User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 3:46:38 PM EDT
[#1]
Can't have ordinary citizens driving around in nice looking cars now, can we?
ETA: You might be able to remove the bulbs from the tail light housing and spray some red tinted lacquer in there.  |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 3:47:39 PM EDT
[#2]
I would start by contacting your local newspaper or news station with your story.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 3:48:22 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted: I would start by contacting your local newspaper or news station with your story. Make sure you spell the cop and judges names correctly for the reporters. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 3:48:47 PM EDT
[#4]
I think conTActing GM is your best bet. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 3:48:51 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
I would start by contacting your local newspaper or news station with your story. this |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 3:49:01 PM EDT
[#6]
1. rack up as many of these tickets as possible
2 appeal 3. win 4. sue the state of MARYLAND for costs/time/travel costs/attorney fees 5. $$$ retire |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 3:49:20 PM EDT
[#7]
Oh this isn't about me. Some poor sap is having to deal with it.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 3:50:39 PM EDT
[#8]
"Did you really think that we want those laws to be observed? We want them broken. You'd better get it straight that it's not a bunch of boy scouts you're up against . . . We're after power and we mean it. You fellows were pikers, but we know the real trick, and you'd better get wise to it. There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What's there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced nor objectively interpreted and you create a nation of law-breakers - and then you cash in on guilt. Now that's the system, Mr. Rearden, and once you understand it, you'll be much easier to deal with."
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 3:50:54 PM EDT
[#9]
The op isn't who this happened to. Definitely a load of BS, but if you read how many other violations the guy involved admitted to in a public forum, he has a lot more trouble coming his way.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 3:55:31 PM EDT
[#10]
I drive a G8 GT with the exact same tailights.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 3:57:35 PM EDT
[#11]
BTDT with my ex gf's mini about 6 years ago. The fact that the parts were marked DOT approved and factory installed did not matter, had to be red plastic, red bulbs didn't count.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 3:59:30 PM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
I would start by contacting your local newspaper or news station with your story. reporters love fucked up stuff like this |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:01:39 PM EDT
[#13]
Holy shit what a bunch of bullshit, i used to get nailed on my motorcycle for aftermarket turn signals and i thought that was b.s this takes the cake.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:02:34 PM EDT
[#14]
If I were him, I would first contact GM and obtain the DOT certification for those lights. I would then appeal (with a reputable attorney). If appeals for traffic citations aren't permissible in his jurisdiction, I would contact every local media outlet.
As a former cop, I say that is pure BS. If they're the factory tail lights, they should be DOT-approved and 100% legit, regardless of lens color. I wonder what state law says regarding this issue. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:04:45 PM EDT
[#15]
From the comments on the post link:
BTW, he's screwed. Look at this admission of breaking other laws on the web board.... "God Damn am I pissed!!! I mean never said **** about my window tint, no front tag, or painted over front amber markers, or blacked out side turn signals, noooooo...... " |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:05:21 PM EDT
[#16]
rack up as many of those BS tickets as you can with officer Handjob and then sue for harassment.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:05:47 PM EDT
[#17]
Quoted:
If I were him, I would first contact GM and obtain the DOT certification for those lights. I would then appeal (with a reputable attorney). If appeals for traffic citations aren't permissible in his jurisdiction, I would contact every local media outlet. As a former cop, I say that is pure BS. If they're the factory tail lights, they should be DOT-approved and 100% legit, regardless of lens color. I wonder what state law says regarding this issue. There might be some idiotic phrasing in the state law that makes them illegal. Shouldn't be but sometimes it works out that way... |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:07:02 PM EDT
[#18]
Quoted:
http://jalopnik.com/5589270/maryland-judge-decrees-pontiac-g8-gt-tail-lights-illegal Went to court for my clear tail lights on my car and was found guilty! The judge actualy told me she didn't care what the manufacturer said, what the federal govt said, what the DOT # stamped onto my taillights said if the officer says my lights aren't legal then they're not legal. I took the G8 sales brochure in along with pics of my car and other G8 GT's and the VIN trace by 3 different dealers saying my lights were factory none of it mattered she found me guilty of failing to display or reflect red light on the rear of the car. Didn't matter the reflecters were in the bumper, didn't matter where the light is has that little red circle, the whole lens isn't red so they're not legal. Also where the back-up and turn signals are should be the reflectors according to the cop so the V6 cars lights aren't legal either. Judge stupid went on to tell me that maybe I should consider trading in or selling the car since its not legal in MD and that I'm going to continue to get the $60 tickets till I get rid of the car. So I contacted Pontiac's 1-800 # and I have an apt next friday to have my car looked at by them and see if they can help or at least repay me the $85.50 fine and court costs. I honestly don't know what else I can do. The cop was ALL smiles afterwards and winked at me! WTF! Now I'm screwed! How do I go to work now? I drive right thru where he works!! So this ass nuget can make up **** randomly for any car he gets a hard on for and nothing can be done to fight it! This is BS. Guess that explains it. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:11:17 PM EDT
[#19]
Quoted:
I would start by contacting your local newspaper or news station with your story. This. Let this scumbag judge hang out to dry by any means neccesary. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:12:59 PM EDT
[#20]
Quoted: http://jalopnik.com/5589270/maryland-judge-decrees-pontiac-g8-gt-tail-lights-illegal So this ass nuget I'm sorry, I would really like to subscribe to your news letter, but I just can't seem to get beyond to above text. WTF is a nuget? -V |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:13:51 PM EDT
[#21]
Subscribed for home-state 'tardedness.
