No, China’s Vehicle Noise Pollution Control Law (2026 enforcement) bans exhaust modifications exceeding 92 dB(A) for passenger vehicles and 96 dB(A) for commercial vehicles. Local traffic police and environmental bureaus conduct random roadside checks, with fines up to ¥2,000 and potential vehicle impoundment.
Key Regulations for Loud Exhausts in China
- National Standard GB 1495-2002: Limits vehicle noise to 74 dB(A) for cars, 82 dB(A) for trucks; modifications must comply or face penalties.
- Public Security Bureau (PSB) Traffic Regulations: Mandates original equipment compliance; unauthorized alterations trigger administrative fines under Article 99.
- Local Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) Enforcement: Cities like Beijing and Shanghai deploy noise meters; repeat offenders risk license plate revocation or forced retrofits.
Recent 2026 amendments strengthen enforcement, requiring annual noise inspections for modified vehicles. Aftermarket parts must carry CCC certification; uncertified systems are confiscated. Courts increasingly uphold impoundment orders for repeat violations.