Ask Away!!

[04CROWNVIC]

Ive been a cop for almost 8 years now I know alot but not all.. I'll do my best to help when I can...

[CarbonIS]

I'll start

I know someone stupid who just got pulled over for doing 130+ in a 65 in Maryland...

Is that instant arrest here?

[WhiteXFire]

I'll start

I know someone stupid who just got pulled over for doing 130+ in a 65 in Maryland...

Is that instant arrest here?
Most traffic offenses fall into a "traffic infraction" category, where the punishment is simply a fine. I'm pretty sure speeding on its own falls into this category. However, if you are charged with reckless driving in conjunction with speeding, some states consider it criminal misdemeanor charges (like NJ) and you "can" be arrested on the spot. In general, if you are given the option of appearing in court for a pre-payable fine ticket, you cannot serve jail time. If you receive a "you must appear in court" ticket, then jail time is an option.

[CarbonIS]

thanks marc, but i'd like a "professional" opinion, i'm sure he knows the law.

[MPowerKai]

I think whitexfire is right

[CarbonIS]

oh no, he is right, i just wasn't asking him.

[WhiteXFire]

oh no, he is right, i just wasn't asking him.
And just to make it clear, I too would like to verify how it is handled in PA. As for my knowledge, though the badge I carry in NJ is not a law enforcement one, I have dealt with plenty of criminal cases from several angles at work as a bondsman and arresting fugitives on bench warrants. I've worked closely with local police a lot, and the head of our fugitive recovery is a retired long time member of the sheriff's office in Trenton. So, I in no way know all of the laws in NJ, but odds are if it's something I don't know, I can find out.

Anyway, on with the legal discussion.

[Gorilla Unit 33]

Are You A Philly Cop?

[04CROWNVIC]

I think whitexfire is right


yes he is.. In philly you wont get arrested for a traffic violation.. dont know about other departments...

[themadhatter]

welcome new member. :wiggle:

I'm glad to see an officer of the law on here, what town/state do you serve in?

-Ron

[LadyTSi]

What district are you in my father is a philly cop an the pic in your avatar looks to be his district

[igo4bmx]

:supz:

I'm we have some cop support now ;)

Hopefully our good image here will prove to other cops we mean no harm

[04CROWNVIC]

I work in Philly.. really dont want to say what district......

[slavetothemuzic]

Just wanted to say welcome!

Also wanted to say that I think it's very cool that you're answering questions on here. Good that people can get the real answer from someone that does that for a living.

[ScoobyNubieToo!]

Welcome to the forum!

[WrxJC]

I have a question. I was pulled over a while back in bucks county...the officer told me he pulled me over because i had an exhaust and it was "illegal to put anything aftermarket on your car that will make it louder." he did not give me a ticket so that is why i want to know if its true. PLEASE can i only have a response by 04crownvic, i already posted this before and got enough opinions. THANKS :)

[1988 Olds]

Welcome to the site.

[sisforsurfing]

Just wanted to say welcome!

Also wanted to say that I think it's very cool that you're answering questions on here. Good that people can get the real answer from someone that does that for a living.
Agreed, thanks for doing this!

[OutOfStock]

So where do we pick up the get out of jail free cards? :-D Joking, welcome!

[blkbomber01]

welcome to the site man... i think its cool you are helping out :supz:

[95SC2]

welcome, a friend of mine that i used to work with was a philly highway patrolman for like 30 years. It is always good to know someone in the biz so u can ask questions

[igo4bmx]

I have a question. I was pulled over a while back in bucks county...the officer told me he pulled me over because i had an exhaust and it was "illegal to put anything aftermarket on your car that will make it louder." he did not give me a ticket so that is why i want to know if its true. PLEASE can i only have a response by 04crownvic, i already posted this before and got enough opinions. THANKS :)


it is technically true
i got pulled over for that, and asked a friend who was a cop. Any exhaust system, that is NOT OEM is illegal


but then again fishing while riding a horse is illegal too

[99SL2_Modder]

but then again fishing while riding a horse is illegal too

Speaking of this, 04CrownVic...how many of these laws are actually enforced?

# It is contrary to Pennsylvania law to discharge a gun, cannon, revolver or other explosive weapon at a wedding.

# It is illegal to have over 16 women live in a house together because that constitutes a brothel. However up to 120 men can live together, without breaking the law.

# It it illegal to sleep on top of a refrigerator outdoors.

# Any motorist driving along a country road at night must stop every mile and send up a rocket signal, wait 10 minutes for the road to be cleared of livestock, and continue.



# A special cleaning ordinance bans housewives from hiding dirt and dust under a rug in a dwelling.

# You may not sing in the bathtub.

# Fireworks stores may not sell fireworks to Pennsylvania residents.

# A person is not eligible to become Governor if he/she has participated in a duel.

# Any motorist who sights a team of horses coming toward him must pull well off the road, cover his car with a blanket or canvas that blends with the countryside, and let the horses pass. If the horses appear skittish, the motorist must take his car apart, piece by piece, and hide it under the nearest bushes.

# Ministers are forbidden from performing marriages when either the bride or groom is drunk.

# No more than two packages of beer at a time may be purchased, unless you are buying from an official "beer distributor".

