01-27-2005, 06:42 PM
Legislation to Allow Reasonable Exhaust System Modifications
To Be Heard in Committee Tomorrow, Jan. 28
Legislation (H.B. 2895) that would allow VirginiaÔÇÖs vehicle hobbyists to install and use aftermarket modified exhaust systems that meet a 95-decibel limit under a fair and predictable test standard will be considered by Subcommittee 3 of the House Transportation Committee tomorrow, Jan. 28 at 7:00 a.m.
We Urge You to Contact Subcommittee Members (List Attached) Immediately
to Support H.B. 2895
┬À H.B. 2895 would remove subjective provisions in the law and force compliance with an objectively measured standard. Under the standard, exhaust noise could not exceed a sound reading of 95-decibels under a fair and predictable test (Society of Automotive Engineers J1169 - May 1998).
┬À H.B. 2895 would benefit consumers, the aftermarket industry and police officers who are charged with enforcing the law.
┬À H.B. 2895 would remedy the enforcement policy currently used by police officers in which nearly all exhaust systems not of a type installed as standard factory equipment are considered illegal - even where noise levels are not excessive or unusual. This policy leaves enthusiasts, exhaust system manufacturers and dealers without recourse.
┬À H.B. 2895 recognizes that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.
┬À H.B. 2895 recognizes that aftermarket exhaust systems offer increased durability and performance, which can make a vehicle safer by improving its ability to merge, pass, travel uphill, etc.
┬ÀH.B. 2895 challenges the erroneous assumption that enthusiasts who equip their vehicles with modified exhaust systems are involved in illegal street racing.
DONÔÇÖT DELAY! Please contact members of the Virginia House Transportation Committee ÔÇô Subcommittee 3 immediately by phone or e-mail to request their support of this bill.
Subcommittee 3 Members
Charles Carrico, Sr.
Phone: (804) 698-1005
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailto
el_Carrico@house.state.va.us">Del_Carrico@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e -->
Mamye BaCote
Phone: (804) 698-1095
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailtoel_BaCote@house.state.va.us">Del_BaCote@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e -->
Timothy Hugo
Phone: (804) 698-1040
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailtoel_Hugo@house.state.va.us">Del_Hugo@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e -->
Joe May
Phone: (804) 698-1033
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailtoel_May@house.state.va.us">Del_May@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e -->
G. Glenn Oder
Phone: (804) 698-1094
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailtoel_Oder@house.state.va.us">Del_Oder@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e -->
Albert Pollard, Jr.
Phone: (804) 698-1099
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailtoel_Pollard@house.state.va.us">Del_Pollard@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e -->
Jackie Stump
Phone: (804) 698-1003
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailtoel_Stump@house.state.va.us">Del_Stump@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e -->
To Be Heard in Committee Tomorrow, Jan. 28
Legislation (H.B. 2895) that would allow VirginiaÔÇÖs vehicle hobbyists to install and use aftermarket modified exhaust systems that meet a 95-decibel limit under a fair and predictable test standard will be considered by Subcommittee 3 of the House Transportation Committee tomorrow, Jan. 28 at 7:00 a.m.
We Urge You to Contact Subcommittee Members (List Attached) Immediately
to Support H.B. 2895
┬À H.B. 2895 would remove subjective provisions in the law and force compliance with an objectively measured standard. Under the standard, exhaust noise could not exceed a sound reading of 95-decibels under a fair and predictable test (Society of Automotive Engineers J1169 - May 1998).
┬À H.B. 2895 would benefit consumers, the aftermarket industry and police officers who are charged with enforcing the law.
┬À H.B. 2895 would remedy the enforcement policy currently used by police officers in which nearly all exhaust systems not of a type installed as standard factory equipment are considered illegal - even where noise levels are not excessive or unusual. This policy leaves enthusiasts, exhaust system manufacturers and dealers without recourse.
┬À H.B. 2895 recognizes that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.
┬À H.B. 2895 recognizes that aftermarket exhaust systems offer increased durability and performance, which can make a vehicle safer by improving its ability to merge, pass, travel uphill, etc.
┬ÀH.B. 2895 challenges the erroneous assumption that enthusiasts who equip their vehicles with modified exhaust systems are involved in illegal street racing.
DONÔÇÖT DELAY! Please contact members of the Virginia House Transportation Committee ÔÇô Subcommittee 3 immediately by phone or e-mail to request their support of this bill.
Subcommittee 3 Members
Charles Carrico, Sr.
Phone: (804) 698-1005
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailto
el_Carrico@house.state.va.us">Del_Carrico@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e --> Mamye BaCote
Phone: (804) 698-1095
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailto
el_BaCote@house.state.va.us">Del_BaCote@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e --> Timothy Hugo
Phone: (804) 698-1040
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailto
el_Hugo@house.state.va.us">Del_Hugo@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e --> Joe May
Phone: (804) 698-1033
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailto
el_May@house.state.va.us">Del_May@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e --> G. Glenn Oder
Phone: (804) 698-1094
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailto
el_Oder@house.state.va.us">Del_Oder@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e --> Albert Pollard, Jr.
Phone: (804) 698-1099
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailto
el_Pollard@house.state.va.us">Del_Pollard@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e --> Jackie Stump
Phone: (804) 698-1003
Email: <!-- e --><a href="mailto
el_Stump@house.state.va.us">Del_Stump@house.state.va.us</a><!-- e -->