Are you unsure whether the news you just heard regarding the automotive industry is indeed true?
Whether it’s fake news about an exhaust noise law, or misconceptions about proposed automotive legislation going viral, the SEMA Action Network (SAN) recently created a tool to help set the facts straight.
Now, industry members can submit tips and questions using SAN’s online “Fact vs. Fiction” tool for fact-checking by expects.
An example of a recent posted question -
Question: Is it true that a new bill in New York will ban exhaust noise modifications?
Answer: Fiction. In 2021, lawmakers in New York introduced a pair of bills (S. 784 and A. 471) seeking to curb loud cars and trucks. The bills were amended several times prior to passage and were approved by Governor Kathy Hochul in late October. The new law doesn’t change the state’s existing exhaust noise laws, which require every motor vehicle to be equipped with a muffler in working condition and prohibits the installation of bypasses, cutouts or similar devices. Comparable language is universally used by states across the country and is designed to prevent motorists from deleting their muffler and/or catalytic converter. The new law simply allows police to write larger fines for those breaking existing law.
To view more submitted questions, or to submit your own, click here.
