$370 citation for my lights!!!
03-21-2005, 06:59 PM
#41
yea this cop was a jerk...he asked me if it was raining, snowing or foggy out?? just becuz my fog lights were on, i know you aren't suppose to have them on but hey, it was during the day, i didn't think it would bother anyone...this happened in springfield, MA btw. i'm def going to appeal it, why wouldn't i, if anyting i'm sure they will lower it, i'm gonna take pics of stock lights and bring it to court showing the court i respect the law or whatever. i'll let you guys know what's up tho, thnks for the advice fellas
03-21-2005, 07:05 PM
#42
Originally Posted by OOmaxSE
yea this cop was a jerk...he asked me if it was raining, snowing or foggy out?? just becuz my fog lights were on, i know you aren't suppose to have them on but hey, it was during the day, i didn't think it would bother anyone...this happened in springfield, MA btw. i'm def going to appeal it, why wouldn't i, if anyting i'm sure they will lower it, i'm gonna take pics of stock lights and bring it to court showing the court i respect the law or whatever. i'll let you guys know what's up tho, thnks for the advice fellas
I doubt it will work, but hey give it a try you never know they may believe that you learned your lesson or whatever.
All these police dept. want is money so that they look good and so that they can raise capital for all their huge spending costs, etc.
whatever let the pigs be the greasy bacon they are going to be - there is nothing we can do about it.
03-21-2005, 07:09 PM
#44
Originally Posted by The Kid
iam a cop for the usaf which is strickter then civilian cops we have to look at evrything even lights systems engine noise cats mufflers all that stuff. i just dont give a sh*t cause its pointless. who cares about lights 5 over the speed limit i dont i just try and protect my country and pulling some new kid or some guy whos been in the service for 5 years over cause he worked on his car and had lights or big engine that doesnt seem to be protecting the country so i dont care i do care about the iraqies who think there gunna try there crap again on our soil cause were ready this time lol. but a fix i ticket seemed the correct way to go i think he took it above and beond the call of duty so go fight it and see what happeneds whats the worst ull have to pay it.
and i can see by your post why you are a cop. low ASVAB score?
03-21-2005, 07:10 PM
#45
Originally Posted by frankd121
Aparently this Audi has clear side markers...and this is a stock photo.
Personally I'm going to get a set of front clears and leave the rears red. I like the look better and I think cops won't bug me as much.
Personally I'm going to get a set of front clears and leave the rears red. I like the look better and I think cops won't bug me as much.
03-21-2005, 07:12 PM
#46
Originally Posted by 2000 Maximus
I doubt it will work, but hey give it a try you never know they may believe that you learned your lesson or whatever.
All these police dept. want is money so that they look good and so that they can raise capital for all their huge spending costs, etc.
whatever let the pigs be the greasy bacon they are going to be - there is nothing we can do about it.
All these police dept. want is money so that they look good and so that they can raise capital for all their huge spending costs, etc.
whatever let the pigs be the greasy bacon they are going to be - there is nothing we can do about it.
people that hate cops have usually been busted by them for doing something wrong. they arent man enough to admit their mistakes so they blame the cops and become bitter.
03-21-2005, 07:12 PM
#48
that's some good evidence, yup it's stock, yup i think i'll bring this photo. and i agree, they should let me off this time and not give me a ticket, plus, i bought the car like that used, at a private dealership. it even passed inspection!
03-21-2005, 07:13 PM
#49
Originally Posted by Max20SE00
i dont understand how they can give you a hard time about the bumper lenses when some cars do not have anything on the side. What does it matter if they are white when others dont have any?
03-21-2005, 07:13 PM
#50
Originally Posted by soonerfan
how are those clear?? do you not see the big amber part that REFLECTS
03-21-2005, 07:15 PM
#51
Originally Posted by soonerfan
im in the AF too and i hope to god you are NEVER working on a base that i'm stationed at.
and i can see by your post why you are a cop. low ASVAB score?
and i can see by your post why you are a cop. low ASVAB score?
03-21-2005, 07:15 PM
#52
Originally Posted by Max20SE00
he is talking about the clear side marker on the side of the body. Pay attention to the post next time
any other questions? carry on
03-21-2005, 07:19 PM
#54
Many new cars coming out have clears rather than orange or red ...just an example...the Lexus RX Suv's have all clear taillights and you couldn't get away with that forever in most cars if it's aftermarket
03-21-2005, 07:20 PM
#57
haha you damn fly boys, i was in the marines, and i knew alot of MP's with hooked up cars, they didnt care about clear signals. but then again, i was stationed in NC. i dont know about you VA guys.
03-21-2005, 07:21 PM
#58
Originally Posted by Max20SE00
This is not true. And I dont know why you have to come in here on this thread and insult peoples intelligence and give a bunch of attitude. You need to find another place to change your tampons then in this thread.
03-21-2005, 07:21 PM
#59
Originally Posted by OOmaxSE
today driving on the freeway, i see a statie on the other side of the freeway, next thing i know he's on my azz and i get off the exit and he pulls me over. i asked what reason am i being pulled for, and he says my lights. he cited me $300 for my hyper white polarg turn signals, $35 for my front clears side markers, and $35 for having clear turn signal. he said i was lucky he didn't cite me for my fog lights on!!! i only had my fogs on, i did the rewiring. i'm appealing this but i don't know what to say, help please?
On the other hand, you guys have to understand that the Staties here are unpredictable so I pretty much try to steer clear if I see them. I passed one on my way home from work, he was driving 60 and I was driving 65, and he pulls me over. I didn't get a ticket but this guy was just checking me out. He told my that my plate frames were illegal.
but never said anything about my HID's, LED tails, or clear corners.He let me go after about 15 minutes and pulled over another 4th Gen as soon as we took off.
