1. An all-terrain vehicle shall not be operated without suitable and effective muffling devices. An all-terrain vehicle shall comply with the sound level standards and testing procedures established by the society of automotive engineers under SAE J1287.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 321I.12

  • All-terrain vehicle: means a motorized vehicle with not less than three and not more than six nonhighway tires that is limited in engine displacement to less than one thousand cubic centimeters and in total dry weight to less than one thousand two hundred pounds and that has a seat or saddle designed to be straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering control. See Iowa Code 321I.1
  • Commission: means the natural resource commission of the department. See Iowa Code 321I.1
  • Vehicle: means any vehicle as defined in chapter 321. See Iowa Code 321H.2
 2. The commission may adopt rules with respect to the inspection of all-terrain vehicles and testing of their mufflers.