Noisy trucks could face $1,000 fines if caught without a muffler under Colorado lawmakers’ proposal

Noisy trucks could face $1,000 fines if caught without a muffler under Colorado lawmakers’ proposal

Editor’s note: This story was updated to clarify that the bill only applies to commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles in Colorado could face $1,000 fines for not having mufflers under a bill making its way through the state legislature. House Bill 1039 seeks to crack down on noisy trucks by doubling the current $500 penalty for vehicles not equipped with a muffler. The measure also makes it easier for law enforcement to spot non-compliant vehi…