Got pulled over...

[smokey727]

i got pulled over for my BOV this morning and got the fix ticket...damn it~
Is it strictly illegal to have one(socal)? I never really saw or heard people getting pulled over the the BOVs...Happened to anyone?

[AudiRacerS4]

^^^ hahahahahahahahah you got pulled over for a BOV

[AudiRacerS4]

what did the cop say to you, It can't be illegal if you car has to run with one

[smokey727]

what did the cop say to you, It can't be illegal if you car has to run with one

He really didnt say much. He just said its not legal to have BOV. I was like....damn[:(]

[europshhrc279]

wow are u serious? i would have loved to seen the cops face as he told you...it is not legal to have a BOV

[RLB6]

He really didnt say much. He just said its not legal to have BOV. I was like....damn[:(]

I'd look into that and get what section of their local law that states that or cites something similiar.

[AudiRacerS4]

since when did it become illegal to use a DV/BOV

[smokey727]

I'd look into that and get what section of their local law that states that or cites something similiar.

On the ticket, he wrote 'modified emissions'. but i know its got nothing to do with emissions. Should try to fight for this ticket?

[Blindsay06]

yeah, def fight it. thats the most retarded thing ive ever heard, being the slightly impactient person i am i would have laughed in his face right there

[t0mt0m]

u got a ticket for driving german rice lol

[Das General]

april fools joke?

[old guy]

How much$$ is the ticket? I'm not from Ca but I understand that Ca has some of the strictest emission laws anywhere. My guess is that you would lose your case. Hell, I wouldn't even be surprised if your GIAC FX file could also be ticketed since it is a modification of the fuel regulating electronics. Unless the fine is outrageous I recommend just paying the fine and putting it behind you.

[Craigo]

you gotta pay the price to rice!

[old guy]

you gotta pay the price to rice!

LOL!!

[smokey727]

How much$$ is the ticket? I'm not from Ca but I understand that Ca has some of the strictest emission laws anywhere. My guess is that you would lose your case. Hell, I wouldn't even be surprised if your GIAC FX file could also be ticketed since it is a modification of the fuel regulating electronics. Unless the fine is outrageous I recommend just paying the fine and putting it behind you.

You are absolutely right. I am not gonna even bother to fight for the ticket. I dont think i have a chance to win the ticket in Cali. I should just pay the fine and get over with it. Who knows, i might just put it back on later haha.

p.s hate cops

[old guy]

Sounds like a smart decision. Here is an interesting read on the subject:



California Crackdown on Modified Cars
$5 million in federal money will fund a Sacramento, California effort to stop drivers in modified cars.

Police in Sacramento, California announced Wednesday that they would use $5 million in federal money to begin cracking down on auto enthusiasts who modify their vehicles. The money will be used to form an undercover "Drag-Net" unit to stop motorists who appear to be driving modified cars.

The concept, which originated in San Diego in 2001, has been spreading throughout the state and generated significant revenue for the California Highway Patrol and local departments. In Santa Fe Springs, for example, twelve officers on Drag-Net duty issued 300 citations and impounded 50 vehicles in just one weekend. Several cities have drag-racing ordinances that allow police to auction off seized cars and keep the profits.

Under Drag-Net, San Diego officers come to train other departments how to look out for what they believe to be tell-tale signs of illegal modification such as window tinting, large spoilers, extra gauges or racing stickers. Police say this gives them probable cause to stop and inspect a vehicle and its engine compartment.

In practice, "excessive exaust noise" tickets are the most common violation. California law does not require police to measure sound levels objectively. Instead, according to the Calfiornia Highway Patrol, the "citation is based on officer's judgment."

Drivers of stock vehicles that come from the factory with some of the characteristics of modified cars have experienced harassment under this provision. One such motorist complained on an enthusiast website that the Calfiornia Highway Patrol was using these programs to make "driving while Asian" a crime, pointing out that the department's own website has several pages dedicated to Asian involvement in street racing and "vehicle modification."

Anyone receiving a vehicle modification "fix-it" ticket must visit a California Bureau of Automobile Repair office and pay a $35 fee to have their car inspected. If the car fails, a judge can impose another fine of up to $2000 for failing to meet California emissions requirements.

[smokey727]

Sounds like a smart decision. Here is an interesting read on the subject:



California Crackdown on Modified Cars
$5 million in federal money will fund a Sacramento, California effort to stop drivers in modified cars.

Police in Sacramento, California announced Wednesday that they would use $5 million in federal money to begin cracking down on auto enthusiasts who modify their vehicles. The money will be used to form an undercover "Drag-Net" unit to stop motorists who appear to be driving modified cars.

The concept, which originated in San Diego in 2001, has been spreading throughout the state and generated significant revenue for the California Highway Patrol and local departments. In Santa Fe Springs, for example, twelve officers on Drag-Net duty issued 300 citations and impounded 50 vehicles in just one weekend. Several cities have drag-racing ordinances that allow police to auction off seized cars and keep the profits.

Under Drag-Net, San Diego officers come to train other departments how to look out for what they believe to be tell-tale signs of illegal modification such as window tinting, large spoilers, extra gauges or racing stickers. Police say this gives them probable cause to stop and inspect a vehicle and its engine compartment.

In practice, "excessive exaust noise" tickets are the most common violation. California law does not require police to measure sound levels objectively. Instead, according to the Calfiornia Highway Patrol, the "citation is based on officer's judgment."

Drivers of stock vehicles that come from the factory with some of the characteristics of modified cars have experienced harassment under this provision. One such motorist complained on an enthusiast website that the Calfiornia Highway Patrol was using these programs to make "driving while Asian" a crime, pointing out that the department's own website has several pages dedicated to Asian involvement in street racing and "vehicle modification."