03-21-2005, 07:23 PM
#60
Originally Posted by Kruppa
Many new cars coming out have clears rather than orange or red ...just an example...the Lexus RX Suv's have all clear taillights and you couldn't get away with that forever in most cars if it's aftermarket
those are allowed because of the red reflectors on the bumpers
03-21-2005, 07:23 PM
#61
so the clears form courtesy are illegal as well even if they have a amber bulb. Thats sucks.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...Code=A33-CLEAR
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...Code=A33-CLEAR
Originally Posted by 2k2kev
The law is it has to REFLECT amber, not blink or glow amber when it's on.
Key word... REFLECT... that means clear sidemarkers are ILLEGAL.
Key word... REFLECT... that means clear sidemarkers are ILLEGAL.
03-21-2005, 07:24 PM
#62
Originally Posted by soonerfan
ill give you my car if you can find me ONE stock car that doesnt.
03-21-2005, 07:24 PM
#63
Originally Posted by Max20SE00
I now see what you are saying sooner and I understand. I just think theres a better way to express your opinion then talking down to people.
03-21-2005, 07:26 PM
#64
Originally Posted by Max20SE00
I see what you are saying now. I misunderstood you when you first posted it. I apologize for that comment and I deleted it off the thread. I just think that you should explain yourself in a respectful manner. I think people would rather not have your opinion at all if it doesnt attribute anything to the thread other than negaitivity.
03-21-2005, 07:27 PM
#65
Originally Posted by soonerfan
it just pisses me off when people attack cops when they got busted doing something wrong.
03-21-2005, 07:27 PM
#66
Originally Posted by bigsherv
so the clears form courtesy are illegal as well even if they have a amber bulb. Thats sucks.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...Code=A33-CLEAR
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...Code=A33-CLEAR
03-21-2005, 07:29 PM
#67
the cops around where I live never mess with you for anything like this. I have clear side marker lenses, hyper white turn signal bulbs in the front and rear. An I never knew it was against the law t drive with your fogs on, I never turn mine off.
03-21-2005, 07:32 PM
#68
Originally Posted by Max20SE00
I understand that too. Cops are here to protect us and make sure people are keeping the laws. I do however find a 370 dollar citation for some clear lights a little excessive. NOthing against cops, I have all the respect for them in the world but that is a little overboard. He could have issued at least a less steap fix it ticket first.
03-21-2005, 07:35 PM
#70
I work at the stadium in foxboro for the Kraft family and all of the state troopers that work security have talked to me about this issue before...there has been much talk about re-writing the standards for lighting on cars with the increasing popularity of imports like clear lens etc and it becoming more common on the streets...i got pulled over once last summer for not coming to a complete stop and i joked saying that i thought he was pulling me over for my lights and he said no i have no problem with them bc it actually allows others to see your car even better and from farther away...just figured i'd mention what i've heard/experienced
03-21-2005, 07:35 PM
#71
Originally Posted by Max20SE00
yes thats true. He just made it sound like the cop pulled him over for the lights only and just went off writing a 370 dollar ticket, which would be uncalled for imo
bottom line, you do something wrong you pay the price
03-21-2005, 07:38 PM
#72
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sooner i didnt have a low asvap score i just wanted to have a gun and tell people no matter the rank dont confuse youre rank with my authority. remember i dont care what rank u are i have a badge a gun and a ticket book so i win. and i only have 1 1/2 years left so iam gunna sit back and relax and get my job done.i dont like to harass people just like this guy didnt need a outrages ticket for lights woopy there damn lights they light up right they get the job done who cares.a cop who had a bad day didnt get layed who knows als we know is he was upset so he pulled over the first guy he thought he could give a lot of tickets to were a fix a ticket would have done the job.thats all iam saying the ticket was a little to much fight it and whats the worst that could happen he has to pay it might as weel take a try at it we do live in a democracy u know were we can do that so lets use it fight the law with the law as i always say.
03-21-2005, 07:38 PM
#73
Originally Posted by Kruppa
I work at the stadium in foxboro for the Kraft family and all of the state troopers that work security have talked to me about this issue before...there has been much talk about re-writing the standards for lighting on cars with the increasing popularity of imports like clear lens etc and it becoming more common on the streets...i got pulled over once last summer for not coming to a complete stop and i joked saying that i thought he was pulling me over for my lights and he said no i have no problem with them bc it actually allows others to see your car even better and from farther away...just figured i'd mention what i've heard/experienced
03-21-2005, 07:42 PM
#74
Originally Posted by The Kid
i just wanted to have a gun and tell people no matter the rank dont confuse youre rank with my authority. remember i dont care what rank u are i have a badge a gun and a ticket book so i win.
and thats a good reason to join the military and become a cop. do they teach you that quote at lackland?
and for your authority to outweigh my rank i have to do something wrong. otherwise you are just an airmen with a diffirent hat then me...and i win
03-21-2005, 07:44 PM
#76
Originally Posted by Max20SE00
If you think about thats true. You can see a hyper white bulb much easier than some dull amber. Maybe in severe weather though the amber would be more noticeable.
03-21-2005, 07:45 PM
#78
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I hope the reports you turn in are a bit more well written than these posts. This is very difficult to read when there is zero punctuation, and everything is in lower case letters. Do you mean you are a USAF MP?
03-21-2005, 07:46 PM
#79
Originally Posted by soonerfan
but then you dont know whats the front and whats the back
03-21-2005, 07:47 PM
#80
Originally Posted by Doc
I hope the reports you turn in are a bit more well written than these posts. This is very difficult to read when there is zero punctuation, and everything is in lower case letters. Do you mean you are a USAF MP?