An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other required equipment, further providing for exhaust systems, mufflers and noise control; in inspection of vehicles, further providing for suspension of certificates of appointment; in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for mufflers and sound control; imposing penalties; and making editorial changes.

This Pennsylvania bill updates laws regarding vehicle exhaust systems and the oversight of vehicle inspection stations. It prohibits the sale and installation of modified mufflers or straight pipes that increase noise, setting a maximum fine of $1,000 for violations. The legislation also strengthens penalties for inspection stations by allowing the state to suspend or revoke their operating certificates if they fail to properly check exhaust systems for a third time within 18 months. Additionally, the bill clarifies which courts have jurisdiction over appeals related to vehicle inspections and operating privilege suspensions.