MD laws and Repair Orders

[JAMAS]

I know this doesn't help your situation, but when I have been pulled over, I roll all my windows down and put my hands at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel. I also turn on all dome lights if night time. These little things make the cop feel safer and perhaps a little more lenient. I have even been told by a cop friend that they also appreciate when you put your hands out the window so they can see them as they approach.

knock on wood, I haven't had to utilize these techniques in awhile. I guess I am getting slow and law abiding in my old age.

The last time I was pulled over in the Vehicross, I still had the Ferrari badging on it (removed about 2 years ago). I remember he asked me for license and proof of insurance. I handed over both and after looking at my insurance card, he said "No, I need your insurance card for THIS car". I said "Sorry for the confusion, but this is actually an Isuzu Vehicross, not a Ferrari". I quick check of the seat back of my recaro seat (imprinted with Vehicross) and confirmation of my VIN number and I was sent on my way.

[WormGod]

Never said I had to go through it (ticketed JUST for that). I got mine after getting busted for some street racing BS. Not letting an impatient car around me that decides to use a merge lane to pass is apparently speed contesting in some officer's eyes (I guess in a sense, it is, heh). Heck, I wasn't even in the car when they decided to write the window order up. I was too busy sitting on the curb with cuffs on. *sigh*

Sometimes, they will dig deep to find just about anything, and they usually do if they go deep enough. I have had few bad encounters with police, and happen to be very good friends with a lot. No love loss though. Live and learn. I have had more positive encounters than bad.

In the end, I just find it's best to stay legit to avoid a cop that may have a chip on his shoulder or just simply having a bad day.

You want funny, you should see the guys in VA with early model STi's. They are getting pulled over for "higher than legal hood scoops". The best part is, these are stock, factory hoods and scoops. OEM scoops apparently exceed the state's allowable height by a very slight amount, and cops have been ticketing (or trying) folks about it. Imagine how frustrated THAT would make you, hehe.