Daly City cop(rookie) pulled me over for prodrive wrsport exhaust(axelback only)??
12-04-2009, 08:14 PM
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^This
It's okay, in a fit of rage, some people forget they have punctuation keys and an enter key for paragraph breaks. As for the exhaust thing, live and learn. There's a risk to making your car eye candy on the streets. Just chalk this one up to just plain bad luck. Contest it, do what you can, move the hell on. Good lord. If only I had a dime for every thread started about cops giving them tickets or pulling them over.
It's okay, in a fit of rage, some people forget they have punctuation keys and an enter key for paragraph breaks. As for the exhaust thing, live and learn. There's a risk to making your car eye candy on the streets. Just chalk this one up to just plain bad luck. Contest it, do what you can, move the hell on. Good lord. If only I had a dime for every thread started about cops giving them tickets or pulling them over.
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12-04-2009, 08:19 PM
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^This
It's okay, in a fit of rage, some people forget they have punctuation keys and an enter key for paragraph breaks. As for the exhaust thing, live and learn. There's a risk to making your car eye candy on the streets. Just chalk this one up to just plain bad luck. Contest it, do what you can, move the hell on. Good lord. If only I had a dime for every thread started about cops giving them tickets or pulling them over.
It's okay, in a fit of rage, some people forget they have punctuation keys and an enter key for paragraph breaks. As for the exhaust thing, live and learn. There's a risk to making your car eye candy on the streets. Just chalk this one up to just plain bad luck. Contest it, do what you can, move the hell on. Good lord. If only I had a dime for every thread started about cops giving them tickets or pulling them over.
12-05-2009, 12:01 PM
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I didnt see a Prodrive axle-back in any Subie catalog at Steven Creek. But I did buy my SPT catback from you guys and did see you guys selling a new 09 subie with an SPT catback on it.
To sell a NEW car with an SPT catback, I would assume its fully legal.
To sell a NEW car with an SPT catback, I would assume its fully legal.
12-05-2009, 12:19 PM
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CA law says that if it doesnt come from the factory with the part on it. its is illegal. even if the dealer installs it, it is still illegal due to the fact it doenst come from the factory. i dont agree with it but thats the way its in the book.
12-05-2009, 03:13 PM
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then explain to me how I received a ticket for loud exhaust (hks hi power), went to the state ref, and got a certificate of noise compliance? If it's illegal, the state ref would've said so. It is not illegal to have an aftermarket catback/axleback so long as it is under 95dB. You have the LEOs enforce the law by writing out tickets, and the state refs to inspect citations regarding illegal modifications, and a judge that interprets the law. Checks and balances.
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12-06-2009, 12:45 AM
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then explain to me how I received a ticket for loud exhaust (hks hi power), went to the state ref, and got a certificate of noise compliance? If it's illegal, the state ref would've said so. It is not illegal to have an aftermarket catback/axleback so long as it is under 95dB. You have the LEOs enforce the law by writing out tickets, and the state refs to inspect citations regarding illegal modifications, and a judge that interprets the law. Checks and balances.
12-06-2009, 10:02 AM
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Don't need to. State Ref has the final decision in all matters regarding exhaust modifications. CHP and LEOs aren't experts in all things involving cars and inspection. That's the reason we have State Refs.
12-06-2009, 10:06 AM
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your correct about the 95db. but thats a different section for the citation. there are many different exhaust/engine moddification sections. but the two main ones are exhaust noise and moddified exhaust. both are fix it tickets but the moddified exhaust isnt something that can be signed off for being under 95db. moddified exhaust can only be corrected by re-installing the factory exhaust.
12-07-2009, 08:16 AM
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Haters got to hate. The officer was not doing his job. It is their ignorance of the law that makes them bastards.
First off. Axel backs ARE NOT ILLEGAL! You have the right to put whatever you want on as long as they do not break the 95 DBa law in California.
Here one Ca Vehicle code:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc27150_2.htm
Another: (ca veh. code 27200 establishes 95 DBA @ 50 feet!
http://www.aroundthecapitol.com/code...00/27200-27207
So for all you people saying the cop is doing his job, blow me! Right after this I have to complete a defense to a speeding ticket I got, the cop said I had made it to 75 mph in 404 FEET!!! Less than an 1/8 mile. so the cop is lying!!!! Cops lie thats in their job description.
Good luck BRUVA!
First off. Axel backs ARE NOT ILLEGAL! You have the right to put whatever you want on as long as they do not break the 95 DBa law in California.
Here one Ca Vehicle code:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc27150_2.htm
Another: (ca veh. code 27200 establishes 95 DBA @ 50 feet!
http://www.aroundthecapitol.com/code...00/27200-27207
So for all you people saying the cop is doing his job, blow me! Right after this I have to complete a defense to a speeding ticket I got, the cop said I had made it to 75 mph in 404 FEET!!! Less than an 1/8 mile. so the cop is lying!!!! Cops lie thats in their job description.
Good luck BRUVA!
ANY modification to a cars exhaust is illegal.plain and simple.the decibel limit is set for that reason.they can give you a ticket making you get inspected to be cetain your exhaust follows that rule.that doesnt mean that some police dont push the limits but they are set for a reason.