Anyone receiving a vehicle modification "fix-it" ticket must visit a California Bureau of Automobile Repair office and pay a $35 fee to have their car inspected. If the car fails, a judge can impose another fine of up to $2000 for failing to meet California emissions requirements.

WOW~

[Das General]

Under Drag-Net, San Diego officers come to train other departments how to look out for what they believe to be tell-tale signs of illegal modification such as window tinting, large spoilers, extra gauges or racing stickers. Police say this gives them probable cause to stop and inspect a vehicle and its engine compartment.

ummm as far as I know, there is no law stating you can't add a wing or gauges to your car.
Window tint can obviously be illegal depending on state legistlation etc. but wings and gauges, no.

[unknowna4]

Haha sounds like you got one of these!
http://www.geocities.com/syizm/pics/riceticket.jpg

[b6a4]

California Crackdown on Modified Cars
$5 million in federal money will fund a Sacramento, California effort to stop drivers in modified cars.

Police in Sacramento, California announced Wednesday that they would use $5 million in federal money to begin cracking down on auto enthusiasts who modify their vehicles. The money will be used to form an undercover "Drag-Net" unit to stop motorists who appear to be driving modified cars.

The concept, which originated in San Diego in 2001, has been spreading throughout the state and generated significant revenue for the California Highway Patrol and local departments. In Santa Fe Springs, for example, twelve officers on Drag-Net duty issued 300 citations and impounded 50 vehicles in just one weekend. Several cities have drag-racing ordinances that allow police to auction off seized cars and keep the profits.

Under Drag-Net, San Diego officers come to train other departments how to look out for what they believe to be tell-tale signs of illegal modification such as window tinting, large spoilers, extra gauges or racing stickers. Police say this gives them probable cause to stop and inspect a vehicle and its engine compartment.

In practice, "excessive exaust noise" tickets are the most common violation. California law does not require police to measure sound levels objectively. Instead, according to the Calfiornia Highway Patrol, the "citation is based on officer's judgment."

Drivers of stock vehicles that come from the factory with some of the characteristics of modified cars have experienced harassment under this provision. One such motorist complained on an enthusiast website that the Calfiornia Highway Patrol was using these programs to make "driving while Asian" a crime, pointing out that the department's own website has several pages dedicated to Asian involvement in street racing and "vehicle modification."

Anyone receiving a vehicle modification "fix-it" ticket must visit a California Bureau of Automobile Repair office and pay a $35 fee to have their car inspected. If the car fails, a judge can impose another fine of up to $2000 for failing to meet California emissions requirements.


wow 5 million...we couldnt figure out a better place to spend that? like maybe the border.

[Papachristou]

too bad they arent focused on real crime... what a waste of $5 million

if i had money and lived there i would rice the heck out of the car on the outside and not touch anything inside lol

or get a stock crappy looking a4 and hook it up inside!!!!

[Lazer Viking]

someone should rice a prius or something.. there goes their profiling theory

[sean1.8t]

so having stickers on your car gives them probable cause to search your car and its engine compartment??

wow! california sucks

[Quikslvr]

I'm glad to hear they are cracking down on large spoilers.

[20vturbo]

damn stupid cops

[b4ds33d]

whats up with you ignorant asses saying "stupid cops?" while ill admit cops arent my favorite ppl, pull your heads outta your asses and blame the real offenders- state lawmakers. you vote them in!

[TCHUN003]

Dam maybe I should put my cat back on....now I'm paranoid!!

[SeKKeY]

April Fools?!

[old guy]

April Fools?!

Actually no. The information came from here:

http://forums.officer.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-34542.html

[4ringAR]

wow, thats a load of shit. giving the officer the right to pull people over if they think your car is too loud.

illegal modification such as window tinting. yes, i realize that front tint is illegal in CA, but damn. it just makes the car look better and cooler in the summer. silly cops.

[NyteEscape]

just because i hate CA laws, im taking my car there, getting a loud ass exhaust and drive around to my please with VA registered plates.

[4ringAR]

i read that police forum's thread, and picked up this link (http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/streetlegal.html), and then they had this written on the page, lol.

Remember - FTBC (failure to be cool) is not a crime!

[dj spiel]

swap ur BOV witha DV have them test it.

they will see cop is at fault

[dj spiel]

swap it out with DV

have them test it--when they do they will see cop was wrong

[Doss]

I have an idea, post twice with almost the exact same wording and it'll change the outcome.

<Tone = sarcastic>

[Papachristou]

be careful what u put online too, im getting sued for an accident three years ago and they dug on my posts and pictures from tdiclub... the bad thing was i was just exaggerating the story by a few miles an hour... now i could wind up losing to this lady !

[akademiks120]

be careful what u put online too, im getting sued for an accident three years ago and they dug on my posts and pictures from tdiclub... the bad thing was i was just exaggerating the story by a few miles an hour... now i could wind up losing to this lady !


holy shiet...you serious?? thats shocking. getting busted for posting on a forum....wow.

[KGB]

LOL that ricecop thing owns! I've never heard of such a stupid reason to give a ticket.. that cop's a jerk.

[SarahsAudiA4]

Haha sounds like you got one of these!
http://www.geocities.com/syizm/pics/riceticket.jpg

LOL......how do you become one of these "rice cops" I wonder? I would be very good at this job. If I sit around at the local autozone I could probably write a total of 150 - 200 tickets a day........ROFL.

[akademiks120]

I might just print out quite a few of those rice cop tickets and go to a honda meet LOL