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[Robo Squirrel]

I got a ticket this morning for chirping my tires a little when turning left a light in order to get out of the way quickly. I didn't think it was a crime, but apparently it is. $35 oh well...made me late for work tho >

[Kdawgm3]

Better than mine. 79 in a 50. Oh well, made it 14 mos without a speeding ticket. It's the price of admission.

[Robo Squirrel]

its been almost 2 years since my last speeding ticket...i try be good most of the time

[zenderm3]

lol - do any of you have a radar detector? Is it worth getting?

[Robo Squirrel]

i do not, but if you want a good one (V1) its like 400 and i dont really speed enough to spend 400 bucks on a radar detector.

[tunnie]

what exactly was the violation on the ticket? i got one for chirping tires... was like unable to maintain control of vehicle or some bs like that.

[bim14]

i had a v1...but if u try putting it on the front windshield and you have a tint on the back window it most likely won't catch a signal...so I went with the k40 undetectable front/rear w/ both front/rear laser diffusers. It's an awsome setup, and very discreet.

[FSHNGRY]

v1 all the way.. it paid for itself in the first week of owning one.. i couldnt tell you how many times it has saved me on the high way... driving w/o one is like walking through a crowded place ass naked.. just doesnt feel right..

[Robo Squirrel]

Originally Posted by tunnie

what exactly was the violation on the ticket? i got one for chirping tires... was like unable to maintain control of vehicle or some bs like that.

it was like a disturbing the peace or some bullshit...whatever. its only a $35 citation and im not in my home state so whatev...im just mad about having to wait for his dumb ass 20 mins

[john@wickedparts]

In SoCal, if the officer really wants to give you a ticket they would cite you for exhibition speed.

[Kadarin]

Originally Posted by sales@wickedparts

In SoCal, if the officer really wants to give you a ticket they would cite you for exhibition speed.

Which is 2 points against your record. I got one of these once years ago and bargained it down to "unsafe start".

[SoreHead]

Originally Posted by Robo Squirrel

I got a ticket this morning for chirping my tires a little when turning left a light in order to get out of the way quickly. I didn't think it was a crime, but apparently it is. $35 oh well...made me late for work tho >

Chirping your tyres is an offence??? Classic.
What makes me laugh most is that they enforce those sorts of stupid rules while you watch people weave from lane to lane without looking on highways, tailgating and I've never seen any of them get pulled over.

Obviously the dangerous stuff isn't as interesting.
I figure they probably bet to see who can issue the stupidest ticket for the day.

[Nawaaz]

Originally Posted by Robo Squirrel

I got a ticket this morning for chirping my tires a little when turning left a light in order to get out of the way quickly. I didn't think it was a crime, but apparently it is. $35 oh well...made me late for work tho >

Some cops are just very picky and they watch out for even the small things. Sorry to hear this happened with you. A ticket is very painful. I ruins your day, if not longer.

Get the ticket out of the way and just move on. It happens with almost everyone sooner or later.

[Georgeair]

Roiling smoke clouds may be more than a "chirp".

[Nawaaz]

Originally Posted by Georgeair

Roiling smoke clouds may be more than a "chirp".

You can just tell the officer or the court that you accidentally pushed the gas pedal in too much, and then the clutch pedal just slipped off your toe by mistake.... hehe

[john@wickedparts]

Originally Posted by Nawaaz

You can just tell the officer or the court that you accidentally pushed the gas pedal in too much, and then the clutch pedal just slipped off your toe.... hehe

Or I wonder if you tell them that this is your first manual and you are just learning how to work the clutch would fly.

Either way $35 for a ticket and if it doesn't get you a point, consider yourself lucky now days.

[Kdawgm3]

Originally Posted by zenderm3

lol - do any of you have a radar detector? Is it worth getting?

Yes, I have a V1 which is awesome...for radar. Laser is a different story. It certainly lets you know when you have been targeted by a laser gun, but this occurs simultaneously as your speed is being registered by the officer. In other words, the warning sounds to let you know that you have been busted! Unlike radar, laser light is collimated with very little diffusion. Therefore, it is rare for the v1 to pickup a stray laser shot and give advanced warning. The only safe way to navigate past laser detection is to combine the v1 (or other laser/radar detector) with a laser jammer.

[john@wickedparts]

Originally Posted by Kdawgm3

Yes, I have a V1 which is awesome...for radar. Laser is a different story. It certainly lets you know when you have been targeted by a laser gun, but this occurs simultaneously as your speed is being registered by the officer. In other words, the warning sounds to let you know that you have been busted! Unlike radar, laser light is collimated with very little diffusion. Therefore, it is rare for the v1 to pickup a stray laser shot and give advanced warning. The only safe way to navigate past laser detection is to combine the v1 (or other laser/radar detector) with a laser jammer.

yes from my unfortunate personal experience, once that laser alarm goes off its too late. Think of it as a alarm that sets off before you see the blue lights behind you.

[spyderco10]

Originally Posted by Nawaaz

You can just tell the officer or the court that you accidentally pushed the gas pedal in too much, and then the clutch pedal just slipped off your toe by mistake.... hehe

then the judge will change it to the "unable to control vehicle" charge

[valeram]

Can you just tell them that your foot slipped that caused the chirp plus the fact that you didn't over sped. Once in a while, you can chirp your tires without the intention of exceeding the speed limit just like joining the traffic from stop.

[Robo Squirrel]

no need to go to court for $35...and it was just 2 chirps, one for 1st, one for 2nd. no rolling smoke cloud, sorry guys 7:45 am is just to early for that, haha. it is bogus, but whatev

[Finnegan]

Originally Posted by Robo Squirrel

it was like a disturbing the peace or some bullshit...whatever. its only a $35 citation and im not in my home state so whatev...im just mad about having to wait for his dumb ass 20 mins

Originally Posted by SoreHead

Chirping your tyres is an offence??? Classic.
What makes me laugh most is that they enforce those sorts of stupid rules while you watch people weave from lane to lane without looking on highways, tailgating and I've never seen any of them get pulled over.

Obviously the dangerous stuff isn't as interesting.
I figure they probably bet to see who can issue the stupidest ticket for the day.

Even a little chirp at the wrong place wrong time is going to get you noticed. In that case the ticket is as much for what they've thought you've already done or might do. Sort of a warning for what they see as Mr. Hotshot Car Driver so that you keep things in line.

I'm not saying it's right, or that it even makes sense (especially given Sorehead's excellent argument), but this stuff gets you "noticed" as does lowering the car, tint, exhaust, and the fact it's a "performance car" to begin with. And being noticed in this case is a bad thing when it comes to cops.

Much more noticed that something potentially more dangerous: the soccer mom weaving around in a minivan/SUV or sliding through a stop sign while gabbing on the cell phone or turning around to yell at her kids.

I think the equation is minivan/SUV + mom = safe while M3/performance car + Chirp or _____ = dangerous! I've found just the opposite to be true. I've had more close calls with mom + minivan/SUV than I've ever had with folks in "performance cars". I can think of one or two only in my driving life with real performance car drivers (not guys in ricers but P cars, Vettes; BMWs, Zs, etc.). Close calls with minivans--too many to count!

If I see a minivan/SUV person on the phone, or with kids in the car I avoid them at all costs! Kids + cell phone use--get the hell away from them! Odds are they're gonna do something stupid. (I'll be honest I keep an eye on the ricers too but there aren't that many in burbs compared to minivans/SUVs).