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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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Switchbacks- Cop trouble

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.
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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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)
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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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.
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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ever got pulled over for noise pollution because your stock radio was too loud? I have...

March 23rd 2007
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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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"...
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by stillhere153


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

March 23rd 2007

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
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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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.
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rodneyc77
Hope you get a ticket and NOT get SHOT...
LMAO isn't that the truth.
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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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
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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hahahah funny thread, and still no one answered the guys question lol
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by AirJordan23922
hahahah funny thread, and still no one answered the guys question lol
LMAO
I just realized that too. Thread went in a totally different direction. lol
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by tragic22
LMAO
I just realized that too. Thread went in a totally different direction. lol
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
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by tragic22
"That bullshit. The limit is 35%. If I were you I would fight that". I just laughed.
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.
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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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
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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^^^ 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
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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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!!!)
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RBP_04TL
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
That's some dark ass tints...can't believe you haven't been pulled over for the windshield as well
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneyc77
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"...
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."
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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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
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by nim090
That's some dark ass tints...can't believe you haven't been pulled over for the windshield as well

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
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