just got a fine of 150 dollars CDN for using HID here in montreal. he also checked out my turn signal and muffler which were ok.
thinking of putting back the halogens now
they said the regulation changed couple of weeks ago

 

Just one more way for police to avoid going after real criminals IMO

 

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I'll buy em!
who could care less if he is pulled over any more

My .02 the only valuable Canada has to the rest of the world is their strip clubs...
to canadian strip clubs to canadian cops




Modified by opie112 at 3:21 PM 11/12/2003

 

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While I agree with Mike....

If you are going to ride around with non-compliant parts, you have to be prepared for this. This really is no different than getting a fine for using a test pipe or non-DOT tires, no?

 

What kind of HID kit do you have? There's a real problem with cops in Montreal. One will tell you it's okay, and the other will fine you for it. I would contest the ticket and tell the judge it's an upgrade. That they come standard on Newer model Acuras and quote how they are brighter and light up the road ways better than conventional means ( Cite articles and do some research ) leave it up to the crown prosecutor to find what law it actually breaks. He/She probably won't be prepared....

Good luck!

 

has anyone gotten fined in the states?

edit: has anyone gotten finxed in the states yet ?

 

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There's the other problem!!

Even the law enforcement doesn't KNOW the law. That's unacceptable.

However, it is our responsibility to familiarize ourselves with the law.

 

philips 4300k

 

ya exactly. my car got towed to a police impound about two weeks ago because i didnt' received the mail for the plate renewal. at the time he checked out my HID (@ nite) , he said it was ok. Today, another cop is giving me a ticket. wtf

 

So what if your car is from the US? Stock? Aftermarket? I doubt that you would get fined that way. Someone mentioned that some Acuras come with HID in Canada. Why is it frowned upon there? WRX STi's in Canada don't come with HID but luxury cars come with them? I don't get it.

 

fight that ticket..thats BS...its a safety feature...

 

What exactly is the ticket for?

 

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so you got your ticket when your car was at impound ? or you were just driving on the street and got one ?

 

fight the ticket. the ticket should list what part of the Highway Traffic Act (or your local laws) you are in violation of.

Look up that particular section of the act and see what it says - most of the time the statements are very vague and upto interpretation.

attend the hearing and see what the justice of the peace has to say.

you may be able to get a reduction in the fine as well.

 

In US, NHTSA already cracked down on all aftermarket HID distributors because they always been illegal so now I guess same for all u CD guys.
Put back in your old bulbs, why advertise for trouble!

 

i was trying to cut into a lane in front of the police and he heard my exhaust roar (i have stock exhaust) and saw my HID before i passed him.
i was, then, driving @ 70 saw him making calls and pull me over after 3 minutes of following.

 

ticket is for using HID in canada i guess
he said there is a new regulation on that Using afternoon HID's after 2003-10-25

 

hmmm... i think you guys should be extra careful these days with your HID usage since the regulation is new, they might be crazy looking for ppl using aftermarket HID's, i'll just leave it off during the day for now.
i drive really slow and careful everyday, in a month my car got towed and a ticket for HID, i think i'm just bad luck here

 

[QUOTE=r980923]they might be crazy looking for ppl using aftermarket HID's/QUOTE]

how do they know what aftermarket HID's look like?

 

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to canadian strip clubs to canadian cops
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You think our strip clubs rule eh? U should check out our "massage" parlors.

 

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use that in court

 

9006? how much?

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was driving behind a cop just yesterday with my philips 6000k HID on at night and nothing happen, may be they just dont like your loud exhuast and giving you trouble

 

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You think our strip clubs rule eh? U should check out our "massage" parlors.
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rub and tugs... and canadian beer

 

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I think so too, cause most of the time police really don't like aftermarket exhaust at all