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CleanNeon98 · 02-16-2010, 12:52 AM

Just had 2 questions, both hypothetical but always wondered.

1. If an officer pulls you over and wants to search the car without a warrant of probable cause, are they allowed to do so? Obviously if I smell like liquor it's one thing but can an officer stop me for say loud exhaust, and proceed to search the car without proper permission?

2. In PA and NJ, is it legal to drive without an engine cover (hood)?

Bane · 02-19-2010, 01:02 AM

no we cant search if we just feel like it

not illegal in pa dont know about nj

CleanNeon98 · 03-01-2010, 04:48 PM

Can the NJ officer chime in on the hoodless in NJ please?

scout · 03-02-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

Can the NJ officer chime in on the hoodless in NJ please?

hey man i'm just waiting on verification. i'm a pa ofc not a nj one but i have pretty decent knowledge of nj laws. at this point i cannot locate anything on driving w/o a hood so therefore it is legal. i phoned a friend who is a veteran nj ofc and he concurred, but he is going to get a 100% answer for me. i will get back to you as soon as i get an answer for you.

scout · 03-06-2010, 04:49 PM

It is not illegal to drive without the hood. My buddy recommended not to drive around w/o one b/c you're just asking to get stopped to ask why you aren't driving with one. save the hassle and drive with one on

CleanNeon98 · 03-10-2010, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scout

hey man i'm just waiting on verification. i'm a pa ofc not a nj one but i have pretty decent knowledge of nj laws. at this point i cannot locate anything on driving w/o a hood so therefore it is legal. i phoned a friend who is a veteran nj ofc and he concurred, but he is going to get a 100% answer for me. i will get back to you as soon as i get an answer for you.

Didn't mean to rush ya man, just bumped it so you'd get to it eventually cause I dunno if you saw otherwise. Thanks for the advice, I mainly wanna do it sometimes for cruises in the summer to shows and all, I doubt they would mess with me rolling in a pack of rice.

02-16-2010, 12:52 AM	#1
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	2 questions Just had 2 questions, both hypothetical but always wondered. 1. If an officer pulls you over and wants to search the car without a warrant of probable cause, are they allowed to do so? Obviously if I smell like liquor it's one thing but can an officer stop me for say loud exhaust, and proceed to search the car without proper permission? 2. In PA and NJ, is it legal to drive without an engine cover (hood)? __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

02-19-2010, 01:02 AM	#2
Bane [TST] Police Officer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Member #8526 My Ride: Will P.I.T. you iTrader: (0)	no we cant search if we just feel like it not illegal in pa dont know about nj __________________ In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them

03-01-2010, 04:48 PM	#3
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Can the NJ officer chime in on the hoodless in NJ please? __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

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scout [TST] Police Officer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Berks Member #15563 My Ride: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-spec, 2002 WRX ppg'd (sold), 1999 Legacy wagon iTrader: (0)	It is not illegal to drive without the hood. My buddy recommended not to drive around w/o one b/c you're just asking to get stopped to ask why you aren't driving with one. save the hassle and drive with one on