Pulled and ticketed for tinted windows

PhantaPhanta · 07-30-2015, 01:04 AM

Cleared.

Knio · 07-30-2015, 02:05 AM

I had a friend successfully fight this (write in) because the cop didn't measure the tint, so you could try that.

On the other hand, if you really have no tint, you could just pay the $ to get the fixit signed, isn't it pretty cheap?

Zbrah · 07-30-2015, 02:19 AM

Where was this? I never had any issues for my tint and they're dark, 15% plus no front plate since forever.

Joker_J · 07-30-2015, 02:30 AM

I had the same issue with a cop when I had my first car lol
Had a 2006 BMW 330i and a cop pulled me over for speeding.
His question, "Is this really your car" hahahaha
He even got the car model and color wrong on the ticket lmao

PhantaPhanta · 07-30-2015, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knio

I had a friend successfully fight this (write in) because the cop didn't measure the tint, so you could try that.

On the other hand, if you really have no tint, you could just pay the $ to get the fixit signed, isn't it pretty cheap?

Did he have to let them inspect the car or they just threw the ticket out the door? Yeah its $50 for paperwork + the fine total. I'm in a pickle and every dollar saves atm.

PhantaPhanta · 07-30-2015, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Where was this? I never had any issues for my tint and they're dark, 15% plus no front plate since forever.

San Jose. I definitely think he was just trying to meet his quota as its close to end of the month. Kinda fked up that he chose the Z out of all the cars that went past him.

It was obvious he didn't care but just wanted to meet quota. Just tried to get everything done quick and fined me for the tints.

onzedge · 07-30-2015, 05:19 AM

When you tint your side windows in California and also choose to run without a front plate, then you are at constant risk of being pulled over and you should accept that risk as well as be prepared to pay the price.

Each of these is a motor vehicle infraction. Both of these conditions are easy to spot and do not require any effort (like measuring speed) on the officer's part.

Anyway... This reminds me of one of my sons when he was 16 and got his first ticket in one of my Z's. "I was profiled!!!" he said. I asked why he said that and he replied that he has long hair, is young and driving a sports car. I asked him how fast he was going and he said 85. I then asked if he was going faster than everyone else and he said he was.

I then agreed that he was profiled and pointed out that the CHP profiles people who are obviously speeding. I told him to man up and accept the consequences.

POS VETT · 07-30-2015, 06:30 AM

Being profiled by police is a fact of life, accept it.

Now, regarding the window tint, get a note from your optometrist, make a copy for each car you own with tinted windows, and keep a notarized copy in each. For this time around, see if the note can still be used to have the ticket written off.

Please, stop using racial card. I'm Asian too and your attempt is embarrassing.

RonRizz · 07-30-2015, 06:42 AM

When you say you were asked repeatedly about ownership of the car............................................... .
According to your video "evidence" he asked you only twice if you owned the car. the second time was right after he asked you for the second time for your registration, which you apparently did not hand him along with your other info.

Sorry, guy, I don't see anything here that would indicate he is a hater of either Asians, or the 370z. All I see is a disgruntled driver pissed because he couldn't hide his illegal window tint from the police.
Window tint laws are in place for a reason (although I don't personally agree with it, and have one of my own vehicles tinted) But if I get caught, I'm not gonna bitch and moan, and cry "profiling" or any other BS about it, I'm just gonna have it removed, as the law dictates, and move on.
You gotta pay the price to play the game.

onzedge · 07-30-2015, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kynseon

Take it to court bro. Most of the time they will just let it slide. Its stupid. And advise.. you might have to fix your windows but you don't lose anything by fighting back. try to delay your court date for like a friday and sometimes the cop wont even show..

Thank you for being an example of one of the many things wrong with our society.

Man up. When you are wrong, own it. Where is the accountability and responsibility?

I weep for those who spend their energy trying to cheat and lie.

zero · 07-30-2015, 06:59 AM

Lucky that you did not get shot liked the man in Cincinnati.

PhantaPhanta · 07-30-2015, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonRizz

When you say you were asked repeatedly about ownership of the car............................................... .
According to your video "evidence" he asked you only twice if you owned the car. the second time was right after he asked you for the second time for your registration, which you apparently did not hand him along with your other info.

Sorry, guy, I don't see anything here that would indicate he is a hater of either Asians, or the 370z. All I see is a disgruntled driver pissed because he couldn't hide his illegal window tint from the police.
Window tint laws are in place for a reason (although I don't personally agree with it, and have one of my own vehicles tinted) But if I get caught, I'm not gonna bitch and moan, and cry "profiling" or any other BS about it, I'm just gonna have it removed, as the law dictates, and move on.
You gotta pay the price to play the game.

