Virginia § 46.2-1050 - Mufflers on motorcycles
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1050 — Mufflers on motorcycles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1050. Mufflers on motorcycles
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be operated any motorcycle not equipped with a muffler or other sound dissipative device in good working order and in constant operation.
No person shall remove or render inoperative, or cause to be removed or rendered inoperative, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, any muffler or sound dissipative device on a motorcycle.
1976, c. 65, § 46.1-302.3; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1050
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1050 cover?
Section 46.2-1050 ("Mufflers on motorcycles") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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