Kharn |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:14:03 PM EDT
[#22]
Hmm...it pays to read the user comments.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:14:18 PM EDT
[#23]
. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:14:21 PM EDT
[#24]
The comments say the person did in fact modify his tail lights.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:14:55 PM EDT
[#25]
That's kill dozer level frustration there.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:16:47 PM EDT
[#26]
Quoted: Oh this isn't about me. Some poor sap is having to deal with it. Then he should appeal the decision and make the judge look like the idiot that they are. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:18:17 PM EDT
[#27]
Maryland, huh?
Prince George county? |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:19:23 PM EDT
[#28]
Quoted:
If I were him, I would first contact GM and obtain the DOT certification for those lights. I would then appeal (with a reputable attorney). If appeals for traffic citations aren't permissible in his jurisdiction, I would contact every local media outlet. As a former cop, I say that is pure BS. If they're the factory tail lights, they should be DOT-approved and 100% legit, regardless of lens color. I wonder what state law says regarding this issue. In VA that would be totally irrelevant. A parallel situation occurred, where several counties were incorrectly enforcing part of the revenue collection public safety code, and were informed of this. Went to a fairly high up court and they lost, repeatedly. When asked what they were going to do about the millions of dollars (probably 10s of millions, no exact count was ever admitted to) they stole, they said "haahahhahaha sucker, we've already spent it, and we won't repay it". The judge said "sounds good to me." |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:20:45 PM EDT
[#29]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:22:45 PM EDT
[#30]
I would also locate the rep from the DOT http://www.dot.gov/ as a witness.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:23:35 PM EDT
[#31]
Quoted: "Did you really think that we want those laws to be observed? We want them broken. You'd better get it straight that it's not a bunch of boy scouts you're up against . . . We're after power and we mean it. You fellows were pikers, but we know the real trick, and you'd better get wise to it. There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What's there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced nor objectively interpreted and you create a nation of law-breakers - and then you cash in on guilt. Now that's the system, Mr. Rearden, and once you understand it, you'll be much easier to deal with." This. Nobody is exactly sure how many laws there are in this country. Nobody. WTF? |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:25:26 PM EDT
[#32]
Lawyer up, then file a lawsuit. Show that bitch judge who's boss.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:26:41 PM EDT
[#33]
Quoted: WTF is a nuget? It's the tasty stuff inside a Three Musketeers bar. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:27:00 PM EDT
[#34]
It doesn't suprise, coming from The Free State.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:27:15 PM EDT
[#35]
According to the comments this is the guy's car.
 "
Yep, that car right there with the illegal tail lights. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:29:53 PM EDT
[#36]
Totally fucked up deal. What a time waster for you on top of it all. You have good right to be pissed.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:30:56 PM EDT
[#37]
Beaten to the pic
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:32:17 PM EDT
[#38]
Quoted:
According to the comments this is the guy's car. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll31/madman_jim/340x.jpg" Yep, that car right there with the illegal tail lights. If that is the case, he probably is in violation under MD statues. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:32:45 PM EDT
[#39]
Quoted: The comments say the person did in fact modify his tail lights. Indeed. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:33:14 PM EDT
[#40]
Quoted:
Hmm...it pays to read the user comments. 
Yes it does.... |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:33:18 PM EDT
[#41]
Quoted:
Hmm...it pays to read the user comments. Nobody wants to hear your shit, thanks. eta: And yes, MD can make whatever asinine rules it wants. Yay, tax collection. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:37:05 PM EDT
[#42]
I fucking hate Maryland.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:39:29 PM EDT
[#43]
Iowa Highway Patrol had an issue with my factory tinted windows....
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:40:20 PM EDT
[#44]
Quoted: Not on safety issues, that is Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.Quoted: Hmm...it pays to read the user comments. Nobody wants to hear your shit, thanks. eta: And yes, MD can make whatever asinine rules it wants. Yay, tax collection. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 4:41:38 PM EDT
[#45]
The guy is either lying through his teeth OR these are dealer installed tail lights and he just thinks they are factory. Either way this whole mess is pretty dumb.
