tragic22

I'm curious if anyone who has cleared their headlights and installed white switchbacks that flash amber had any problems with the cops? I know everything is "supposed" to be fine as long as the bulbs flash amber but we all know that there are some cops who like to be d*cks from time to time. Some might see the headlights with all white/blue lights and think "Hey there's supposed to be some amber in there, thats illegal" and pull you over. You would think all cops know all the laws to the fullest but unfortunately that's not the case.
I once got stopped by two different cops in the same day for having too dark tints (even though they're only 35%-front, 20%-rear). The first cop gave me a ticket because he said the legal limit is 70%. The next cop pulled me over for making an illegal turn but saw the other ticket and asked what I got it for. I told him and he checked out my tint and actually told me, "That bullshit. The limit is 35%. If I were you I would fight that". I just laughed.

stillhere153

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well in New York City... it depends what day of the month it is... last quarter of the month... you'd prob get a ticket for chirping with the stock michelins... (which happens alot dodging friggin lincoln town cars and pedestrians on there cellphones)

tragic22

Yea I know what you mean. My wife's ex-boyfriend used to be a cop and she knows for fact that they have quotas to meet. He told her its usually around the end of the 2nd week and the last week in the month. So look out close to the 15th and the 30th.

stillhere153

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ever got pulled over for noise pollution because your stock radio was too loud? I have...

March 23rd 2007

rodneyc77

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I haven't had any issues with "Da Law" in NYC... Just follow procedure when they pull you over and you should be okey...

Procedure:
1. Pull over in a safe place
2. Roll down ALL your windows including your sunroof (depends on Rain situation)
3. Turn OFF vehicle and place keys on the roof of the car via opened sunroof
4. Keep hands on steering wheel...
5. Do not make any sudden moves...
6. Speak when spoken to...
7. Ask to go into pocket/glovebox/center console to retrieve any documentation...

Hope you get a ticket and NOT get SHOT...

This has always worked for me... well except the few time I didn't follow rule #5 & #6 and I spent a couple of weekend at the "bookings"...

clavodulce16

I have too, $50 bucks for noise pollution.
Excuse was my Bass was to strong. FReekin Rockies!
NYPD are worthless, sorry if i'm insulting anyone but they just are

GLowrdr

So you pull your keys out and put them on the roof anytime you get pulled over?

Damn man - it's just a traffic stop - not a felony stop. I think you'd be safe just rolling the window down and waiting.

Distorted Reality

LMAO isn't that the truth.

TeknoKing

The idea is to put the keys on your dash or the roof, as cops do that when they get pulled over. You are telling the cop, hey I might be a cop or I know a few cops. They will respect you more.

I always lower windows, turn on maps lights, put the keys on the dash, and I give absolutely no attitude, plus knowing dozens of cops helps

P.S. Make their life easier, and they will return the favor

AirJordan23922

hahahah funny thread, and still no one answered the guys question lol

tragic22

LMAO
I just realized that too. Thread went in a totally different direction. lol

TeknoKing

Nope, I just don't see why would a cop pull you over for this, you are blinking amber, like you are suppose to.....

If you will get pulled over, this will be a secondary reason, not primary.

Don't worry about it

TeknoKing

That cop should lose his job. THERE IS NO LEGAL TINT in NYC! 70% of light must pass at all times, this is factory pre-tinting. You are not allowed to put any film over glass. period. Only in SUV/hatchbacks you may tint rear for privacy issues. That's it.

TL has a 75% factory tint.

ABP_04TL

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Nuttin 4 Me And Im In Nyc.... Plus I Have Limo Tint (5%) All Around Plus 35% On Windshield And Nada,not Even 4 My Switchbacks

TeknoKing

^^^ I would advise to steer away from major roads/bridges. They have implemented fireworks check points all over NYC... in other words they would love to pull you over

Fulani has a TL

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Imma have to do the keys on dashboard trick...

But to the OP, Have not had any issues with switchbacks in the MO. (BTW: Cheapest gas in the Nation is located in MO!!!)

nim090

That's some dark ass tints...can't believe you haven't been pulled over for the windshield as well

bforbrian

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I would have to disagree with #3 because my best friend who has a 3G stock TL got pulled over and put the keys on the roof and the officer came over, took the keys, and threw them on his lap and said "don't give me this bullshit."

bforbrian

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as for me, NEVER got pulled over for switchbacks or white lights everywhere.. but the no license plate and tints have been a big problem lol

ABP_04TL

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yessir it is.... lol never pulled over, i was earlier at 7/11 and ppls r lookin at the car like wtf is it drivin by itself lmao