I recently received my upcoming insurance policy for 2007-2008 and noticed that the included driving history record showed an "Improper equipment" violation that was worth 2 points. This "Improper equipment" violation is referring to when I got pulled over (and was given a ticket) for a burnt out license plate light last year. Is this legit or is my insurance company just trying to get more money out of my policy?
FYI: I live in Massachusetts
2007-06-12 10:08:04 · 12 answers · asked by David G 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
it is legal
2007-06-12 10:13:26 · answer #1 · answered by skcs11 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually defective or improper equipment, and therefore not a moving violation, which would make the car having to be in motion when the incident occurred. I'm not familiar with Ma law, but it doesn't seem in the right category, I think I'd get some quotes and ask another agent what their take is.
2007-06-12 18:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to the insurance commission(key word commission) 99% of anything insurance companies do is legit.Were there other circumstances or was that the only charge? Insurance companies pick up all the info, if you got a ticket for speeding and a burned out lite and the court decided to give you a break the insurance companies act on the charge not the conviction and on top of that you will find it hangs with you for 10 years. Does they suck mean anything to you?
2007-06-12 10:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by bob D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No As it's not even implied "persons, houses, papers, and effects." At no time under has looking at your publicly displayed effects in a public place ever been considered a search. There isn't a shred of case law that comes close to this, as they aren't even looking in your pockets. You've chosen to take your effects out in public and show them. Like it or not, it's perfectly legal to look at a license plate without a warrant. In fact it's the whole point of having a license plate in the first place.
2016-05-18 03:40:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are experiencing a little of both,Insurance companies will look for any excuse to increase your rate,and the license plate light should not be more than a warning, first time.They usually will find a light out as probable cause to see if you are drunk,on drugs,or have drugs in your car.If he went to all the trouble to search your car then he would have to document the reason to stop you.As far as the Insurance company,there CEO needs a new Lamborghini
2007-06-12 10:21:19 · answer #5 · answered by PaulyM 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's an equipment violation, usually just a fix it ticket, but obviously added two points in Massachusetts. It's also probable cause to pull you over and stop you and check out other things.
2007-06-12 10:19:48 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that is right. I believe at any time that you have a light that is supposed to work such as brakes, headlights, turn signals, and even license plate lights and they don't work, it is considered a moving violation. If you have any questions about this, contact your local authorities and ask them or call your insurance company and speak to someone that can help you out in your situation. Hope this helps!!! Best wishes!!!
2007-06-12 10:15:37 · answer #7 · answered by FirebirdMan54321 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be ticketed but I know when small things like that are noticed and you haven't been in a wreck or anything, they would be likley to give a warning , if the driver acted appropriatley when pulled over. I was warned for that, but I was driving for drinking friends, so, as it was not my car, that may be why. Oregon. I think its a power struggle and they get piszed if they can't immediatley I.D. a driver by his plate number.
2007-06-12 10:22:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
massachusetts has equipment inspection and you are required to keep equipment in working oreder throught the year. your ticket is totally legit and because it is a safety issue for your lights to be out including the plate light, your are inviolation unfortunately. mass is a place they really enforce because the police patrols actually have a quota of tickets to give out. i moved from there to colorado and wish they would pull more people over here it is unsafe.
2007-06-12 10:21:36 · answer #9 · answered by amy-marie r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's how it works. Yes, in some states having a burnt out light is a violation.
However, since bulbs DO burn out, most police who stop you wil just tell you to get it fixed.
Something is missing here. What didn't you tell us??
2007-06-12 17:10:13 · answer #10 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is legit...they don't consider your vehicle to be road worthy or safe without the proper equipment, such as working lights.
2007-06-16 08:08:08 · answer #11 · answered by Gipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