I was driving my friends car. Cop pulls me over and writes me a tint ticket and its not even my car. He says If I get it took off it will get thrown out. I can't take tint of a car thats not mine...
2007-07-30 05:47:44 · 7 answers · asked by wbs7299 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes, as the driver you're still responsible for making sure that the vehicle is safe and legal before taking it on the road.
2007-07-30 05:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by Beardog 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Usually equipment shortcomings such as these and busted tail lights are the responsibility of the owner, not the driver. But state law could be different. Make copy of ticket, keep copy. Send original to address on ticket on how to plead, plead not guilty and send a note/letter explaining the situation. Worst case go to court and ask the judge (respectfully) how can you be held responsible for violations on property that is not your own.
2007-07-30 12:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by acydskull 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look up the statute (reference is usually made on the ticket) to see what conduct is prohibited. It may be that the law only applies to the owner. But it might also apply to anyone operating a vehicle in violation. You need to know this before you go to court. If the statute covers only the owner, move to dismiss the case.
2007-07-30 12:55:08 · answer #3 · answered by spirus40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You are responsible for the car you are driving. You are responsible for getting the ticket signed off even if it is not your vehicle.
Bottom line: No non-factory tinting (and most window tinters are clueless liars)
2007-07-30 12:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. PhD 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you know that the tint in illegal in your state? and you still choose to drive your friends car? thats your choice pay the ticket and take responsibility.
2007-07-30 12:51:31 · answer #5 · answered by $martA$$.com 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You were driving the vehicle. You were therefore in control of the vehicle on a public street, in violation of the ordinance. You are guilty of the offense.
2007-07-31 07:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by Vindicaire 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on what the ticket is for.
if its a moving violation - the ticket is to you, not the car.
odds are, if you were pulled over, this is the case.
either pay or fight the ticket - don't ignore it.
2007-07-30 12:50:54 · answer #7 · answered by nostradamus02012 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