Michigan § 257.707 - Muffler, engine, power mechanism, and exhaust system; requirements; prohibitions.
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§ 257.707. Muffler, engine, power mechanism, and exhaust system; requirements; prohibitions.
A motor vehicle, including a motorcycle or moped, shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke. A person shall not remove, destroy, or damage any of the baffles contained in the muffler, nor shall a person use a muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device upon a motorcycle or moped on a highway or street.
The engine and power mechanism of a motor vehicle shall be so equipped and adjusted as to prevent the escape of excessive fumes or smoke.
A motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a properly operating exhaust system which shall include a tailpipe and resonator on a vehicle where the original design included a tailpipe and resonator.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.707 cover?
Section 257.707 ("Muffler, engine, power mechanism, and exhaust system; requirements; prohibitions.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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