Not a big fan of cops...need help!

WilMan777 · 07-22-2008, 06:18 PM

So I was driving around Los Angeles last week and all of a sudden a cop pulls me over...I wasn't speeding so I didn't know what he pulled me over for. To my dismay he was pulling me over for two reasons:

1. Tints "too dark" --keep in mind my tints are around 30% and in California it's illegal to have ANY kind of tint on the front (even though tints are very common, obviously)

2. No front license plate -- very common not to have it in LA either!

These two not-even-mods are so common to have in Santa Monica/ Los Angeles area and now I'm stuck with these lame fix-it tickets. Clearly don't want to do any of these fix-its but how can I get around it? Please help, thanks!!

Zanza · 07-22-2008, 06:31 PM

Well, I've seen a new product for a front license plate that mounts on the tow-hook. That'd be good if you don't want to drill holes in your car.

As for the tickets, your probably stuck with the no front plate one. The illegal tint one could be revoked if your tint is in fact legal - it may not be worth the time and capital to get the ticket removed though.

LOLrance · 07-22-2008, 06:35 PM

You get around it by putting your front plate back on and fixing your tint. Take it from a guy whos been pulled over countless times for the 2 same citations.

You either suck it up and pay the hefty fine and not fix it, or pay the $10 or whatever it is nowadays and just put the plate on and get lighter tint or remove it completely.

HappyG · 07-22-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WilMan777

So I was driving around Los Angeles last week and all of a sudden a cop pulls me over...I wasn't speeding so I didn't know what he pulled me over for. To my dismay he was pulling me over for two reasons:

1. Tints "too dark" --keep in mind my tints are around 30% and in California it's illegal to have ANY kind of tint on the front (even though tints are very common, obviously)

2. No front license plate -- very common not to have it in LA either!

These two not-even-mods are so common to have in Santa Monica/ Los Angeles area and now I'm stuck with these lame fix-it tickets. Clearly don't want to do any of these fix-its but how can I get around it? Please help, thanks!!

You answered your question already.

You know that having tint on the front windows and not having a license plate up front is illegal, but you're confused as to why you received a citation?

As for taking care of your two issues..fix them and pay the small fine. It'll be more of a hassle trying to find ways to get around them, because there really isn't. Take the tint off yourself and stick your plate on. Easy...

GL.

Double White · 07-22-2008, 06:41 PM

+1 no way around it. You can pay the fine tho and not fix it, but you are still prone to getting tickets for it.

For your front plate i suggest you use duct tape and stick it on well enough for the court to check it and the tints, I have a lifetime warranty. I just scratch it up with a coin go to the tint shop ask them to re-do it. Once they take it off I tell them i need the car and I will be back tomorrow. And the rest you can put together.

I've done this twice so I don't know if it'll work for sure.

MrClean · 07-22-2008, 06:43 PM

I've got a plate bracket that mounts under the bumper - you do have to drill, but at least it is out of sight and keeps the front fascia intact.

http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.htm

nicknaz · 07-22-2008, 07:22 PM

there's no way around it other than paying the hefty fine and putting up with getting pulled over

You're doing things that are against the vehicle code, it makes sense you got cited right?

Also, keep in mind that no front plate and tints attract attention from LEOs so you are more likely to get cited for other stuff too.

to_riffic · 07-22-2008, 07:28 PM

yup. i'm running w/o ne plates rite now but i'm gonna put up the rear one soon. as for the front, imma go w/ the skene design one soon. and also, thats y i dont roll w/ tints, i kinda like my car w/o it ne wayz

simp0man · 07-22-2008, 07:31 PM

Pay the fine for the front and continue to look good without a front plate. There is a price to pay for looking good. The tint, I don't know...

AND also I HATE COPS!

Ikarus · 07-22-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Zanza

Well, I've seen a new product for a front license plate that mounts on the tow-hook. That'd be good if you don't want to drill holes in your car.

Check out this link here.

simp0man · 07-22-2008, 07:56 PM

I double taped my front plates. I put six of them and it stayed on. Did that on the GTI and I did that on my 328i. It does wonders. That is the best and cheapest!

fermion · 07-22-2008, 08:58 PM

find somebody with the same bodystyle and color, swap plates for a day and get a cop to sign of.

HD Auto Salon · 07-22-2008, 09:05 PM

Ask someone if they have a cop friend and just have it signed off.

or look for a cop who is just starting lunch at the mall and ask him to sign off your ticket. If he is too lazy to do a visual check then you are free, if he does check just say you got it re-tinted to CA legal specs. GL

Sam12345 · 07-22-2008, 09:28 PM

Pmed you

vshahv · 07-22-2008, 11:45 PM

Cops are giving these retarded tickets because no one is speeding these days. Speeding tickets have gone down about 40% YOY, because of gas prices.

Kinda funny, but theyll try to ping you for some little crap

greentea335i · 07-23-2008, 04:44 AM

hmm.. u gotta follow the laws.. if u dunt wan to get harassed by the officers

Pappy · 07-23-2008, 08:59 AM

Question...

Does California have a no tint law??

If tint is allowed, then how did the LEO know it was too dark??

Did he use a light meter???

???????????????????????????

LOLrance · 07-23-2008, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pappy

Question...

Does California have a no tint law??

If tint is allowed, then how did the LEO know it was too dark??

Did he use a light meter???

???????????????????????????

yes the tint law is NO TINT in the front windows.

WilMan777 · 07-23-2008, 01:04 PM

thanks everyone for their input. Does anyone know what exactly goes down when a cop signs it off? Is it pretty casual (not checking vin #, etc)? Just because one of my close friends has the same model/color combo and already has the plates on front w/o tint. I know it's shady....

