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Loud exhaust ticket ?

Old Sep 4, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Loud exhaust ticket ?

Got pulled over tonight for a loud exhaust in MA. The ticket is only 50 dollars, so i wouldnt mind paying it, but does this count as a moving violation? Will it go on my insurance?

Im thinking about fighting it, but id lose more money missing a days work to go to the hearing than if i just pay the damn ticket.

Incase you're wondering, its a buschur racing catless 3" TBE with a BR 02 housing.

So to pay, or not to pay....

Thanks,
Josh
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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How do you plan on fighting a ticket for a loud exhaust.. I'm sure its loud
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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lol just pay it I wish mine was 50 bucks...it's not a moving violation

mine was 90 something and I lied to the judge and told that clownjob I fixed it haha NOT
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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easy, tell the judge the officer had trouble hearing you during the ticket giving process so you think he may have developed a hearing problem in the line of duty.

but then he could just as easily come back and say, yeah cause your exhaust was to darn loud

pay the ticket, i dont think its a violation and it wouldn't make sense it being a insurance problem cause loud exhaust can't make you an unsafe driver.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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its easy as hell to fight it...all u gotta do is put on the stocker
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by amscrazy
its easy as hell to fight it...all u gotta do is put on the stocker
That is way too much work for $50 dollars....
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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but like he said, he would be losing money if he took the time to properly fight the ticket\

you beat me to it tsi *leavesevosection*
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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haha, ohh man, yeah the hearing problem lie wont work too well!

So im cool paying it as long as its NOT a moving violation. believe it or not, my exhaust is VERY quiet the way i drive it...I just drove by a cop on boost when i was trying to merge. just a case of bad luck i guess
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Ya I would not worry about the moving violation.. It cant be, at least here it is not for sure
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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I wonder if Harley's with strait pipes get loud exhaust tickets.I bet they don't.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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Exactly... AK47po, arent you a cop? or am i thinking of someone else? I just really want a solid answer as to whether this would be a moving violation or not.

3 of my friends dont think so, but my significant other thinks otherwise....Shes ALL KNOWING...or so she says
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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** The following are NOT considered moving violations:
a. Inadequate muffler or exhaust system
b. Improper lights or equipment (EXCEPT IMPROPER BRAKES which generates a point)
http://www.caryfamilylawyers.com/fam...tsdui-tickets/

i noticed that Manslaughter or negligent homicide is equivalent in points to Pre-arranged highway racing or lending car for such purpose
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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Thanks dewood! Thats what i needed to see. Ill just pay this damn ticket then. I owe you one!
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ak47po
I wonder if Harley's with strait pipes get loud exhaust tickets.I bet they don't.
ive wondered the same thing...
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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its a import thing. how many camaros and mustangs do you hear getting exhaust tickets! Get use to getting tickets or go back to stock.
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