Just got a ticket for this. - Toyota Yaris Forums

jamal1984 · 03-30-2010, 04:06 PM

I'm not mad at all, but i got a laugh for us government, to give ticket for something like THIS. Oh My God.

*tomato* · 03-30-2010, 04:34 PM

what did you get a ticket for, no front plaque?
black car?
too much wax on the car? not enough wax?
Having a sedan instead of a LB?
the possibilities are endless ...

sqcomp · 03-30-2010, 04:42 PM

I'd give him a ticket for the bubbles under the eyelid decal...

What exactly was it for though? As much as I rag on some people for receiving tickets...they're mostly for speeding which is easily their fault. If yours is truly for the decals on the top of the headlamp assembly, I'm on your side. What municipal statute was broken here? It'll probably say on the ticket.

*tomato* · 03-30-2010, 04:54 PM

not to sound like a dork or anything ;) but are eyelids illegal?

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Originally Posted by sqcomp

I'd give him a ticket for the bubbles under the eyelid decal..

jamal1984 · 03-30-2010, 05:19 PM

It's the eyelid
The reason you guys see bubble under eyelids is because my headlight got burned there. That is why i put the eyelids on.
The cop pulled me over because i got an eyelids, he said i can't have any sticker on my headlight.
I was also about to pass out when i heard him said that and write me a ticket for it. I just shook my head and leave
Do the government need moneys that bad?
Ticket wrote illegal stickers on headlight.

jamal1984 · 03-30-2010, 05:28 PM

I told the cop the reason why i put the eyelids there because it's got burned and the eyelids is not even affecting the headlight output at all. He looked at me and said I DON'T CARE BUY YOUR SELF A NEW HEADLIGHTS.

BailOut · 03-30-2010, 05:33 PM

It's a small thing but it makes sense to me as it blocks part of the headlight beam. Form should follow function, as we all know, but in this case the form was in the way of the function. The manufactured headlight covers that are sold here on YW carefully avoid getting into the beam's path. Your decals do not.

How did you burn your headlight housing, anyway? That's one of the oddest things I've ever seen.

sqcomp · 03-30-2010, 05:43 PM

I say all he'd have to do is to trim the decal on the same plane as the hood line.

Still, we need to refer to the municipal statute for reference. I'm SURE this isn't a state law, it's too petty.

MadMax · 03-30-2010, 06:33 PM

Took me less than a minute to find it....

According to the Georgia Code of Motor Vehicles and Traffic - Title 40, Section 40-8-22, subsection (d):

The headlights required by this Code section shall be maintained in proper working condition and shall not be covered by any type of material, provided that the covering restriction shall not apply to any vehicle on which the original factory headlights were covered.

So, you really don't have much of an argument...ignorance of the law is not an excuse.

BaknBlak · 03-30-2010, 06:40 PM

I'm pretty sure all eyelids are illegal. Like he said, nothing on headlights, period. I'm kinda surprised he didn't get you for no license plate and things hanging from your rear view mirror while he was at it. All illegal in CA. Right or wrong, he gave you a break.

MadMax · 03-30-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BaknBlak

I'm pretty sure all eyelids are illegal. Like he said, nothing on headlights, period. I'm kinda surprised he didn't get you for no license plate and things hanging from your rear view mirror while he was at it. All illegal in CA. Right or wrong, he gave you a break.

The OP is in Georgia, which does not have front tags, hence it is not against the law not to have one.

Also, there is nothing against hanging things on a rearview mirror in the Georgia Code of Motor Vehicles and Traffic either, so he didn't "get a break."

If you are going to pass judgment on someone, at least use the applicable state laws...

BaknBlak · 03-30-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

The OP is in Georgia, which does not have front tags, hence it is not against the law not to have one.

Also, there is nothing against hanging things on a rearview mirror in the Georgia Code of Motor Vehicles and Traffic either, so he didn't "get a break."

If you are going to pass judgment on someone, at least use the applicable state laws...

Who's passing judgement? In CA, he would be getting a break. Don't know or care about GA law.

*tk-421* · 03-30-2010, 06:44 PM

Sorry to hear about that, @jamal1984!

Yeah those eyelids definitely get in the way of the light beam. Plus the material you used (I'm guessing vinyl?) is too flexible to cover anything up under there.

You really should consider getting some proper eyelids for your car. They're not as aggressive-looking as yours, but they are fine for daily use (they don't get in the way of the beam at all) and they can cover up the burn in your headlight a lot better. .02

MadMax · 03-30-2010, 07:32 PM

Just a quick question for the OP, considering you could easily remove the "eyelids;" can't this be handled as a "fix it" ticket? You remove the material, then take it to a police station or someplace to verify it has been removed, and the ticket is dismissed. Is that an option?

But given the law, I would either find aftermarket headlights or forgo putting any "eyelids" on at all; as even if this ticket is dismissed, it will still be on you record and if you get caught again it could have more serious ramifications!

*tk-421* · 03-30-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

But given the law, I would either find aftermarket headlights or forgo putting any "eyelids" on at all; as even if this ticket is dismissed, it will still be on you record and if you get caught again it could have more serious ramifications!

This is a very good point. I hadn't thought of that.
I think eyelids may not be in your future, jamal...

RHDVIPbB · 03-30-2010, 09:25 PM

Glad I designed and cut mine so that they follow the trim around the headlight. Sucks that they pulled you over for that.

I got a ticket once because my tags had expired the day before. I still hadn't received my sticker (which came a week later) and the officer drilled me on everything from address on license, where I was headed, etc. Needless to say I shrugged it off and went to court with my registration.

