What to do, legal issue

HazmatJeff · Post by **HazmatJeff** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:44 pm

So yesterday I got pulled over by a cop (Sanford, Maine).

I was criticized for my:
-Out dated sticker (I can see that)
-My tinted tails (not sure if I'll get a sticker with those)
-My eyelids (There is no beam interference and Maine law states that a headlight needs to go 200' ahead and 100' to the right and left, which is what mine does)

What should I do?
Pictures (for reference)

cgneon · Post by **cgneon** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:36 pm

they got ya on the tails, they can claim it obstructs the light output, and they will win..

the eyelids thats just being a dick, they cant get you for that..

BUT, i would just shut up and pay the ticket, its not worth the hassle sometimes.

esfan · Post by **esfan** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:52 pm

I think anything added to the surface of headlight and taillight will get pulled over for some legal issues due to the light power output. Is it a fix-it ticket? If it is then just take off everything that isn't OEM and get the ticket signed off and you are good to go then.

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:55 pm

In Virginia, it's illegal to have all of that, nothing can obstruct the light coming from your headlights [eyelids] and you must be able to see red from 25 feet back for taillights [tint].

Sticker, you're on your own. Good luck, and try and keep personal/legal issues off the internet.

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:08 pm

Strip the nightshades off and take the vinyl eye lids off to get the ticket dismissed. I'm sure you just pay court fees then.

Post by **racer12306** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:39 pm

If it's illegal, then it's illegal and you have to take care of it.

Pablodragon · Post by **Pablodragon** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:30 pm

those are some wierd eyelids.... top AND bottom of the light?

kinda make's it look like a Stratus....

HazmatJeff · Post by **HazmatJeff** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:57 pm

I didn't get a ticket, just a warning.

I don't know, I'll get a sticker tomorrow and see what happens.

esfan · Post by **esfan** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:38 pm

^As Frank said, better take care of the illegal stuffs asap. Otherwise, it will be a ticket after the warning. Then it's bad.

heydockyle · Post by **heydockyle** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:46 pm

If they say it's illegal, not much you can do.

If a cop told me my eyelids were blocking light... lmao.

I'd tell him to pull up beside me and see who's lights are brighter.

OB · Post by OB » Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:58 am

Go back to stock and then have it signed off. Then either put them back on, or better yet, leave them stock.

darthroush · Post by **darthroush** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:24 am

You didn't get a ticket...keep the illegal stuff on and rock it or be prepared to possibly be ticketed later for it. Pretty simple.

Post by **occasional demons** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:59 am

darthroush wrote:You didn't get a ticket...keep the illegal stuff on and rock it. And be prepared to be ticketed later for it. But don't cry about it when it happens. Pretty simple.

Fixed.