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Posted by 302DROP (Member # 1323) on :

since i owned a mustang 1999-2008, i have paid the LAW over atleast $7k within those years... i know people have spent way more than me.

Posted by AL STOCK (Member # 1852) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 302DROP:
since i owned a mustang 1999-2008, i have paid the LAW over atleast $7k within those years... i know people have spent way more than me.

Cant even do it, ill start to cry if i start counting down points/tickets/fee's down.

[Frown]

Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on :

i can honestly say not that much, just a few exhaust tickets and a few front plate tickets.

one of them would have been really really bad, but they didnt catch me so im good [Eek!]

Posted by kingroy (Member # 7736) on :

I can't even extrapolate that.

Car accidents for driving too fast with no ins. as a youngster. 17K+

Multiple tickets. $???

suspended licences. $???

court fees. $???

towing cost. $???

storage cost. $???

maintance and repairs. $???

Lost of income due to driving record. $???

Too much money but it was all worth it.

Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :

got my first stang in 88 still have one to this day. well over 20 stangs owned in my life.

"0" tickets

Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :

I have had over 40 tickets with my Mustang since 1989, these are just the ones I could remember, my old plate said "14CHP2C" and cops hated it, I got pulled over at least once a week. I dont really want to try to add the money up.

18- tinted window tickets
1- moving violation ticket for too many tinted window tickets by the same CHP officer
10- regular speeding tickets
6- no front plate tickets
1- stop sign ticket
1- for 115mph plus
1- for street racing plus went to Santa Rita for the night
1- for DUI
1- for modified vehicle too low
1- for too loud-REF ticket

Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :

From 2004 to now I've donated to the county of San mateo around 5 grand . From ,
1 no front plates
3 amplified sound .all of them in millbrea
1 speeding , witch they suspended my lz
1 no insurance
1 unsafe lane change
1 tinited windows

Posted by 9svtcobra8 (Member # 8408) on :

Um money it cost with the law??? $0$

Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :

Over the last 4 years

4 Moving violations
2 Front flate tickets
1 Seatbelt ticket
1 Exhaust ticket

Been pulled over at least 10 more times where they let me go

[ November 13, 2008, 11:35 AM: Message edited by: J24I ]

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

I've paid 1 ticket, for "unsafe starting or stopping" when I chirped 2nd and 3rd in front of a motorcycle cop getting on the freeway. Whoops.

so $180, in the past 5 years.

Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :

Spent on car since owned, could have bought a 93 cobra.

Spent on tickets since owned, could have bought nice new s-trim.

Time spent away from wife work on it in the garage, priceless.

Posted by 9svtcobra8 (Member # 8408) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Jdub07:
Spent on car since owned, could have bought a 93 cobra.

Spent on tickets since owned, could have bought nice new s-trim.

Time spent away from wife work on it in the garage, priceless.

Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on :

i've spent at least 15 grand on parts and what not, none to the law (o) tickets, that's over the past 2 and a half years.

Posted by SPIDER_STANG (Member # 8658) on :

I see alot of you have gotten a tkt for no front plate!!! So if you put it in your front window on your dash does that count as having your front plate on??? Marvin do they bother you with your window plate??? I don't have 1 but I have never gotten a tkt for it!! I hope my luck continues!!!

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SPIDER_STANG:
I see alot of you have gotten a tkt for no front plate!!! So if you put it in your front window on your dash does that count as having your front plate on??? Marvin do they bother you with your window plate??? I don't have 1 but I have never gotten a tkt for it!! I hope my luck continues!!!

front plate in the window advertises that you don't have a front plate to the cops.

Posted by JOEFOX87 (Member # 8331) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SPIDER_STANG:
I see alot of you have gotten a tkt for no front plate!!! So if you put it in your front window on your dash does that count as having your front plate on??? Marvin do they bother you with your window plate??? I don't have 1 but I have never gotten a tkt for it!! I hope my luck continues!!!

No, not at all. Read this from the California Vehicle Code. Always go there for all of your questions. Or you can find it online and Google it!!

5200 CVC - When two license plates are issued by the DMV for a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear.

5201 CVC - License plates shall at all times be securely fastened to the vehicle for which they are issued so as to prevent the plates from swinging and shall be mounted in a position to be clearly visible, and shall be maintained in a condition so as to be clearly legible. The front license plate shall be mounted not more than 60 inches from the ground.

Posted by SPIDER_STANG (Member # 8658) on :

Thanks guys!!! I don't see what the big reason is anyways about front plates but it is what it is!! I think they use that just 2 pull you over & check to see if you have any thing else going on!!!!

[ November 13, 2008, 02:12 PM: Message edited by: SPIDER_STANG ]

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

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Originally posted by SPIDER_STANG:
Thanks guys!!! I don't see what the big reason is anyways about front plates but it is what it is!! I think they use that just 2 pull you over & check to see if you have any thing else going on!!!!

so why give them a reason?

[Smile]

Posted by badazlx (Member # 4899) on :

my license and about 13k [Frown]

Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :

Hey N8, that's quite a record you got there. What happened to the stereotypical pull over the black guy for know reason at all routine. Did you have any of those? Scariest one I ever had was "Licence, registration, proof of insurance and as a matter of fact.....I think I'm taking you to jail". Instantly shit my pants!!!! [Eek!]

