Pulled and ticketed for tinted windows

PhantaPhanta · 07-30-2015, 12:04 AM

Cleared.

Knio · 07-30-2015, 01:05 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?

PhantaPhanta · 07-30-2015, 03:35 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 · 07-31-2015, 02:06 PM

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?

I'm planning to do a write in as well. Do you have a guideline for that? I read that you need to:
1. Write a letter with argument - He never saw front window nor tested them.
2. Include the bail out amount (written on ticket).
3. Question: Do they have to inspect the vehicle for the write in? If so, will they come to your house? Or should you go to them?

Problem is, ticket has no amount written on it. He pulled me over with no reasonable suspicion as my front windows were rolled down long before i even pulled over and when I was, it was never pulled back up and he never measured the tints nor even get to see it face to face. The sun was barely visible at the time. Heres the picture of ticket: Imgur

onzedge · 07-31-2015, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhantaPhanta

I'm planning to do a write in as well. Do you have a guideline for that? I read that you need to:
1. Write a letter with argument - He never saw front window nor tested them.
2. Include the bail out amount (written on ticket).
3. Question: Do they have to inspect the vehicle for the write in? If so, will they come to your house? Or should you go to them?

Problem is, ticket has no amount written on it. He pulled me over with no reasonable suspicion as my front windows were rolled down long before i even pulled over and when I was, it was never pulled back up and he never measured the tints nor even get to see it face to face. The sun was barely visible at the time. Heres the picture of ticket: Imgur

Good luck.

Chuck33079 · 07-31-2015, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhantaPhanta

I'm planning to do a write in as well. Do you have a guideline for that? I read that you need to:
1. Write a letter with argument - He never saw front window nor tested them.
2. Include the bail out amount (written on ticket).
3. Question: Do they have to inspect the vehicle for the write in? If so, will they come to your house? Or should you go to them?

Problem is, ticket has no amount written on it. He pulled me over with no reasonable suspicion as my front windows were rolled down long before i even pulled over and when I was, it was never pulled back up and he never measured the tints nor even get to see it face to face. The sun was barely visible at the time. Heres the picture of ticket: Imgur

He pulled you over for the lack of front plate, right? That's cause enough.

PhantaPhanta · 07-31-2015, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

He pulled you over for the lack of front plate, right? That's cause enough.

yes, But if i get the case dismissed based on no proof by officer then i wont get a fine because I didn't get write up for front license plate.

Chuck33079 · 07-31-2015, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhantaPhanta

yes, But if i get the case dismissed based on no proof by officer then i wont get a fine because I didn't get write up for front license plate.

I think you overestimate your chances. Usually when it's a cop's word versus a member of the general public, the cop usually wins. How much of your time are you willing to devote to this?

zmanelite · 07-31-2015, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhantaPhanta

yes, But if i get the case dismissed based on no proof by officer then i wont get a fine because I didn't get write up for front license plate.

So you would rather waste a whole day in court vs paying fine ?
Dunno about you but my days are way more valuable than spending all day in court

Zbrah · 07-31-2015, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhantaPhanta

I'm planning to do a write in as well. Do you have a guideline for that? I read that you need to:
1. Write a letter with argument - He never saw front window nor tested them.
2. Include the bail out amount (written on ticket).
3. Question: Do they have to inspect the vehicle for the write in? If so, will they come to your house? Or should you go to them?

Problem is, ticket has no amount written on it. He pulled me over with no reasonable suspicion as my front windows were rolled down long before i even pulled over and when I was, it was never pulled back up and he never measured the tints nor even get to see it face to face. The sun was barely visible at the time. Heres the picture of ticket: Imgur

Thanks for posting that. Found me another place to kill time.

Anyone watched canoe polo vid on the right? I think I just watched someone died

Zbrah · 07-30-2015, 01:19 AM

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

PhantaPhanta · 07-30-2015, 03:37 AM

Quote:

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.

Joker_J · 07-30-2015, 01:30 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

onzedge · 07-30-2015, 04:19 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, 05:30 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.

07-30-2015, 12:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
PhantaPhanta Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: California Posts: 97 Drives: '14 370Z Black AT Rep Power: 11	Pulled and ticketed for tinted windows Cleared. Last edited by PhantaPhanta; 08-06-2015 at 04:35 PM.

07-30-2015, 01:19 AM	#11 (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. __________________

07-30-2015, 04:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	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, 05:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3367	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.

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07-30-2015, 01:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Knio Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 141 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	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, 01:30 AM	#13 (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