stevie_wonder Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 i got pulled by the traffic cops after a saxo with a decat flew by and they thought it was me and decided to fine me for excessive noise but didnt test the db or anything. The exhaust is an aftermarket one but isnt that loud is their anything i can do or should i just grin and bear it and pay the fine?My exhaust is a 4-2-1 manifold, sports cat and custom cat back but i've been to cruises and never been done for it before what can i do im scared they tell me to remove it. The mods are declared to the insurance so that doesnt bother me its just they said any aftermarket exhaust has been illegal since 1986????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 what a load of bollox regarding aftermarket exhausts being illegial. If that was the case then no tuning companies would sell them!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Did they give you a PG9?If not dont worry about it, go not guilty and ask for a DB test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Goto the police station and tell them they didn't even DB test your car so there is no proof its to loud.**** to paying a fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_wonder Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 they just gave me the ink slip wi the fine on it n took photos of my exhaust system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 they just gave me the ink slip wi the fine on it n took photos of my exhaust systemA photo is not evidence.Write to the Police inspector, and send him a photo copy of the slip, with an explanation of what has happended and point out no DB test was taken.TBH, it would need to be a loud exhaust to make a case against you, the copper is expecting you will pay it no questions asked.Dont do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_wonder Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 i think your right have just been passed about police station to station so none of them are giving me a direct answer they also aren't telling me what i can do about it its as if they dont wish to take responsibility for trying to con me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owieprone Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 got a local paper? write to them with all the details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 much is the fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 aftermarket exhaust illegal? what aload of pish, d'ya think there would be businesses all around the uk making aftermarket exhausts illegaly as a legal business?tell the to gtfo lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lauryn Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 much is the fine?Its £30. Strathyclyde Police being bawbags as per! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 go drill a hole in the exhaust of the police car and give it back to him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 For the sake of £30 ad just pay it rather than go through the hassle of trying to fight it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 For the sake of £30 ad just pay it rather than go through the hassle of trying to fight itWhat hassle?Its a letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_wonder Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 thing is im that skint the now after having to pay my excess for a new back window after some wee chav panned it when they were drunk and also got road tax due in 4days and mot due mid september plus other various bits and bobs to pay which isnt a good thing when your a student so its £30 id rather keep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_wonder Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 ok law was ammended last year it now states that ANY exhaust that is aftermarket is illegal and from what the cop told me they are legal to sell and fit but they are not legal for road use IF the exhaust makes gases pass through quicker and in turn increase noise pollution. After much argueing they have told me that this is a lenient penalty and they could even impound the car if it is seriously loud. Seems now any modification of the exhaust is illegal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 ok law was ammended last year it now states that ANY exhaust that is aftermarket is illegal and from what the cop told me they are legal to sell and fit but they are not legal for road use IF the exhaust makes gases pass through quicker and in turn increase noise pollution. After much argueing they have told me that this is a lenient penalty and they could even impound the car if it is seriously loud. Seems now any modification of the exhaust is illegalnever knew that, ill have a look on the PNLD and see what I can find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lauryn Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 never knew that, ill have a look on the PNLD and see what I can findI'm getting Craig to look into this, at least hes a decent cop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Fairy Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 If this is true, im guessing this will be a scottish thing?!What a rubbish thing to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 ok law was ammended last year it now states that ANY exhaust that is aftermarket is illegal and from what the cop told me they are legal to sell and fit but they are not legal for road use IF the exhaust makes gases pass through quicker and in turn increase noise pollution. After much argueing they have told me that this is a lenient penalty and they could even impound the car if it is seriously loud. Seems now any modification of the exhaust is illegalrubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 rubbishSeconded.I have an aftermarket exhaust on my car that is supplied by Lotus themselves. Many other manufacturers offer optional exhausts too (check out the Remus ones for the VXR range for example) and I am pretty sure OEM's are not all breaking the law.I would not be paying the fine without seeing the law in writing first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 ok law was ammended last year it now states that ANY exhaust that is aftermarket is illegal and from what the cop told me they are legal to sell and fit but they are not legal for road use IF the exhaust makes gases pass through quicker and in turn increase noise pollution. After much argueing they have told me that this is a lenient penalty and they could even impound the car if it is seriously loud. Seems now any modification of the exhaust is illegalthen that would make turbo upgrades a no-no as well as they are part of the exhaust system and they make hte air pass through the exhaust faster etc. however i highly doubt that they could make a law over it . besides how the f*ck would the cops know an aftermarket exhaust unless its a jap-canon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_wonder Posted August 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 he read the back box and said that vw dont use whatever make i have and that the pipework is too played about with to be standard. I really want to appeal and if anyone knows a bye law or something to help me out id much appreciate it thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linz Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 My dad is a policeman and said its a load of twaddle!That would mean that Kwik Fix and the likes are all breaking the law by supplying aftermarket / non-OEM exhausts. Seems you got some idiot cop on a power trip trying to mug you off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_wonder Posted August 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 thats the 2nd cop thats said that 2me and apparently the actions taken were fair and justified if anyone can prove them wrong id love to know which sections etc they're refferring to so i can get off with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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