Exhaust System Ticket

CiViCLiZeD714 · 08-30-2003

I have an a'pexi universal muffler with custom piping on my 02 civic lx coupe...i got pulled over last night because the cop thought it was too loud...he also said it was a fix it ticket...i'm wondering if i can get it written off...i've heard that if i get it written off i still have to pay the fine...is this true??....please give me some advice on what to do

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injencivic · 08-30-2003

go to court and complain about the other vehicles that have exhaust such as Harley Davidson's and other trucks and muscle cars but they dont get pulled over. Personally its a chicken shit ticket IMO. I would never do that unless smoke was coming from your exhaust and even then it depends on how much smoke comes out before i would write you a ticket. I would go to court and ask to see the law on that then complain that all the other cars listed above arent being pulled over and ticketed for the same offense and hopefully it will get dismissed.
The officer is also supposed to use a decible reading device to measure your sound waves and if he didnt use that then you should def. pled not guilty in court and ask for dismissal.

Injen

CiViCLiZeD714 · 08-30-2003

do you know where i can get a decible reading done for my exhaust system...i know that it isn't over the limit...i'm thinkin that if i can get a printout with a shops signature on it then i can use it as proof and the judge or the cop won't be able to do shit...i know that this is just a little ticket but i hate the fact that the cops can abuse their power like this...its pure BS

injencivic · 08-30-2003

i agree some officers abuse their power, but like i stated above the officer is supposed to use a decible meter before issuing a citation.

Injen

born2xLr8 · 08-31-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by injencivic
go to court and complain about the other vehicles that have exhaust such as Harley Davidson's and other trucks and muscle cars....

Injen

^OMG...seriously

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CiViCLiZeD714 · 08-31-2003

the funny thing is that when i was pulled over on the side of the road, 4-5 cars flew by with louder exhaust systems then mine but the cop didn't do jack shit about it

Cristabelle16 · 08-31-2003

wow, that really sucks

BlackIce · 09-02-2003

I just found this:
Note: New law (27150.2 VC) does not require law enforcement to use sound level meters to test for excessive noise. Citation is based on officer's judgment. Cited violators may have testing done at smog referee stations or may be directed by the court to have testing done. Vehicles in violation must be brought into compliance. A fine may also be imposed.