State v. Olsson

James E. Olsson appeals his conviction for possession of a controlled substance. He contends the court erred when it denied his motion to suppress the cocaine a deputy sheriff seized from him after stopping his vehicle for a defective exhaust. He argues RCW 46.37.390, which requires motor vehicles to be equipped with a muffler which is sufficient "to prevent excessive or unusual noise”, is unconstitutionally vague. We affirm.

On March 15, 1992, Lincoln County Sheriffs Deputy Kelly Hembach was parked by the side of the road on Highway 28 when Mr. Olsson drove by in his black Cá-maro. Deputy…