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HRS §291-22

No loud exhaust or muffler changes on motor scooters

This law makes it illegal to drive a motor scooter on public roads if its exhaust pipe or muffler has been changed from the factory design to make the engine louder. It applies only to motor scooters as defined elsewhere in state law.

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The statute, as written — Regulation of exhaust pipe and muffler

It shall be unlawful for any person to drive upon the public highways any motor scooter, as defined in section 286-2, the exhaust pipe or muffler of which has been so changed from the factory design as to increase the volume or audibility of the explosions within the motor thereof.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§286-2 Definitions for Hawaii's vehicle and traffic laws

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