applicable laws or regulations.(3) This section does not supersede, negate, or otherwise alter any other applicable laws or regulations.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. (SB 435) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Veh Code § 27203 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2.5 - Noise Limits|Section 27203.

27203.  For the purposes of Section 27200, the noise limit of 82 dbA shall apply to any snowmobile manufactured after 1972.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 83.)
CA Veh Code § 27204 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2.5 - Noise Limits|Section 27204.

27204.  For the purposes of Section 27200, the following noise limits shall apply to any motor vehicle within the specified manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating and date of manufacture:GVWR—PoundsDate of ManufactureNoise  Limit—dbAOver 6,000after 1967 and before 197388Over 6,000after 1972 and before 197586Over 6,000after 1974 and before 197883Over 8,500after 1977 and before 198283Over 6,000 but not over 8,500after 197780Over 8,500 but not  over 10,000after 198180Over 10,000after 1981 and before 198883Over 10,000after 198780(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 274, Sec. 1.)
CA Veh Code § 27206 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2.5 - Noise Limits|Section 27206.

27206.  For the purposes of Section 27200, the following noise limits shall apply to any other motor vehicle, not specified in this article, manufactured:(1) After 1967, and before 1973  ........................ 86 dbA(2) After 1972, and before 1975  ........................ 84 dbA(3) After 1974  ........................ 80 dbA(Added by renumbering Section 27205 by Stats. 1977, Ch. 558.)
CA Veh Code § 27207 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 2.5 - Noise Limits|Section 27207.

27207.  No motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds and equipped with an engine speed governor shall produce a sound level exceeding 88 dbA, measured on an open site at a distance of 50 feet from the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle, when its engine is accelerated from idle with wide open throttle to governed speed with the vehicle stationary, transmission in neutral, and clutch, if any, engaged. Test procedures for compliance with this section shall be established by the department, taking into consideration the procedures of the United States Department of Transportation. The procedures may provide for measuring at other distances, in which case the measurement shall be corrected so as to provide for measurements equivalent to the noise limit established by this section measured at 50 feet.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 124, Sec. 134. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Veh Code § 27302 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 3 - Safety Belts and Inflatable Restraint Systems|Section 27302.

27302.  No person shall sell or offer for sale any seatbelt or attachments thereto for use in a vehicle unless it complies with requirements established by the department.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 723.)
CA Veh Code § 27304 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 3 - Safety Belts and Inflatable Restraint Systems|Section 27304.

27304.  All vehicles owned and utilized in driver training by a driver training school licensed under the provisions of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 11100) of Division 5 or in a course in automobile driver training in any secondary school maintained under the Education Code shall be equipped with a seatbelt for the driver and each passenger. Such seatbelt shall comply with requirements established by the department.It shall be unlawful for any driver or passenger to operate or ride in such a vehicle while it is being operated for the purposes of driver training, unless such person is utilizing an installed seatbelt in the proper manner.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 723.)
CA Veh Code § 27305 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 12 - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES|CHAPTER 5 - Other Equipment|ARTICLE 3 - Safety Belts and Inflatable Restraint Systems|Section 27305.

27305.  All publicly owned firefighting vehicles designed for and used in responding to emergency fire calls and in combating fires shall be equipped with seatbelts for each seat utilized by personnel when such vehicles are being operated. Such seatbelts shall comply with requirements established by the department.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 723.)