§ 36-66. Mufflers; excessive fumes or smoke.  


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  • A. 
    Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise or annoying smoke, and no person shall operate on the streets a motor vehicle equipped with a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device, or a device for the purpose of causing flame or smoke to be emitted from a vehicle, except a highway maintenance vehicle.
    B. 
    The engine and power mechanism of every motor vehicle shall be so equipped and adjusted as to prevent the escape of excessive fumes or smoke.
Traf. Code § 53b