Table 4 Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Standards
Allowable Noise Limits | ||
Model Year | Maximum Noise Level (dBA and distance from vehicle to measuring point) | |
Stationary Test 20 inches (.5 meters) | Moving Test at 50 feet (15.2 meters) | |
Motorcycles | ||
1975 and before | 102 | 85 |
After 1975 | 99 | 82 |
Snowmobiles | ||
1971 and before | --- | 86 |
1972-1975 | --- | 84 |
After 1975 | --- | 80 |
Boats | ||
Underwater exhaust - all | 100 | 84 |
Atmosphere exhaust - all | 100 | 84 |
All Others | ||
Front engine - all | 95 | 78 |
Mid and Rear Engines - all | 97 | 78 |