Exhaust Noise in Nevada
Conditional
Nevada sets numeric limits by regulation: passenger cars may not exceed 76 dBA where the speed limit is 35 mph or less, or 82 dBA above that, measured at 50 feet. A muffler is separately required.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
150) rather than statute, which is why they are often missed.
Specific Limits
- Measured at
- 50 feet
- dB limit cars
- 76 dBA where the speed limit is 35 mph or less; 82 dBA above 35 mph
Frequently Asked Questions
Are exhaust noise legal in Nevada?
Nevada sets numeric limits by regulation: passenger cars may not exceed 76 dBA where the speed limit is 35 mph or less, or 82 dBA above that, measured at 50 feet. A muffler is separately required.
What are the exact exhaust noise limits in Nevada?
Measured at: 50 feet. dB limit cars: 76 dBA where the speed limit is 35 mph or less; 82 dBA above 35 mph. Source: NAC 484D.150 (muffler: NRS 484D.415, standards: NRS 484D.410).
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