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North Las Vegas Municipal Code tit. 10, ch. 10.40

in effect

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.40.010 Emissions of Smoke or Steam.

10.40.010 - Emissions of Smoke or Steam. It is unlawful for any person operating a self-propelled vehicle upon the streets to permit the motors of the same to operate in such manner as to visibly emit an unduly great amount of steam, smoke or other products of combustion from exhaust pipes or other pipes or openings. (Prior Code § 9.40.170)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.40.020 Exhaust System.

10.40.020 - Exhaust System. The exhaust system of every motor vehicle subject to the provisions of this title shall extend beyond the rear or side of the body, but shall in no case terminate in the vicinity of an exit. Exhaust pipes, mufflers and tailpipes shall be entirely outside the body of the motor vehicle. No flexible pipe or tubing shall be used except where necessary to prevent breakage, and shall be only of the hermetically sealed exhaust type. (Prior Code § 9.40.180)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.40.030 Exhaust Pipes.

10.40.030 - Exhaust Pipes. The exhaust gases from a motor vehicle shall not be directed to the side of the vehicle between two feet and eleven (11) feet above the ground. (Prior Code § 9.40.190)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.40.040 Modification of Exhaust Systems.

10.40.040 - Modification of Exhaust Systems. No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the motor of such vehicle, above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle and the original muffler shall comply with all of the requirements of this title. (Prior Code § 9.40.200)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.40.050 Gases and Fumes.

10.40.050 - Gases and Fumes. The cab of any motor vehicle shall be reasonably tight against the penetration of gases and fumes from the engine and exhaust system. The exhaust system, including the manifold, muffler and exhaust pipes shall be so constructed as to be capable of being maintained and shall be maintained in a reasonably gas-tight condition. (Prior Code § 9.40.210)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.40.060 Mufflers Required.

10.40.060 - Mufflers Required. It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorcycle, motor powered bicycle, or any motor powered vehicle within the city, whether on public or private property, unless such motorcycle, motor powered bicycle, or motor powered vehicle is at all times equipped and installed with an exhaust muffler or mufflers in good working order and in continuous operation so as to prevent excessive or unusual noise, and it shall further be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle within the city, whether on public or private property, when such motorcycle, motor powered bicycle, or motor powered vehicle is equipped with a cutout, by-pass, or any other muffler elimination appliance or device, and such equipment or device is in use, except during a sporting event duly authorized by the city. (Prior Code § 9.42.010)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.40.070 Muffler Defined.

10.40.070 - Muffler Defined. A muffler as used in Section 10.40.060 shall be a muffler commonly designated as a street or stock muffler, consisting of a series of chambers or baffle plates, used for the purpose of receiving exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine and is effective in reducing noise, but does not include such device equipped with an apparatus which permits the exhaust gas to be discharged directly into the air without passing through such device. (Prior Code § 9.42.020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.40.080 Unnecessary, Annoying, Discomforting Noises.

10.40.080 - Unnecessary, Annoying, Discomforting Noises. It is unlawful to make, cause or suffer or permit to be made or caused upon any public street or in any public place or on any premises within the city, any loud or unnecessary noises or sounds which are annoying and discomforting to persons of ordinary sensitiveness or which are so harsh or so prolonged or unnatural or unusual in their use, time or place, as to occasion physical discomfort. (Prior Code § 9.42.030)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.40.090 Exceptions.

10.40.090 - Exceptions. Nothing under the provisions of this chapter shall apply to the official use of police, fire or other emergency vehicles, including the use of their sirens or other warning devices. (Prior Code § 9.42.040)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.40.100 Violation—Penalty.

10.40.100 - Violation—Penalty. Any person who violates any of the provisions of Sections 10.40.060 through 10.40.090 is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment in the city jail for a term not to exceed six months or by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Prior Code § 9.42.050)

Source: City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/north_las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT10VETR_CH10.40EXSYFetched: 11/1/2026