Quote Originally Posted by DurtySpeed
It just has to have a cat and be within the decibel limits which if yours is what you say, then it probably isn't.
I don't think they traditionally mind the noise as long as you're not being as @sshat. My exhaust on the Miata has a cat but no muffler and is obnoxiously V8-loud. I've driven past cops all the time and never been pulled over fot it.