DonS1mpson;1111141 said:
Then he's a compete wanker for writing out the ticket to a fellow Supra owner.
The bullshit you guys have to go through over there almost makes making $12 a gallon we pay seem worth it.
C'mon, he's just doing his job. Owning the same model of car doesn't make you a part of some special club and immune.
I paid $3.79 a gallon the other day for my fill up, and even though there's emissions testing here in my county I'm exempt for having a pre-OBDII car. Enjoy paying over 3 times as much for fuel, though!
SilverSupraT;1111248 said:
I second that! I had a state cop pull me over for basically no reason. Said me front parking lights were too white (lol ok). He then proceeded to check my other lighting. Had me hit the brakes, turn signals, reverse lights. He then came back with a ticket saying my back up lights can't be white haha. I asked him to show me what happened when he put his car into reverse....felt good making a cop feel like a complete retard!
This never happened, and you know it.
Doward;1110862 said:
Figgie, not 'they' - this one officer in particular. I SERIOUSLY doubt California is spending the money to educate officers on all the various engines/chassis configurations available
Or maybe after seeing enough cars (since it's his job and all) he's picked up a few things here and there.
You do have the right to a speedy trial. Use this to your advantage. You can ask for a dismissal if you're feeling brave because the state hasn't given you any way to prove that you've taken care of it.
You can also try to take pictures of a very similar looking car and try your luck submitting them as evidence (if it goes to trial) and that you've rectified the problem. But you can't because the state has it's $$$ issues. Please note that if they call your bluff you are royally fucked and likely will be held in contempt of court for lying to the judge.
Good luck bro. Next time you'll want to look up the laws (and loopholes) before you modify a car in California. You're now on the books as having an illegally modified car and it's up to you to prove that it's legal before they'll let you re-register it. You're also opening yourself to more tickets in the future if you don't abide by the law.
It sucks, to be sure. You can either fight to change the laws (not going to happen in that hippy-filled nanny state) or move if you want to keep your car as it sits. Good luck!