Do you read anything before typing? Or you'really one of those ignorant guys on Facebook that tries to sound like a smart ***? The officer is limited to only asking me ownership twice because in the video he gave me the ticket already right? Because from the time at the end of the trimmed video till the time I left, no way could he have slipped in more words with me right? And there's no oo way I would set my dashcam setting to record in 3 min interval am I right?

I don't know what's up your *** bro but I came to get info, not to get lectured on what's right and wrong, sherlock. If I needed parenting on morals, you'd be the last person i'd call.

Honestly I could go on some more but judging from what we have so far of you, it's not worth it.

PhantaPhanta · 07-30-2015, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS VETT

Being profiled by police is a fact of life, accept it.

Now, regarding the window tint, get a note from your optometrist, make a copy for each car you own with tinted windows, and keep a notarized copy in each. For this time around, see if the note can still be used to have the ticket written off.

Please, stop using racial card. I'm Asian too and your attempt is embarrassing.

Maybe it was profiling, maybe it wasnt, only he knows. As to why I'm angry... think of it like this. Sure, I won't argue the license plate, but when you get pulled over for your front windows being tinted when... they were rolled down, then... that's a little suspicious.

SouthArk370Z · 07-30-2015, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonRizz

According to your video "evidence" ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhantaPhanta

Do you read anything before typing? Or you'really one of those ignorant guys on Facebook that tries to sound like a smart ***?

One could ask you the same questions. RonRizz prefaced his statement as quoted above.

You broke the law, you got caught, quit whining about it and pay the fine. As the Beretta theme song said, "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time."

onzedge · 07-30-2015, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

One could ask you the same questions. RonRizz prefaced his statement as quoted above.

You broke the law, you got caught, quit whining about it and pay the fine. As the Beretta theme song said, "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time."

07-30-2015, 01:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
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07-30-2015, 02:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Where was this? I never had any issues for my tint and they're dark, 15% plus no front plate since forever. birdman71 and Uxi like this. __________________

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onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	When you tint your side windows in California and also choose to run without a front plate, then you are at constant risk of being pulled over and you should accept that risk as well as be prepared to pay the price. Each of these is a motor vehicle infraction. Both of these conditions are easy to spot and do not require any effort (like measuring speed) on the officer's part. Anyway... This reminds me of one of my sons when he was 16 and got his first ticket in one of my Z's. "I was profiled!!!" he said. I asked why he said that and he replied that he has long hair, is young and driving a sports car. I asked him how fast he was going and he said 85. I then asked if he was going faster than everyone else and he said he was. I then agreed that he was profiled and pointed out that the CHP profiles people who are obviously speeding. I told him to man up and accept the consequences. Red Hot Sloth, GaleForce, Magic Bus and 12 others like this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

07-30-2015, 06:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	Being profiled by police is a fact of life, accept it. Now, regarding the window tint, get a note from your optometrist, make a copy for each car you own with tinted windows, and keep a notarized copy in each. For this time around, see if the note can still be used to have the ticket written off. Please, stop using racial card. I'm Asian too and your attempt is embarrassing. onzedge, BeemaaZ, Ghostvette and 3 others like this.

07-30-2015, 06:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	When you say you were asked repeatedly about ownership of the car............................................... . According to your video "evidence" he asked you only twice if you owned the car. the second time was right after he asked you for the second time for your registration, which you apparently did not hand him along with your other info. Sorry, guy, I don't see anything here that would indicate he is a hater of either Asians, or the 370z. All I see is a disgruntled driver pissed because he couldn't hide his illegal window tint from the police. Window tint laws are in place for a reason (although I don't personally agree with it, and have one of my own vehicles tinted) But if I get caught, I'm not gonna bitch and moan, and cry "profiling" or any other BS about it, I'm just gonna have it removed, as the law dictates, and move on. You gotta pay the price to play the game. outkazt, zmanelite, mikewo6o and 2 others like this. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

07-30-2015, 02:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Knio Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 141 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 14	I had a friend successfully fight this (write in) because the cop didn't measure the tint, so you could try that. On the other hand, if you really have no tint, you could just pay the $ to get the fixit signed, isn't it pretty cheap?

07-30-2015, 02:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Joker_J Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Ville, KY Posts: 580 Drives: 2014 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 13	I had the same issue with a cop when I had my first car lol Had a 2006 BMW 330i and a cop pulled me over for speeding. His question, "Is this really your car" hahahaha He even got the car model and color wrong on the ticket lmao

07-30-2015, 06:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
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