The guy is dumb because he is afraid he will keep getting tickets. Oh noes, what can he do! Really, it is not hard to switch out a tail light to a legal version. . |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 5:00:06 PM EDT
[#46]
Quoted: Quoted: "Did you really think that we want those laws to be observed? We want them broken. You'd better get it straight that it's not a bunch of boy scouts you're up against . . . We're after power and we mean it. You fellows were pikers, but we know the real trick, and you'd better get wise to it. There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What's there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced nor objectively interpreted and you create a nation of law-breakers - and then you cash in on guilt. Now that's the system, Mr. Rearden, and once you understand it, you'll be much easier to deal with." This. Nobody is exactly sure how many laws there are in this country. Nobody. WTF? There is at least one person on this board who thinks they are almost all necessary to prevent us all from going apeshit and becoming a total anarchy. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 5:05:47 PM EDT
[#47]
ahem: http://www.g8board.com/forums/showpost.php?p=556460&postcount=1
Jalopnik B.S. Ok this is getting out of hand and I'm tired of trying to post on Jalopnik only to have some of them get up. To set the record straight and shut the JR detectives up who THINK they know better, the pics of my car with the dark tinted tail lights were taken en-route to a car show!!!! Those lights were not, and are not currently on my car!!!! They are sitting on the shelf in my garage, so PLEASE stop as all you're doing is stiring a pot with nothing in it. The article I was cited for has NOTHING to do with tinted tails even IF they were on the car. This what I was cited for, read it carefully. 22-209. (b) REAR LAMPS - Rear clearance lamps, identification lamps, and those marker lamps and reflectors mounted on the rear or on the sides near the rear of the vehicle shall display or reflect a red color. (An. Code 1957,art 66 1/2 ss12-209; 1977 ch.14 ss 2.) Thats it! The car has to have RED refleectors on the rear, (IN THE BUMPER ABOVE THE TAIL PIPE TIPS) The tail lights must light up red (DUH!) and if the car has reflectors on the sides near the rear they need to be red! WELL?!?!? WTF are these?   No where in the article OR in comar does it say its illegel to paint the upper edge of the clear leans, no where does it say its illegal to paint the chrome ring black. The article I was cited for was NOT violated by me in any way shape or form! I took my car to the Anne Arundel co police they took no exception to them. I took my car to the Maryland State police, they took no exception to them. I took my car to the Maryland State vehicle inspection station run by the state police and state vehicle inspectors and they took no exception to them. READ CAREFULLY AND S_L_O_W_L_Y!!!!! The people in the state who determin what is or is not legal said MY LIGHTS WERE FINE!!!! NO ONE but this 1 lone cop has EVER said BOO to me about them cause they're NOT ILLEGAL! For the love of God STOP trying to be JR detectives when you have NO every loving idea WTF you're talking about! I've already talked to several attornies and I have a meeting with the GM rep,the state inspector and the state police in charge of the inspectors next friday to see what if anything GM can do to help me. BTW, According to the state vehicle inspectors even IF I did have the tinted tails on they didn't violate the law cause the reflectors ARE IN THE BUMPER!! TINTED TAILS ARE NOT ILLEGAL IN MD ON EVERY CAR!! ONLY THOSE THAT WOULD VIOLATE THE ABOVE ARTICLE. If you're gonna play detective make sure you have ALL the facts, if not DON'T POST! You make yourself look the fool, congrats. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 5:08:23 PM EDT
[#48]
The light are either legal under state law or not legal under state law. It has everything to do with what the law says. It has nothing to do with if they are factory or aftermarket. Though it would be nice if GM made sure their cars were 50 state street legal. But as always its your responsibility to make sure a product is legal to use in the manner you intend to use it in a given location.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 5:09:05 PM EDT
[#49]
Quoted: The light are either legal under state law or not legal under state law. It has everything to do with what the law says. It has nothing to do with if they are factory or aftermarket. Though it would be nice if GM made sure their cars were 50 state street legal. But as always its your responsibility to make sure a product is legal to use in the manner you intend to use it in a given location. 22-209. (b) REAR LAMPS - Rear clearance lamps, identification lamps, and those marker lamps and reflectors mounted on the rear or on the sides near the rear of the vehicle shall display or reflect a red color. (An. Code 1957,art 66 1/2 ss12-209; 1977 ch.14 ss 2.) from my post above. he wasnt in violation. 3 different places ok'd them |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2010 5:09:10 PM EDT
[#50]
Quoted:
I took my car to the Anne Arundel co police they took no exception to them. I took my car to the Maryland State police, they took no exception to them. I took my car to the Maryland State vehicle inspection station run by the state police and state vehicle inspectors and they took no exception to them. If MSP cleared him, what is the problem? |
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