JBougie · 03-30-2010, 07:18 PM

They really just want to pick on those who mod their cars. They know it's an easy way to make a buck.

I think it's stupid. They don't hurt or harm the functionality of the damn light - they should just leave it alone.

You can't tell me the police don't have more important things to be doing than screwing with people who have eyelids on their car.

*tomato* · 03-30-2010, 07:29 PM

Oh, well, if that is the law, better take them off before you get a repeat ticket (I'm guessing that'd be more expensive and more of a hassle).

03-30-2010, 04:34 PM	#2
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	what did you get a ticket for, no front plaque? black car? too much wax on the car? not enough wax? Having a sedan instead of a LB? the possibilities are endless ... __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

03-30-2010, 04:42 PM	#3
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	I'd give him a ticket for the bubbles under the eyelid decal... What exactly was it for though? As much as I rag on some people for receiving tickets...they're mostly for speeding which is easily their fault. If yours is truly for the decals on the top of the headlamp assembly, I'm on your side. What municipal statute was broken here? It'll probably say on the ticket. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

03-30-2010, 05:33 PM	#7
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	It's a small thing but it makes sense to me as it blocks part of the headlight beam. Form should follow function, as we all know, but in this case the form was in the way of the function. The manufactured headlight covers that are sold here on YW carefully avoid getting into the beam's path. Your decals do not. How did you burn your headlight housing, anyway? That's one of the oddest things I've ever seen. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

03-30-2010, 05:43 PM	#8
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	I say all he'd have to do is to trim the decal on the same plane as the hood line. Still, we need to refer to the municipal statute for reference. I'm SURE this isn't a state law, it's too petty. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

03-30-2010, 06:33 PM	#9
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Took me less than a minute to find it.... According to the Georgia Code of Motor Vehicles and Traffic - Title 40, Section 40-8-22, subsection (d): The headlights required by this Code section shall be maintained in proper working condition and shall not be covered by any type of material, provided that the covering restriction shall not apply to any vehicle on which the original factory headlights were covered. So, you really don't have much of an argument...ignorance of the law is not an excuse. __________________

03-30-2010, 05:19 PM	#5
jamal1984 The Beautification of Car View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris S Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 967	It's the eyelid The reason you guys see bubble under eyelids is because my headlight got burned there. That is why i put the eyelids on. The cop pulled me over because i got an eyelids, he said i can't have any sticker on my headlight. I was also about to pass out when i heard him said that and write me a ticket for it. I just shook my head and leave Do the government need moneys that bad? Ticket wrote illegal stickers on headlight.

03-30-2010, 05:28 PM	#6
jamal1984 The Beautification of Car View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris S Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 967	I told the cop the reason why i put the eyelids there because it's got burned and the eyelids is not even affecting the headlight output at all. He looked at me and said I DON'T CARE BUY YOUR SELF A NEW HEADLIGHTS.

03-30-2010, 06:40 PM	#10
BaknBlak View User's Garage Drives: Black '07 HB A Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Middleburg Florida Posts: 148	I'm pretty sure all eyelids are illegal. Like he said, nothing on headlights, period. I'm kinda surprised he didn't get you for no license plate and things hanging from your rear view mirror while he was at it. All illegal in CA. Right or wrong, he gave you a break.

03-30-2010, 06:44 PM	#13
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Sorry to hear about that, @jamal1984! Yeah those eyelids definitely get in the way of the light beam. Plus the material you used (I'm guessing vinyl?) is too flexible to cover anything up under there. You really should consider getting some proper eyelids for your car. They're not as aggressive-looking as yours, but they are fine for daily use (they don't get in the way of the beam at all) and they can cover up the burn in your headlight a lot better. .02 __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

03-30-2010, 07:32 PM	#14
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Just a quick question for the OP, considering you could easily remove the "eyelids;" can't this be handled as a "fix it" ticket? You remove the material, then take it to a police station or someplace to verify it has been removed, and the ticket is dismissed. Is that an option? But given the law, I would either find aftermarket headlights or forgo putting any "eyelids" on at all; as even if this ticket is dismissed, it will still be on you record and if you get caught again it could have more serious ramifications! __________________

03-30-2010, 09:25 PM	#16
RHDVIPbB Right beside you, wave Drives: 08 PBM Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 742	Glad I designed and cut mine so that they follow the trim around the headlight. Sucks that they pulled you over for that. I got a ticket once because my tags had expired the day before. I still hadn't received my sticker (which came a week later) and the officer drilled me on everything from address on license, where I was headed, etc. Needless to say I shrugged it off and went to court with my registration. __________________ 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan. Pacific Blue Mica. Custom vinyl eyebrows, color matched interior trim pieces, Vios lip spoiler, 17" Maas rims 2010 Scion xB 7.0 Release Series. 1535 of 2000. Murasaki. Stock with TRD springs.

03-30-2010, 07:18 PM	#17
JBougie Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris LB (Prev: 07 Sedan) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beech Bluff, TN Posts: 1,266	They really just want to pick on those who mod their cars. They know it's an easy way to make a buck. I think it's stupid. They don't hurt or harm the functionality of the damn light - they should just leave it alone. You can't tell me the police don't have more important things to be doing than screwing with people who have eyelids on their car.

03-30-2010, 07:29 PM	#18
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Oh, well, if that is the law, better take them off before you get a repeat ticket (I'm guessing that'd be more expensive and more of a hassle). __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

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