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Exhaust Noise in Utah

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Utah sets no statewide decibel limit for passenger cars. A muffler in good working order is required, exhaust may not produce excessive or unusual noise, and cutouts or bypasses are prohibited.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Utah law is qualitative rather than numeric: A muffler in good working order is required, exhaust may not produce excessive or unusual noise, and cutouts or bypasses are prohibited. Utah's section also covers smoke, fumes, and air-pollution-control devices.

Specific Limits

Statewide decibel limit
none

Statute

Utah Code § 41-6a-1626

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are exhaust noise legal in Utah?
Utah sets no statewide decibel limit for passenger cars. A muffler in good working order is required, exhaust may not produce excessive or unusual noise, and cutouts or bypasses are prohibited.
What are the exact exhaust noise limits in Utah?
Statewide decibel limit: none. Source: Utah Code § 41-6a-1626.

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