Pappy · 07-23-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

yes the tint law is NO TINT in the front windows.

Thanks for your reply.
I can understand not tinting the windshield, but not on the side front windows??

NaTuReB0Y · 07-23-2008, 01:28 PM

fix it.....get it clear.

or else wait a year or so...like i did.....

and the ticket jumps up to $500+..........

Ramos · 07-23-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

yes the tint law is NO TINT in the front windows.

Not exactly correct, CA allows 70% tint on the front side windows..
Which is pretty much no tint..

To the OP:

a) Find a cop friend to sign off on the ticket
b) Get your eye doctor to write up something that says that
you are blinded by lights. I can get that since I have astegmatism and
night driving really bothers me

07-22-2008, 06:18 PM	#1
WilMan777 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 325i e90 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	Not a big fan of cops...need help! So I was driving around Los Angeles last week and all of a sudden a cop pulls me over...I wasn't speeding so I didn't know what he pulled me over for. To my dismay he was pulling me over for two reasons: 1. Tints "too dark" --keep in mind my tints are around 30% and in California it's illegal to have ANY kind of tint on the front (even though tints are very common, obviously) 2. No front license plate -- very common not to have it in LA either! These two not-even-mods are so common to have in Santa Monica/ Los Angeles area and now I'm stuck with these lame fix-it tickets. Clearly don't want to do any of these fix-its but how can I get around it? Please help, thanks!!
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Zanza Private First Class 3 Rep 112 Posts Drives: E90 325i Arctic Metallic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Well, I've seen a new product for a front license plate that mounts on the tow-hook. That'd be good if you don't want to drill holes in your car. As for the tickets, your probably stuck with the no front plate one. The illegal tint one could be revoked if your tint is in fact legal - it may not be worth the time and capital to get the ticket removed though.
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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	You get around it by putting your front plate back on and fixing your tint. Take it from a guy whos been pulled over countless times for the 2 same citations. You either suck it up and pay the hefty fine and not fix it, or pay the $10 or whatever it is nowadays and just put the plate on and get lighter tint or remove it completely. __________________
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Double White Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 232 Posts Drives: Crimson Red e90 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	+1 no way around it. You can pay the fine tho and not fix it, but you are still prone to getting tickets for it. For your front plate i suggest you use duct tape and stick it on well enough for the court to check it and the tints, I have a lifetime warranty. I just scratch it up with a coin go to the tint shop ask them to re-do it. Once they take it off I tell them i need the car and I will be back tomorrow. And the rest you can put together. I've done this twice so I don't know if it'll work for sure. __________________
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MrClean Lieutenant 21 Rep 437 Posts Drives: 2014 EBII 428i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Shangri LA iTrader: (1)	I've got a plate bracket that mounts under the bumper - you do have to drill, but at least it is out of sight and keeps the front fascia intact. http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.htm
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	there's no way around it other than paying the hefty fine and putting up with getting pulled over You're doing things that are against the vehicle code, it makes sense you got cited right? Also, keep in mind that no front plate and tints attract attention from LEOs so you are more likely to get cited for other stuff too.
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to_riffic Lieutenant General 3024 Rep 13,763 Posts Drives: rwd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (38)	yup. i'm running w/o ne plates rite now but i'm gonna put up the rear one soon. as for the front, imma go w/ the skene design one soon. and also, thats y i dont roll w/ tints, i kinda like my car w/o it ne wayz __________________ ~loud noises~
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simp0man Not looking 2 SPEED, just looking GOOD 45 Rep 2,516 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Pay the fine for the front and continue to look good without a front plate. There is a price to pay for looking good. The tint, I don't know... AND also I HATE COPS! __________________
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simp0man Not looking 2 SPEED, just looking GOOD 45 Rep 2,516 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	I double taped my front plates. I put six of them and it stayed on. Did that on the GTI and I did that on my 328i. It does wonders. That is the best and cheapest! __________________
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fermion Private First Class 42 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasadena iTrader: (0)	find somebody with the same bodystyle and color, swap plates for a day and get a cop to sign of.
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HD Auto Salon 58 Rep 554 Posts Drives: white 335i coupe/ E92 M Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF/SJ iTrader: (10)	Ask someone if they have a cop friend and just have it signed off. or look for a cop who is just starting lunch at the mall and ask him to sign off your ticket. If he is too lazy to do a visual check then you are free, if he does check just say you got it re-tinted to CA legal specs. GL
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vshahv Enlisted Member 8 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 335 coupe white Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bloomfield Hills MI, Palo Alto CA iTrader: (0)	Cops are giving these retarded tickets because no one is speeding these days. Speeding tickets have gone down about 40% YOY, because of gas prices. Kinda funny, but theyll try to ping you for some little crap
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greentea335i Lieutenant 27 Rep 560 Posts Drives: E92 335i w/ SSTT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	hmm.. u gotta follow the laws.. if u dunt wan to get harassed by the officers
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Pappy Resident Septuagenarian 23 Rep 388 Posts Drives: '08 328i Coupe MT w/hand brake Join Date: May 2008 Location: Republic of Texas iTrader: (0)	Question... Question... Does California have a no tint law?? If tint is allowed, then how did the LEO know it was too dark?? Did he use a light meter??? ??????????????????????????? __________________ Johnny Sent from my keyboard using hunt and peck...
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WilMan777 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 325i e90 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	thanks everyone for their input. Does anyone know what exactly goes down when a cop signs it off? Is it pretty casual (not checking vin #, etc)? Just because one of my close friends has the same model/color combo and already has the plates on front w/o tint. I know it's shady....
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