Exhaust Ticket Summons Help Plz :(

[k3vin15753]

So i just got my first ticket ever and its because of the DC sports cat back exhaust i got installed on the car. So anyone can give me a basic idea to what is gonna happen when i go to the summons? And what i should do cause i really don't want to remove the exhaust. I have the silencer could install that on and call it a day? He also told me that i wasn't allowed to have tinted windows in the back of the car is that true?I know tinted windows is not allowed in the front windows but the back...... i live in NY btw.

[BusyBadger]

Quick web search revealed this...

New York Tint Law

If your tint isn't up to spec you'll probably get a fixit ticket, same with the exhaust. You might want to consider lawyering up though.

[alms24sebring]

Those tickets are prepayable, why spend the money on a lawyer for a case that you will probably lose. As long as you have the silencer on they can't harass you. Now if you had it on while you were pulled over, you have a chance at a winning fight. As far as tint, get something lighter.

[Dattebayo]

SO you have a fart can on a Versa, you knew it was loud and got pulled over, you should've known.

Next time read your state laws before you go installing whatever you want.

[Bubba1]

So anyone can give me a basic idea to what is gonna happen when i go to the summons? And what i should do cause i really don't want to remove the exhaust. I have the silencer could install that on and call it a day? He also told me that i wasn't allowed to have tinted windows in the back of the car is that true?I know tinted windows is not allowed in the front windows but the back...... i live in NY btw.

you want a basic idea what's gonna happen if you go to court? Pretty simple. If you plead not guilty, the judge will ask you if you've returned the exhaust to stock, and will expect proof that you did it (as in a receipt). If you don't have proof or admit you didn't fix it, you will be likely be found guilty immediately, you'll pay the full fine PLUS court costs, plus lawyers fees if you hired one. If you plead guilty, you're simply adding court costs to your fine in addition to wasting your time. The only possible break you could get for such a minor ticket in court is if the officer doesn't show up to the court date. In that case, you win automatically. But I wouldn't bank on that happening.

As far as claiming you bought a silencer since then to mask some of the sound, it won't matter to a judge. You were still guilty of the infraction. And if you have a receipt to show the silencer installed before the ticket was issued, it still won't matter as the cop determined your exhaust was still too loud even with it on.

Your best option is to simply pay the ticket without taking it to court. It's not that big a fine. If you decide not change the exhaust back to stock as the cop ticketed you, then you risk getting more tickets for the same infraction. There's no limit as to the number of tickets you can get. If you think a silencer will help you avoid a future ticket, that's 100% your risk. Be warned, you could easily get another ticket for the same infraction if the silencer doesn't work well enough.

As far as tinted windows, the officer gave you a big break. there are specific laws as to how dark a tint you can have, and which windows can be done, and they vary by state. If you ignore the cops warning, you risk tint tickets, and not just one. The ball is your court, but I would suggest you have the tinting redone by a professional that knows the laws.



Hope that helps.

[300ZXttZMAN]

SO you have a fart can on a Versa, you knew it was loud and got pulled over, you should've known.

Next time read your state laws before you go installing whatever you want.

This!

[300ZXttZMAN]

Man there is no point in fighting it think about the cost of the lawyer haha. It cracks me up when people think they are going to go to court and fight against a ticket and save money.

Not to mention most of the time the person that is in court would be working at work so not only are you spending money to fight in court but your also missing hours at your job...


My advice is pay the ticket and move on.

[k3vin15753]

SO you have a fart can on a Versa, you knew it was loud and got pulled over, you should've known.

Next time read your state laws before you go installing whatever you want.

Im just ask for some help dude not for u to shyt on what i have already done. If u dont got anything helpful to say why bother.

[k3vin15753]

No i dont plan to fight it i just want to know what will happen cause i have the ticket in my name but the car doesnt really belong to me its in my brothers name

[300ZXttZMAN]

No i dont plan to fight it i just want to know what will happen cause i have the ticket in my name but the car doesnt really belong to me its in my brothers name

So why not just pay the ticket and be done?? I guess you don't have a job so your not worried about time??

[k3vin15753]

There is not price on the ticket thats why i wanted to know what to expect when i get to court is all

[Bubba1]

There is not price on the ticket thats why i wanted to know what to expect when i get to court is all

If you're not going to fight it, why not save yourself time and court fees and mail the fine in. If the fine is not listed on the ticket, I'm sure there's a phone number to find out.

[k3vin15753]

Do i just go to court plead guilty and pay the fine? Then that would be the end of it?

[Bubba1]

Do i just go to court plead guilty and pay the fine? Then that would be the end of it?

you only go to court if you plan on fighting the ticket, kid.

[k3vin15753]

There is not price on the ticket thats why i wanted to know what to expect when i get to court is all

If you're not going to fight it, why not save yourself time and court fees and mail the fine in. If the fine is not listed on the ticket, I'm sure there's a phone number to find out.

Its a pink summons ticket and the guy that pulled me over told me to goto the address thats why i thought it was manatory to go. If i could just mail in the ticket with the fee then thats what im gonna do. Just wasnt too positive on how this whole thing works

[Bubba1]

Have you actually read the ticket? It might be a "fixit" ticket, where if you repair the defect properly and show them its done at that time/date, the ticket gets dismissed. Just read it and follow the instructions