UPCOMINGCaliforniaJan 1, 2027✓ Human reviewed

Cal-VIS prepared for 2027 vehicle-noise compliance requirement

BAR's Spring 2026 newsletter says AB 2496 will require courts to verify a BAR Referee certificate of compliance for cited excessive-noise vehicles beginning January 1, 2027, and Cal-VIS has been updated in preparation.

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What to check

If your work depends on BAR Referee noise inspections, review BAR's implementation information before January 1, 2027.

Official evidence

Source and verification

Verified
Sep 19, 2026
Applies to
General mechanical, Mixed services
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