nevrlift13

iTrader: (7)

since i got this ref ticket ive been sketchy on drving my car...the code on the sticker states:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc24004.htm

but doesnt say it will be impounded if seen on road again...the officer that issued the ticket said he wouldnt pull me over again but if a fellow officer did there could be heavier fines...but didnt say it would be towed.

im told by a friend they cannot take away ur sole transportation...that they can just up the fine ur gonna get come court time...


any insight ? ? ?

LS1Adam84

iTrader: (21)

once you have gotten hit for the ticket once until it is rectified they can't get you again, at least thats what I was told by local police for fix it tickets.

XpEdItIoUs

iTrader: (44)

If you get pulled over just show him the ticket you got a few weeks ago. And that your trying to take care of it.

hlaalu

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24004. No person shall operate any vehicle or combination of vehicles after notice by a peace officer, as defined in Section 830.1 or subdivision (a) of Section 830.2 of the Penal Code, that the vehicle is in an unsafe condition or is not equipped as required by this code, except as may be necessary to return the vehicle or combination of vehicles to the residence or place of business of the owner or driver or to a garage, until the vehicle and its equipment have been made to conform with the requirements of this code.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to an employee who does not know that such notice has been issued, and in such event the provisions of Section 40001 shall be applicable.


I don't see how you can think you can drive it again? Why risk more fines and more trouble?

nevrlift13

iTrader: (7)

cuz its runnin GREAT and i love driving it...this is a bummer

doesnt say they'll impound tho huh....

hlaalu

iTrader: (3)

well it doesn't say they won't impound it either. But i don't know because regular fix it tickets you can drive around no problem until the court date, then if you still haven't fixed it you get into bigger trouble.

BigDaddyBry

iTrader: (15)

I don't know this law, so take it for what it's worth, but how could you be referred to a ref yet at the same time be considered guilty?

nevrlift13

iTrader: (7)

thats what doesnt make sense to me bry.....hoping transambandit will chime in..

castine917

what did the officer deem unsafe?

ninetres

iTrader: (35)

I've gotten a ref ticket before. The officer also told me that my car would be impounded if I was caught driving it anywhere other than STRAIGHT home after he wrote the ticket......or straight to the REF for testing.

Not sure how they enforce that though. How would they know if you were:

A. On your way to the REF
B. On your way to have subsequent repairs made at a shop
C. Went to the REF previously, and you're awaiting a court date to discuss your options with a judge.

Raptor_WS6

iTrader: (23)

i dont think you should have a problem, but there is only one way to find out

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ae13291

iTrader: (8)

i think u can get around it, just tell the cop you are on your way to the ref or exhaust shop

tripblackls1

iTrader: (11)

they shut down the cali ref stations so i dont think the ticket means squat now????

ae13291

iTrader: (8)

wasn't that last year? i think its up and running again now

ZexGX

iTrader: (28)

They shut them down and then opened them right back up...

Yep. They've been back...

highgear

That is why I don't put anything on my car that is not CARB Legal. Of course they can't see and probably cannot hear the cam but it will pass smog and the OBD II test also.

01SOMSS!

iTrader: (12)

i think you're right. its double jepardy. they cant charge you for the same crime x2's

BayAreaSS

iTrader: (10)

CARB legal sucks. That means if you want to stay NA than you'll always be slow. I don't think they can impound your car. Just tell them you are going to the shop to get it taken care of

hlaalu

iTrader: (3)

man what a waste of taxpayers money. i'd rather have some extra security at the airport or more fire stations, not this smog ref b.s.


imo.

ROCNDAV

iTrader: (100)

That's the way I read it too. You are only allowed to drive it home from the point of ticket. You could probably BS that you are on your way to the ref station, but that isn't going to fly at 10PM leaving Irwindale or 1AM leaving a bar. You'd also better damn well know where the ref station in the area is located (and be headed in that direction) as you try and BS the cop.