Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by prohibiting the operation of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle with certain types of aftermarket mufflers, and by prohibiting businesses and other persons from installing such prohibited types of aftermarket mufflers, and providing for fines and penalties; and amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by providing for the revocation of the business privilege license of a business that violates the prohibition against the installation of certain prohibited mufflers; all under certain terms and conditions.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE.

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CHAPTER 12-1100. MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES.

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§12-1129. Prohibited Exhaust Systems.

(1) Definitions.

(a) Aftermarket Muffler. An exhaust system that replaces the factory installed muffler.

(b) Baffles. A removable hollow-core muffler system component that is designed to reduce exhaust noise.

(c) Hollow-Core Muffler. A muffler where the exhaust inlet is visible from the exhaust outlet.

(d) Straight-Pipe Exhaust Systems. An aftermarket motorcycle exhaust system that has the outward appearance of a uniform, consistent diameter the entire length of the system.

(2) No individual shall operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle with a hollow-core muffler that is missing a baffle or straight-pipe exhaust system.

(3) No individual shall install a straight-pipe exhaust system or a hollow-core muffler without a baffle or remove a baffle from any aftermarket muffler.

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[§12-1129]

§12-1132

. Penalty.

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(2) Any person violating any of the provisions of Sections 12-1113(3), 12-1120, 12-1123, 12-1124, 12-1126, 12-1127(1), 12-1127(2), 12-1127(3) [and] 12-1128

and 12-1129

shall be liable for payment of fines, costs and additional fees prescribed and assessed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 12-2800 of this Title.

[§12-1130]

§12-1131.

Vehicle Seizures.

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CHAPTER 12-2800. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF PARKING VIOLATIONS.

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§ 12-2809. Civil Penalties and Costs.

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(2) Any person violating the following provisions of Title 12 shall, upon a final finding of liability pursuant to this Chapter 12-2800, be liable for payment of the civil penalty indicated, in addition to the costs and fees set forth in subsection 12-2809(1):

Code Provision Violation Description Penalty

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§12-1129. Operate with illegal muffler; install $1,500.00

illegal muffler

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SECTION 2. Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 19-2600. BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAXES.

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§ 19-2602. Licenses.

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(4) Every person required to procure a license under this Section shall as a condition to the receipt or retention of the license:

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(h) refrain from violating the provisions of Section 12-1129, relating to the installation of certain types of illegal mufflers.

[(h)]

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Explanation:

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Italics

indicate new matter added.

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