Relates to inspections of mufflers and exhaust systems

Bill S 4195 amends New York's vehicle safety inspection requirements to explicitly include mandatory inspections of motor vehicle mufflers and exhaust systems. This change directly affects vehicle owners who must undergo these inspections as part of routine safety checks. The bill adds muffler/exhaust system compliance to the existing list of components (like brakes and lights) that inspectors must verify during annual safety inspections. It does not create new penalties but requires this specific check to be performed during standard vehicle safety inspections. The bill is currently pending in the Transportation Committee.