Posted by BIzKitBrAIn (Member # 4018) on :

None because I don't drive and act like a douche bag when I drive my pony [Roll Eyes]

Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SPIDER_STANG:
I see alot of you have gotten a tkt for no front plate!!! So if you put it in your front window on your dash does that count as having your front plate on??? Marvin do they bother you with your window plate??? I don't have 1 but I have never gotten a tkt for it!! I hope my luck continues!!!

putting there is even worse. u can get a ticket for having it there so i was told

Posted by JOEFOX87 (Member # 8331) on :

Why don't you guys do this?

http://www.shop.com/Retractable_Front_License_Plate_Mount-106064008-p!.shtml

mind you, maybe is not made customs for our cars, but you can find one outhere made for mustangs.

Posted by kingroy (Member # 7736) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:
Hey N8, that's quite a record you got there. What happened to the stereotypical pull over the black guy for know reason at all routine. Did you have any of those? Scariest one I ever had was "Licence, registration, proof of insurance and as a matter of fact.....I think I'm taking you to jail". Instantly shit my pants!!!!

I've been to Jail twice over my car. Both times really wasn't my fault.

1st time was really just a domestic violence issue, it just so happen there was two mustangs involved and I got to spend the night jail for exihibition of speed.

2nd time was a DMV error, I was in ATL and got pulled over for speeding and lic. came back suspended. Under GA law, out of state lic. "Go directly to Jail" do not pass go. Spent the weekend in there. Had to have my CO get me out.

Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:
Hey N8, that's quite a record you got there. What happened to the stereotypical pull over the black guy for know reason at all routine. Did you have any of those? Scariest one I ever had was "Licence, registration, proof of insurance and as a matter of fact.....I think I'm taking you to jail". Instantly shit my pants!!!!

I have been pulled over, and even harassed but never for a moving violation. Not saying I am goodie 2 shoes. Just luck y I guess. But I never was a reckless one anyway. I value life too much. Plus I am handsome. So I figure why drive fast so the ladies can't get a good look at me. [Razz]

[ November 13, 2008, 05:03 PM: Message edited by: N8 ]

Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on :

quote:
Originally posted by kingroy:

quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:
Hey N8, that's quite a record you got there. What happened to the stereotypical pull over the black guy for know reason at all routine. Did you have any of those? Scariest one I ever had was "Licence, registration, proof of insurance and as a matter of fact.....I think I'm taking you to jail". Instantly shit my pants!!!!
"Go directly to Jail" do not pass go.

lol, i was playing that the other day.

Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :

someone should start another thread about "how much has fixing up your stang gotten you into debt or drained your bank account?"

Posted by bottled95GT?? (Member # 1772) on :

WOW ok lets see... and this is with a BAD memory. (2002) bought myself a present at 18yrs old + 89 5.0 and 02GT = trouble
1-82mph -$375
1-95+mph -~500 (traffic school)
1-115+mph reduced to 85+ if i didnt fight. ~400
1-"at fault accident" that cost me not only my 2002GT, but 3 years of fucked up insurance with no stang.
2005-present
(import) 1-80+mph ~350, chp was a dick... he just got on the freeway, i even saw him getting on ahead of me, and he pulled me over, never paced or was using radar. Said he "eyed" it... thank god he hadnt seen me 3 mins earlier doing 110 [burnout]

traffic school, +$120 [Mad]

1-81mph on san mateo bridge ON lidar- fought and won (amazing what learning the law can help you do)
1- "crossing a divide" aka merging over painted lines to early on the freeway to avoid glass from an earlier accident while rolling around on drag radials" - Fought and won, again.

Cant even count the times ive been pulled over, funniest one ever was in moraga.
Went flying around a somewhat blind corner doing triple the limit (75 in a 25) with a officer pointing radar right at me. Was testing new suspension. Went about another 1/4 mile and pulled over and waited for him, by the time he got there i already had the usual shit ready. Pulls over and goes "do you know why i pulled you over" [Confused]

must be routine cuz i said "actually you didnt pull me over, i stopped and waited" [Big Grin]

He didnt like that, "i can throw you in jail smart ass for speeding like that, whats the hurry"
Im trying out new suspension and the track is too far, you want a ride???
"slow it down and dont let me catch you again" [Eek!]

[ November 16, 2008, 01:31 PM: Message edited by: bottled95GT?? ]

Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :

quote:
Originally posted by venomous99:
someone should start another thread about "how much has fixing up your stang gotten you into debt or drained your bank account?"

Shhhhhheeeeettttt... I'm sure if we added up all that $$$ from everyone on this site we could pay off the national debt [Big Grin]

I've gotten a front plate ticket and a pulled over a couple times for tint. Beleive it or not all my speeding tickets weren't in my Mustangs!

Posted by 50cal (Member # 1724) on :

Well, after reading every Law breakers and Smog Renegades here, I'm glad no one complained how their car broke down or had any motor defects costing them any money troubles. [Big Grin]

Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :

wow were do start?? how about 3 years suspendid license jail time having to sell some sweet cars and about 20k in court fees!!!!!..haha time to grow up..

Posted by bottled95GT?? (Member # 1772) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 50cal:
Well, after reading every Law breakers and Smog Renegades here, I'm glad no one complained how their car broke down or had any motor defects costing them any money troubles.

thats cuz i decided not to bitch [Razz]

i could go into my distibutor taking a crap, and the $$$ it cost me to diagnose and fix, or my fuel pump messing up that cause a little starvation and sputtering. Other crap, just dont feel like nagging [Big Grin]

Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :

None because I don't drive and act like a douche bag when I drive my pony
That's what happens when you get your mustang in your senior years I guess [Razz]

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