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[antonye]

Originally posted by MarkyMark76
EXHAUSTS (this is word for word)

Finally you no longer need to inspect an exhaust for british standard or equivalent markings. Under section 7.1,you can now decide for yourself if the noise emission from the exhaust is acceptable. However, you must still fail silencers that are marked as "not suitable for road use" Again, we have taken this step to simplify the test because of the many different markings that you can come across on exhausts.

Interesting .... so does this now mean that an over-zealous policeman can form the opinion that a perfectly legal exhaust is "a bit noisy" and thus still issue a producer, even if it has a BSAU or equivalent mark on it?

I'm thinking that this has been brought in to cover where an aftermarket sticker or plate has been put onto a noisy exhaust...

And on the flip side, will I be able to MOT my noisy pipes if I polish off the "race use only" stamp?



[Edited on 27-10-2004 by antonye]