Aftermarket Exhaust in New York
Vehicle type: Sedan
Replacing the exhaust system is legal in New York, but a muffler in good working order is required and cutouts or bypasses are prohibited. Modifications that make the exhaust louder than the originally installed muffler are specifically prohibited.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
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