Does your Z attract the attention of law enforcment?

Thyristor · 08-08-2016, 09:36 AM

The other day i was driving around town in my Nismo with my lights off because it was still day light out and i was pulled over and ticketed for having my lights off 20 minutes past sundown.

It is my fault for not having my lights on auto mode but i dont think it would have mattered since it was still very much light out. I feel as though in a normal situation in a different car i would have just been told to turn my lights on or i wouldnt have been pulled over at all but since i was in my Z i feel as though i was targeted and cited. Very petty.

Does anyone else receive this petty behavior from law enforcement or am i just unlucky?

white37014 · 08-08-2016, 09:46 AM

Knock on wood no, but the z is a flashy car, do you have tints on it? More than likely was looking for bigger things (fishing) other than having your headlights not on. Where abouts in pa are your from?

Thyristor · 08-08-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by white37014

Knock on wood no, but the z is a flashy car, do you have tints on it? More than likely was looking for bigger things (fishing) other than having your headlights not on. Where abouts in pa are your from?

ahh yes i do have slight window tint that was done by the previous owner but thankfully my windows were down at the time. i guarantee i would have received a fine for the tint as well

. I'm from Dover in northern York County.

madeinjapan · 08-08-2016, 10:34 AM

i actually bought my z off of a cop ?

sounds like ther was other factors here bc a tix for lights after sunset is crazy talk

labrador · 08-08-2016, 10:46 AM

I have a black all stock f150 4door lariat and my Z. The Z definitely attracts cops more than the truck. I live in south texas where everyone has trucks. Ive been pulled over for "no front plate" even though the plate was on, going 56 in a 55 (no ticket given). I have a front and rear dash cam and he told me they were illegal radar jammers. So long story short, yes especially in Texas a bright blue Z attracts pigs.

ZeeBabar · 08-08-2016, 10:48 AM

I don't think the 370z or corvette or Porsche drivers get ticketed as much as the Mustang, Camaro and other American muscle cars do. Also, I think the 350Z drivers these days get more tickets.

Basically, the 370Z, Corvettes, Porches are driven by older white males, mostly rich. Fast cars driven by younger males get more tickets. Older sports car that are modded (big wings or loud exhausts) are also likely to get tickets.

Davey · 08-08-2016, 11:28 AM

Bright red NISMO, no problems so far.

Thyristor · 08-08-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

i actually bought my z off of a cop ?

sounds like ther was other factors here bc a tix for lights after sunset is crazy talk

I thought the same thing. i drive very mindfully in my Z due to how flashy it is. i hardly ever speed and i always follow traffic rules. I was baffled when he walked back from his car with a citation in hand.

Thyristor · 08-08-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

Also, I think the 350Z drivers these days get more tickets.

The 350z is the most ticketed car in America lol. Tied with Lexus ES 300.

labrador · 08-08-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Thyristor

The 350z is the most ticketed car in America lol. Tied with Lexus ES 300.

When the cop printed a warning for my excessive 1mph over speeding, it said 350z on it.... not sure if just stupid or hes trying to sneak in a passive aggressive insult

Duc_Z09 · 08-08-2016, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by labrador

When the cop printed a warning for my excessive 1mph over speeding, it said 350z on it.... not sure if just stupid or hes trying to sneak in a passive aggressive insult

Did you tell him how gay his uniform looked, and ask him if he was a member of the Village People?

labrador · 08-08-2016, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

Did you tell him how gay his uniform looked, and ask him if he was a member of the Village People?

Hahaha probably caught me grinning at his little bus driver cap.

Spooler · 08-08-2016, 12:47 PM

Nothing like my 1990 300zxtt did. That car was a cop magnet.

solidus · 08-08-2016, 12:52 PM

Honestly unless you're rices out you don't attract any attention unless you're doing something to attract attention. I've been LE for 23yrs and 8 of those were in traffic on a motorcycle. Cars that I ha
got on my nerves were Prius, Smart Cars and any Minivan. BTW......I drive a BP boosted 15' Nismo.

mishuko · 08-08-2016, 01:27 PM

where you get stats on most ticketed cars?

08-08-2016, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Thyristor Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 31 Posts: 61 Drives: 2011 370z Nismo Rep Power: 10	Does your Z attract the attention of law enforcment? The other day i was driving around town in my Nismo with my lights off because it was still day light out and i was pulled over and ticketed for having my lights off 20 minutes past sundown. It is my fault for not having my lights on auto mode but i dont think it would have mattered since it was still very much light out. I feel as though in a normal situation in a different car i would have just been told to turn my lights on or i wouldnt have been pulled over at all but since i was in my Z i feel as though i was targeted and cited. Very petty. Does anyone else receive this petty behavior from law enforcement or am i just unlucky?

08-08-2016, 10:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
labrador Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: texas Posts: 106 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 10	I have a black all stock f150 4door lariat and my Z. The Z definitely attracts cops more than the truck. I live in south texas where everyone has trucks. Ive been pulled over for "no front plate" even though the plate was on, going 56 in a 55 (no ticket given). I have a front and rear dash cam and he told me they were illegal radar jammers. So long story short, yes especially in Texas a bright blue Z attracts pigs. Dirk McGurck likes this.

08-08-2016, 10:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	I don't think the 370z or corvette or Porsche drivers get ticketed as much as the Mustang, Camaro and other American muscle cars do. Also, I think the 350Z drivers these days get more tickets. Basically, the 370Z, Corvettes, Porches are driven by older white males, mostly rich. Fast cars driven by younger males get more tickets. Older sports car that are modded (big wings or loud exhausts) are also likely to get tickets. AestheticCM1 likes this.

08-08-2016, 11:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117172	Bright red NISMO, no problems so far. jaedub, AestheticCM1 and david81968 like this.

08-08-2016, 12:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,133 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	Nothing like my 1990 300zxtt did. That car was a cop magnet. LMBmikeZ and labrador like this.

08-08-2016, 09:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
white37014 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pa Posts: 114 Drives: 14 370 base sport 6t Rep Power: 12	Knock on wood no, but the z is a flashy car, do you have tints on it? More than likely was looking for bigger things (fishing) other than having your headlights not on. Where abouts in pa are your from?

08-08-2016, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
madeinjapan Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: pistolvania Posts: 1,387 Drives: 2013 g37x 2014 370z Rep Power: 0	i actually bought my z off of a cop ? sounds like ther was other factors here bc a tix for lights after sunset is crazy talk

08-08-2016, 12:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
solidus Track Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 694 Drives: 15' Nismo Black 6MT Rep Power: 10081	Honestly unless you're rices out you don't attract any attention unless you're doing something to attract attention. I've been LE for 23yrs and 8 of those were in traffic on a motorcycle. Cars that I ha got on my nerves were Prius, Smart Cars and any Minivan. BTW......I drive a BP boosted 15' Nismo. david81968 likes this.

08-08-2016, 01:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	where you get stats on most ticketed cars?

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