IMPOUNDED

[alsant]

Sorry to see that ! Guess they didn’t have anything to do that day but bother you.

 

[Nevada dan]

that sucks , we get away with a lot here

 

[Cranky]

There's more than one of me?

There's only you.....wait, maybe not!

Nothing, It took them over an hour to charge me after pulling me over. There was a crowd of over 100 people gathered on the sidewalk next to the car and some were yelling at the cops and everyone was filming. IMO they had to get me with something no matter how BS it was to "set an example". It worked because this was all over FB and most blown cars were trailered in to the show instead of being driven after that.

The car was 100% Maryland legal. Mufflers, DOT street tires, seat belts, lights, turn signals, etc.

I even have Maryland Street Rod plates. These plates are only for driving to events, and you have to send pictures of all modifications to the DMV. They have pictures of the scoop and everything on file and told me I'm legal. I'm registered and insured.

Sounds to me you might have a case....but what would it cost to fight it?

Unfortunately it happens. Somebody was having a bad day.
We just did a local police benefit car show with over 200 cars.It was for a fallen officer.
Some really weren't what you would call street legal but the law looked the other way.

Yup, that kind of crap happens way too often.

Truth hurts sometimes.

Truth or not......if one person lights the match, the place can burn down in a hurry and then the perp (thread/post?) disappears.

 

[Moms68]

I used to get pulled over for excessive noise from exhaust systems on my bikes and cars. It was a catch all category for the cops to hand out a ticket. Funny thing is now those same cops are probably tooling around on their Harleys with straight pipes or a new car or truck with a loud “tuned exhaust”. F’in bullcrap.

 

[diesel_lv]

There's a saying, ignorance of the law is no excuse. In most states, if they have an "obstructed vision" law, it is if while sitting in a normal manner in the driver seat and anything, including an air freshener, can obstruct your field of view while looking left to right through the windshield, it is illegal. This means without leaning left or right to look around whatever the obstruction is. Most won't cite or tow for it, but that does not mean others won't or can't. Whether or not it is a BS law, it "IS" a law and until it's changed, you are required to obey it. I have many "modified" motorcycles and take my chances every time I take one out. But if I get stopped, I'm not happy obviously but blame myself. I take responsibility for my actions.

 

[R413]

How long before the name of that yellow car is a considered a violation of PC rules or a threat to society?

You were chosen to be the example for all the others. Wrong place at wrong time.

 

[MIKESPOLARA]

Obviously the cops were told to crack down on Cruise week.

 

[YY1]

If you have documentation of the DMV/BMV saying you "are legal" with the accompanying pics.....

...you can likely get this one instance thrown out because the employee that made that statement was in error.

...but you will also likely have to agree to either not drive the car or change it to be legal per the correct legal definition.

 

[67charger383]

If you have documentation of the DMV/BMV saying you "are legal" with the accompanying pics.....

...you can likely get this one instance thrown out because they employee that made that statement was in error.

...but you will also likely have to agree to either not drive the car or change it to be legal per the correct legal definition.

Maybe I won't challenge it then?

 

[440Coronet500]

Nothing, It took them over an hour to charge me after pulling me over. There was a crowd of over 100 people gathered on the sidewalk next to the car and some were yelling at the cops and everyone was filming. IMO they had to get me with something no matter how BS it was to "set an example". It worked because this was all over FB and most blown cars were trailered in to the show instead of being driven after that.

The car was 100% Maryland legal. Mufflers, DOT street tires, seat belts, lights, turn signals, etc.

I even have Maryland Street Rod plates. These plates are only for driving to events, and you have to send pictures of all modifications to the DMV. They have pictures of the scoop and everything on file and told me I'm legal. I'm registered and insured.

So even following the laws is not good enough? Some people are just ********! 440'

 

[khryslerkid]

This MD resident got the same citation years ago at OC.

I would have made them use a rollback.

 

[67charger383]

This MD resident got the same citation years ago at OC.
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I would have made them use a rollback.

Ugh I tried, they wouldn't even let me have a buddy come with our trailer to tow it to the impound lol. Tow company has a $$$ deal with OCPD, $600 to tow it 4 blocks plus hookup and unloading fee.

 

[khryslerkid]

Ugh I tried, they wouldn't even let me have a buddy come with our trailer to tow it to the impound lol. Tow company has a $$$ deal with OCPD, $600 to tow it 4 blocks plus hookup and unloading fee.

That's a real racket they have for sure. Take it to court and set an example back at em. Unless the judge is in on it too.

 

[Nevada dan]

can you say kickback

 

[MIKESPOLARA]

OK, I can kind of see the "blocking your vision" thing BUT how is it OK to be asleep in a self driving car?

 

[67charger383]

OK, I can kind of see the "blocking your vision" thing BUT how is it OK to be asleep in a self driving car?

Lol.. I can see over the scoop.

 

[jamie]

I could see them giving you a warning and possible escort home if close. Or make you park it and come pick it up but this is just someone being an asshole.

 

[67charger383]

I could see them giving you a warning and possible escort home if close. Or make you park it and come pick it up but this is just someone being an asshole.

I was .5 miles away from the show, already drove 15 miles from Delaware with no problems. They nailed me once I entered the "Special Event Zone"

 

[diesel_lv]

I've seen a lot of states, but in particular northeastern/Midwestern, that have absurd tow rates. NV had a rotation of 3 tow companies, each one a month long, and it was a "normal" tow fee as if you had called the tow yourself. The expensive part was if you left it there for a few days. It was a per day storage fee. And as long as you are The legal owner, w proving documentation, and not being arrested, they towed to your residence if you had the means to pay for it at the time.

 

[#41]

Ticket, maybe. Even if it was illegal, impound just for obstructed vision is a ridiculous waste of time and resources.
So glad I live in the (semi) wild west.