Ok this is BS. I have had my apex N1 single exhaust for 2 years now. Today im sitting at a red light and a cop pulls up behind me. After sitting for a couple minutes I turn left when the light turns green. He also goes and flashes his lights so I pull over.
I ask whats wrong? He says I have an illegal exhaust. I said that I didnt and how did he figure. He said it was loud. I asked him TONS of questions on why this is so. I tell him ive been pulled over before for speeding and never has a cop mentioned a problem with my exhaust. I also tell him that I have been told by numerous people that it was very quiet even though its a big exhaust.
So this goes back and forth and he says he'll give me a summons. I ask him how to avoid this in the future. I also ask him what my "decibel" level was (after all that is what I was pulled for). He doesnt have it!>?! He says that Id have to go to a shop and have it measured and compare it to the stock system. Now all the while this is going on about 8 cars pass by with their POS civics and loud obnoxois exhausts. So he basically says its too loud and gives me a ticket.
Im livid now. Im gonna fight it because he doesnt have shit on it. No proof of the decibel level in comparison to the stock system. I was sitting at a red light idling at 800RPM and he had his windows up with the AC on! You cant hear anything at that RPM!!
Anyways I check the Virginia code concerning this and I have a response to EVERY part. My mom (who is anti anything loud) says she'll show up to court for me too to say its not loud since she has been in my car (after all, this law is a matter of opinion).
Im feeling very confident and have everything in order to fight it in a couple months when it comes about. I even called Nissan to get the avg decibel rating for my car and they didnt even know! So how is a cop gonna know that my stock 1995 system wasnt loud to begin with. he saw a sports car with a 5.25" exhaust and pulled me for no reason.
Im asking you guys what other ammo can I bring to court. I have lots on my side right now but more always helps.
Here is a link to the code law.
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp...+cod+46.2-1049
07-23-2002, 08:37 PM
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