Aftermarket Exhaust in Virginia
Vehicle type: Suv
Replacing the exhaust system is legal in Virginia, 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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