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ZenkiNinja · 01-29-2007, 01:13 PM

Just confirming a story my friend told me about his SR.

He was once pulled over and the cop made him pull his hood. Of course he saw the SR and all the other crap in there. He fined my friend and told him to get it fixed. He didnt take the car away right then and there. Well, my friend really had 2 choices, fix it and take it to some inspector. or pay another additional fine in full. He paid the fine, and i guess it was as if he didnt get pulled over for it cause he got off scott-free. no cops hassled him. anyways he told me as long as they don't catch you racing the car, and doing something very reckless, they can't take away your car, just fine you. I'm not entirly sure this is true, can you guys input?

if this is the case then im way more comfy getting that SR swap..

irax · 01-29-2007, 01:16 PM

completly wrong

steve shadows · 01-29-2007, 01:19 PM

nothing is legal in CA...by the book nothing really is.

!Zar! · 01-29-2007, 01:19 PM

A cop can tow your car if he wants due to illegal emission modifications. Just like they can if they find out you don't have a cat.

When you do pay the fine, you aren't off worry free anymore. You will have to pay the $735iirc fine and you will get a point on your license.

If the same cop pulls you over a second time then I can assure you he won't be as lenient as the first time.

Sr is cali. Be afraid. Don't daily it. Simple as that.

ZenkiNinja · 01-29-2007, 01:56 PM

I see thanks for the info guys.

Yeah, I really want this engine, but the only thing bothering me is the cops. and I HATE dealing w/ them. and since the thing w/ the cop pulling my friend over i've been a little bit . .eh. But in the 3 years he had his engine he was only pulled over for it once. and i hear stories of people just getting warnings and fines instead of getting the car towed right then.

tell me it's it usual for the cop to take your car or just warn and fine you? (Im getting paranoid, lol)

Blackhat · 01-29-2007, 01:57 PM

Everyone say, "We love enviromentalists!"

Anyone taking bids on how long before gas engines are illegal?

MavericStephenc · 01-29-2007, 02:07 PM

damn and i want to move myself out to cali, i think i'll stay around here (boston) i got pulled by an undercover evo in burlington the cop started talkin cars with me and he was askin about sr's n shit like that. i guess its a give and take you guys got some good roads we dont, you got dick cops, and we have undercover evo's

wootwoot · 01-29-2007, 02:16 PM

Well if you drive a B13 Sentra SE-R, B14 200SX SE-R, or a G20 you'll be perfectly fine and have absolutely nothing to worry about!

01-29-2007, 01:13 PM	#1
ZenkiNinja Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 562 SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 163 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SR20 California legality question Just confirming a story my friend told me about his SR. He was once pulled over and the cop made him pull his hood. Of course he saw the SR and all the other crap in there. He fined my friend and told him to get it fixed. He didnt take the car away right then and there. Well, my friend really had 2 choices, fix it and take it to some inspector. or pay another additional fine in full. He paid the fine, and i guess it was as if he didnt get pulled over for it cause he got off scott-free. no cops hassled him. anyways he told me as long as they don't catch you racing the car, and doing something very reckless, they can't take away your car, just fine you. I'm not entirly sure this is true, can you guys input? if this is the case then im way more comfy getting that SR swap..

01-29-2007, 01:16 PM	#2
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 41 Posts: 4,249 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	completly wrong __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

01-29-2007, 01:19 PM	#3
steve shadows Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LA and OC Posts: 8,202 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	nothing is legal in CA...by the book nothing really is. __________________ Like Me on FaceBook !

01-29-2007, 01:19 PM	#4
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	A cop can tow your car if he wants due to illegal emission modifications. Just like they can if they find out you don't have a cat. When you do pay the fine, you aren't off worry free anymore. You will have to pay the $735iirc fine and you will get a point on your license. If the same cop pulls you over a second time then I can assure you he won't be as lenient as the first time. Sr is cali. Be afraid. Don't daily it. Simple as that. __________________

01-29-2007, 02:16 PM	#8
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 39 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well if you drive a B13 Sentra SE-R, B14 200SX SE-R, or a G20 you'll be perfectly fine and have absolutely nothing to worry about! __________________ I'm from Florida so I'm probably a bit more strange than you

01-29-2007, 01:56 PM	#5
ZenkiNinja Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 562 SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 163 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I see thanks for the info guys. Yeah, I really want this engine, but the only thing bothering me is the cops. and I HATE dealing w/ them. and since the thing w/ the cop pulling my friend over i've been a little bit . .eh. But in the 3 years he had his engine he was only pulled over for it once. and i hear stories of people just getting warnings and fines instead of getting the car towed right then. tell me it's it usual for the cop to take your car or just warn and fine you? (Im getting paranoid, lol)

01-29-2007, 01:57 PM	#6
Blackhat Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Everyone say, "We love enviromentalists!" Anyone taking bids on how long before gas engines are illegal?

01-29-2007, 02:07 PM	#7
MavericStephenc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: salem mass. Age: 37 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damn and i want to move myself out to cali, i think i'll stay around here (boston) i got pulled by an undercover evo in burlington the cop started talkin cars with me and he was askin about sr's n shit like that. i guess its a give and take you guys got some good roads we dont, you got dick cops, and we have undercover evo's