# All liquor stores must be run by the state.

# Motorized vehicles are not to be sold on Sundays.

# You may not catch a fish with your hands.

# You may not catch a fish by any body part except the mouth.

# Dynamite is not to be used to catch fish.

# Though you do not need a fishing license to fish on your own land, but a hunting license is required to hunt on your own land.

# There is a ban on men becoming aroused in public. (Allentown)

# Operators of bingo games may not advertise the prizes offered. (Bensalem)

# Persons convicted of felonies may not operate Bingo games. (Bensalem)

# One's pants may be worn no lower than five inches below the waist. (Connellsville )

# All fire hydrants must be checked one hour before all fires. (Danville)

# It is required that a woman have a permit to wear cosmetics. (Morrisville)

# Every outlet or switch (which can be purchased for 59 cents) that is installed requires an electrical inspection fee of 1 dollar and 33 cents. (Newtown)

# No one is allowed to sleep on a refrigerator. (Pittsburgh)

# It is still illegal to bring a donkey or a mule onto a trolley car. (Pittsburgh)

# Horses are not to be tied to parking meters. (Tarentum)

[04CROWNVIC]

I have a question. I was pulled over a while back in bucks county...the officer told me he pulled me over because i had an exhaust and it was "illegal to put anything aftermarket on your car that will make it louder." he did not give me a ticket so that is why i want to know if its true. PLEASE can i only have a response by 04crownvic, i already posted this before and got enough opinions. THANKS :)

yes that is true, they can site for noise violations and emission violations for any kind of after market exhaust..

[04CROWNVIC]

Speaking of this, 04CrownVic...how many of these laws are actually enforced?

# It is contrary to Pennsylvania law to discharge a gun, cannon, revolver or other explosive weapon at a wedding.

# It is illegal to have over 16 women live in a house together because that constitutes a brothel. However up to 120 men can live together, without breaking the law.

# It it illegal to sleep on top of a refrigerator outdoors.

# Any motorist driving along a country road at night must stop every mile and send up a rocket signal, wait 10 minutes for the road to be cleared of livestock, and continue.



# A special cleaning ordinance bans housewives from hiding dirt and dust under a rug in a dwelling.

# You may not sing in the bathtub.

# Fireworks stores may not sell fireworks to Pennsylvania residents.

# A person is not eligible to become Governor if he/she has participated in a duel.

# Any motorist who sights a team of horses coming toward him must pull well off the road, cover his car with a blanket or canvas that blends with the countryside, and let the horses pass. If the horses appear skittish, the motorist must take his car apart, piece by piece, and hide it under the nearest bushes.

# Ministers are forbidden from performing marriages when either the bride or groom is drunk.

# No more than two packages of beer at a time may be purchased, unless you are buying from an official "beer distributor".

# All liquor stores must be run by the state.

# Motorized vehicles are not to be sold on Sundays.

# You may not catch a fish with your hands.

# You may not catch a fish by any body part except the mouth.

# Dynamite is not to be used to catch fish.

# Though you do not need a fishing license to fish on your own land, but a hunting license is required to hunt on your own land.

# There is a ban on men becoming aroused in public. (Allentown)

# Operators of bingo games may not advertise the prizes offered. (Bensalem)

# Persons convicted of felonies may not operate Bingo games. (Bensalem)

# One's pants may be worn no lower than five inches below the waist. (Connellsville )

# All fire hydrants must be checked one hour before all fires. (Danville)

# It is required that a woman have a permit to wear cosmetics. (Morrisville)

# Every outlet or switch (which can be purchased for 59 cents) that is installed requires an electrical inspection fee of 1 dollar and 33 cents. (Newtown)

# No one is allowed to sleep on a refrigerator. (Pittsburgh)

# It is still illegal to bring a donkey or a mule onto a trolley car. (Pittsburgh)

# Horses are not to be tied to parking meters. (Tarentum)


I dont think we shoud be concered about laws from 1889

[99SL2_Modder]

I dont think we shoud be concered about laws from 1889

It was more the fact that they're still laws. I really am just curious.

Most, if not all, auto sales places are closed on sundays (probably a coincidence)...it was really just a thing of curiosity, not meant as a joke or an insult.

[Sincere]

We should stick to stuff that help us not BS question about nothing, this officer is doing us a favor so read the rules and keep it on topic.

WELCOME, and thank you for your feedback..

[TurboTagTeam]

I have a question.

I know that really dark tint is illegal on the driver and passenger windows BUT, is it illegal to have dark tint on you'r rear window??

And welcome to the site. Are you a motorhead or are you just here as help? It's nice that you'r here either way.

[TROLL]

hey guys because there has been an overwhelming amoutn of people responding to questions already, i'm no longer allowing anyone to post in existing threads. the format of this section should be: user posts question, officer answers. thats it, no back and forth from users who probably are just guessing and confusing things further. if you dont have a badge on your shirt, then you are not supposed to be answering any questions here.
i'd like to have the format be: user posts question, officer answers, user posts followup for better understanding, officer answers again, etc. but that wont be possible with the way it is right now. i'm looking into our options but there is way too much clutter and confusion already in here when the whole point was to get clear cut easily understood answers on the law.
bryan