Commando_Orange

Thank you for your response! Colombo cops seem to be somewhat fine with it, haven't had an incident *yet* but it's the cops outstation that I'm worried. I got stopped at the freaking toll gate and I can't imagine if they stopped me in a distant city, having me come all the way there without my vehicle to get my license back. That's literally my worst fear. Funny enough, if you can afford it, you could technically buy the original muffler and toss it in the trunk. Then claim you're on your way to the mechanic? (I personally wouldn't do this as I'm just starting my driving career but I mean it's an option eh?)

Thank you for your response, I appreciate it a lot especially since this question has been asked a few times with no satisfying answer. Also major respect towards you as I've seen some of your previous answers which are quite detailed and very helpful especially as a newbie. By trying to make the exhaust less obvious, you mean by driving at low rpm's? The exhaust itself is jacked up as high as it could go and the car body and engine is basically stock aside from the evo spoiler that's been added. I don't think a valve system could be added into this exhaust due to it's design and generally speaking, at under 3000 the exhaust is barely loud in a large road such as the Colombo-Galle road. I also did a bit of research and I could be wrong but the particular exhaust I have is an HKS Hi which is JASMA approved (within the decibel limit set by Japan Automotive Sports Muffler Association and some forums have given numbers such as it being less than 80 at idle and less than 95 at 4500 rpm) This is probably an obvious no but is it possible to take it to RMV and get it approved if it's below the decibel limit? Or does RMV borderline reject modifications outside stock specifications? Ultimately I don't want to end up having my license taken away when I'm outstation and frankly I'm not psychotically in love with having a loud exhaust as this is my first car and I'm extremely new to driving too. I just don't want to spend the extra money unnecessarily; buying a new muffler and having a mechanic installing it. Also is the 50,000 fine a reasonable figure or do you think he was bullshitting me on that number?

Hello all, I purchased a Mitsubishi Lancer which has stock engine components except for the exhaust which has been swapped for a HKS beat barrel exhaust. At the toll gate on the highway I was pulled over by two cops and the senior cop told that I could face a fine up to 50,000/- There are plenty of old vehicles on the road with these exhausts so I'm not sure what to do? I wasn't speeding or revving the engine like a maniac either and I have all the documents up to date including the emissions test... Please advice, *Note: I apologize if I have not complied with any forum rules, I am very new here and seeking urgent advice.