Exhaust Noise in Maine
Vehicle type: Suv
Maine treats an exhaust at or below 95 decibels, measured under SAE J1169, as compliant — a statutory safe harbor for vehicles other than motorcycles. Cutouts and bypasses are banned separately.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
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Street-legal exhaust noise picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Maine.
Measure your exhaust at the test RPM before a fix-it ticket does.
Exhaust silencer insert →A removable insert that brings a loud exhaust back under your state's limit.
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