Pulled and ticketed for tinted windows

onzedge · 07-31-2015, 12:34 PM

Illegitimi non carborundum

Ghostvette · 07-31-2015, 02:34 PM

A fixit ticket has no amount because it is just that, a ticket to fix a vehicle defect.

Biggest problem I see is OP attitude; he doesn't seem to accept the fact that the CHP officer cut him some slack by giving him a 'fixit' ticket for the tint. He could have been ticketed for no front plate, and probably a host of other violations. It's amazing how the violations stack up when the driver cops an attitude. IMHO, OP should just remove the tint, get it inspected, and call it a day.

I predict OP will have to remove the tint from the windows and wind up paying a fine for contempt.

Chuck33079 · 07-31-2015, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostvette

A fixit ticket has no amount because it is just that, a ticket to fix a vehicle defect.

Biggest problem I see is OP attitude; he doesn't seem to accept the fact that the CHP officer cut him some slack by giving him a 'fixit' ticket for the tint. He could have been ticketed for no front plate, and probably a host of other violations. It's amazing how the violations stack up when the driver cops an attitude. IMHO, OP should just remove the tint, get it inspected, and call it a day.

I predict OP will have to remove the tint from the windows and wind up paying a fine for contempt.

Seriously, take your lumps and move on. I do not run a front plate. I get hit every couple of years for it. I know it's illegal and I do it anyway. So when I get popped for it, I write a check and move on. It was my choice that earned me the ticket.

And any time I'm talking to a cop, it's "yes sir / no sir." They have the power to really, really ruin your day. If you are respectful, it's amazing how many tickets end up being warnings.

onzedge · 07-31-2015, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Seriously, take your lumps and move on. I do not run a front plate. I get hit every couple of years for it. I know it's illegal and I do it anyway. So when I get popped for it, I write a check and move on. It was my choice that earned me the ticket.

And any time I'm talking to a cop, it's "yes sir / no sir." They have the power to really, really ruin your day. If you are respectful, it's amazing how many tickets end up being warnings.

rooftop · 07-31-2015, 02:59 PM

I'm going to be honest I didn't read OP's post because tl;dr and figured it was a bunch of whining nor did I read any replies and just posted to get my +1.
But now it seems there's some drama so it's piqued my interest

birdman71 · 07-31-2015, 04:06 PM

Well, have fun in court then!

The officer was trying to let you off easy with a fixit ticket

birdman71 · 07-31-2015, 04:12 PM

jshare1 · 07-31-2015, 04:59 PM

You can see a tint line on a front windshield. If you know what you're looking for. Take the ticket

1st · 07-31-2015, 05:30 PM

Bad cop no donut!

Uxi · 07-31-2015, 05:58 PM

You only go to court if you're fighting. The whole system is rigged to make people say f' it, I'll just pay. For a fix-it, it might be worth it.

I get my max 2 extensions and then do trial by declaration and then show up. Usually get reduced, if nothing.

birdman71 · 07-31-2015, 05:58 PM

The time I can spend in court all day is a day that I can make a couple hundred dollars sitting in my chair doing what I need to do to make money. Plus if you buckle down and make that day more of punishment and push yourself to make back the money you spent on the ticket that day, Then heck that is a lot more productive and easier than stressing in court.

Plus if you end up losing you will be incorporating the court costs into your fine for not only your tint but your license plate too.

ShutokuZ · 07-31-2015, 06:21 PM

Like others have said, why would you be trying to fight a "fix it" ticket? No points assessed, no fines other than to have the ticket signed off, and nothing reported to the DMV..... What would you gain by trying to fight it? You only run the risk of pissing off the judge for bringing something like this to him and making you pay for more than you bargained for. He can also make the front plate ticket stick. I have seen it happen a few times in court.

Minsu · 07-31-2015, 08:07 PM

Sweet, the thread didnt lock yet.
Im awesome.

victort · 07-31-2015, 08:12 PM

ibtl as well. Also, the cop saying he saw your front windows tinted is proof enough

PhantaPhanta · 08-01-2015, 03:09 PM

My last and final edit on this thread. Found out I got a cop friend. Gonna submit and write in for not measuring my tint and no proof. If that fails, Ill get my buddy to write it off and just pay the short fine and keep on the tints.

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Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684378	A fixit ticket has no amount because it is just that, a ticket to fix a vehicle defect. Biggest problem I see is OP attitude; he doesn't seem to accept the fact that the CHP officer cut him some slack by giving him a 'fixit' ticket for the tint. He could have been ticketed for no front plate, and probably a host of other violations. It's amazing how the violations stack up when the driver cops an attitude. IMHO, OP should just remove the tint, get it inspected, and call it a day. I predict OP will have to remove the tint from the windows and wind up paying a fine for contempt. birdman71 likes this. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

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rooftop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: roof Age: 15 Posts: 5,704 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 129044	I'm going to be honest I didn't read OP's post because tl;dr and figured it was a bunch of whining nor did I read any replies and just posted to get my +1. But now it seems there's some drama so it's piqued my interest birdman71 likes this. __________________

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birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 42	Well, have fun in court then! The officer was trying to let you off easy with a fixit ticket Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan Last edited by birdman71; 07-31-2015 at 04:08 PM.

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jshare1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hanover, MD Posts: 283 Drives: 14' 370Z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 16	You can see a tint line on a front windshield. If you know what you're looking for. Take the ticket __________________ "only acceptable trades are turtles or beer" Last edited by jshare1; 07-31-2015 at 05:17 PM.

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Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3600	You only go to court if you're fighting. The whole system is rigged to make people say f' it, I'll just pay. For a fix-it, it might be worth it. I get my max 2 extensions and then do trial by declaration and then show up. Usually get reduced, if nothing.

07-31-2015, 05:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 42	The time I can spend in court all day is a day that I can make a couple hundred dollars sitting in my chair doing what I need to do to make money. Plus if you buckle down and make that day more of punishment and push yourself to make back the money you spent on the ticket that day, Then heck that is a lot more productive and easier than stressing in court. Plus if you end up losing you will be incorporating the court costs into your fine for not only your tint but your license plate too. zmanelite likes this. __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

07-31-2015, 06:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	Like others have said, why would you be trying to fight a "fix it" ticket? No points assessed, no fines other than to have the ticket signed off, and nothing reported to the DMV..... What would you gain by trying to fight it? You only run the risk of pissing off the judge for bringing something like this to him and making you pay for more than you bargained for. He can also make the front plate ticket stick. I have seen it happen a few times in court.

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07-31-2015, 08:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
victort Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192 Drives: MB Rep Power: 18	ibtl as well. Also, the cop saying he saw your front windows tinted is proof enough jshare1 likes this.

08-01-2015, 03:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
PhantaPhanta Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: California Posts: 97 Drives: '14 370Z Black AT Rep Power: 12	My last and final edit on this thread. Found out I got a cop friend. Gonna submit and write in for not measuring my tint and no proof. If that fails, Ill get my buddy to write it off and just pay the short fine and keep on the tints.

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