"chicagotalontsi" posted to the ChiDSM mailing list yesterday saying:
" A bill (H.B. 2221) to ban vehicles equipped with a “muffler or exhaust
system that clearly has been modified to amplify or increase the noise of the vehicle” was introduced at the last minute and is moving through the Illinois Legislature at breakneck speed. Under the bill, vehicles determined to have been modified by virtue of a “visual observation” will fail emissions inspection.
Time is of the Essence! We Urge You to Call or Fax Members of the Senate
Environment and Energy Committee (List Attached) Immediately to Oppose H.B. 2221
* H.B. 2221 ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.
* H.B. 2221 does not supply emissions inspectors with a clear standard to
enforce (e.g. decibel limit under a sound test procedure), allowing them to make subjective judgments based on “visual observations” on whether or not a modified exhaust system is in violation.
* H.B. 2221 fails to recognize that aftermarket exhaust systems offer
increased performance, which can make a vehicle safer by improving its ability to merge, pass, travel uphill, etc.
* H.B. 2221 would make it impossible for hobbyists to replace factory
exhaust systems with more durable, better performing options."
I immediately wrote a letter and faxed both my state Senator and Representative, then I posted a link to a website that'll give you the names/numbers for your elected officials.
The response on the list was disappointing:
Jonathan Katz: "Seriously, if you get a new exhaust at Midas and it happens to be a little louder than stock (like the police will have decible meters and a listingof stock db values) is it then illegal?"
Daniel (EvoRS): "just swap the whole exhaust when we go for emmisions:)"
I swear. These people will be up in arms when they fail emissions because this bill is passed. How hard is it to write a letter and fax or mail it? This is how stupid laws get passed. Lazy citizens who talk about how much a bill sucks, but won't lift a finger to try to prevent it.
I'm not sure what I'll do if this law is passed. I'm certainly not swapping my exhaust every 2 years when I go for emissions. What bull$hit. Perhaps it'll convince Ed to move to Florida.
Before I go, let me just say, that I agree that excessively loud exhaust is a problem, but it's already dealt with via local noise ordinances!
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I strongly support IL H.B. 2221 because after-market exhaust systems are simply tools to destroy and break down the simple fabric of our society by increasing noise pollution, upsetting the peace in quiet neighborhoods and contributing to the lawlessness that is prevalent in criminal rings. The only people I know or have seen using these disruptive devices are punks and mexicans that try to get attention and piss off their host Americans because they wish to spite us for not giving them everything for free. I strongly support the bill and will do my best to help get it passed. I will even seek a class-action lawsuit to drive after-market exhaust manufacturers and installers out of business. If you want to be a pathetic scumbag, go south of the border or back to your trailer park, shove a strong needle in your arm, preferably with an overdose of some illegal substance and die already and do society a great favor. I will be vigilant about contacting local law enforcement with license plate numbers and photographs. You will be eradicated sooner or later because you are scum.
ReplyDeletei wish i was as ingnorant as the last guy.
ReplyDeletenot everyone that has an aftermarket exhaust system is 'scum'. Rather, they are car enthusiasts. My car has an aftermarket exhaust system and i live in an affluent nieghboorhood. Aftermarket exhaust systems are not meant to increase noise, they are intended to increase the horsepower and tourque of the vehicle in question because they allow the engine to flow the exhaust gasses more efficiently. As far as overly loud exhaust systems, local noise ordinances exist for those reasons. There is no reason to ban all aftermarket exhaust systems, since many are not very loud at all, but rather offer improved flow and a slightly more aggressive exhaust tone.
ReplyDeleteAnd car enthusiasts are just as much americans as you are, and therefore, we have the same freedoms as you, which should include our right to modify our own vehicles as we see fit. It is not your place to tell me what i can or cant do to my car. Rather, if you do not like the loud exhaust systems, perhaps you should move somewhere where local noise ordinances would prevent the use of those systems.
Car enthusiasts have the right to modify thier cars.
STFU and GTFO