Just got Improper Muffler ticket and... - Toyota Yaris Forums

stevencyt · 03-05-2010, 01:42 AM

does anyone know if this is going to affect my car insurance? I am with RBC...and if I do not change my muffler back to stock and police pull me over for the same reason for 2nd time, are they going to do anything???

I was on Hwy 7 and Warden AROUND 11:30 PM and polices were pulling many car over for mods (SIR, STI .ect.....and my yaris...)

Any suggesion since this is my first improper muffler???? Thanks

Steven

SilverBack · 03-05-2010, 02:36 AM

Assuming it was a fix-it ticket, you should be allowed to reinstall your stock exhaust and have a cop station inspect it for a write-off. Once the ticket is cleared, it won't show-up on your insurance.

If you still want an aftermarket exhaust installed, I suggest you get one with a street-legal limit of 95 Db. The one you're running now may be an off-road/race-only part.

MUSKOKA800 · 03-05-2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by stevencyt

does anyone know if this is going to affect my car insurance? I am with RBC...and if I do not change my muffler back to stock and police pull me over for the same reason for 2nd time, are they going to do anything???

I was on Hwy 7 and Warden AROUND 11:30 PM and polices were pulling many car over for mods (SIR, STI .ect.....and my yaris...)

Any suggesion since this is my first improper muffler???? Thanks

Steven

Try calling XCopper or another of those ticket fixing agencies. Some offer free consultation.
My guess is it won't hurt your insurance as it's not really a moving violation nor a safety issue.
I suppose you could Google the Ontario Highway Traffic Act to research. You will find the the rules against mod's are substancial.

WeeYari · 03-05-2010, 08:30 AM

Are you running that Raptor Racing exhaust that you test fitted? If not, what are you running just for forum FYI purposes.

marcus · 03-05-2010, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevencyt

does anyone know if this is going to affect my car insurance? I am with RBC...and if I do not change my muffler back to stock and police pull me over for the same reason for 2nd time, are they going to do anything???

I was on Hwy 7 and Warden AROUND 11:30 PM and polices were pulling many car over for mods (SIR, STI .ect.....and my yaris...)

Any suggesion since this is my first improper muffler???? Thanks

Steven

fight it..muffler is to muffle sound if its not too loud then you should not get a ticket..i believe decibel should be 92db.. does he have a decibel meter..i dont think so.. luck!

stevencyt · 03-06-2010, 01:17 AM

To WeeYari: yes, I'm running Raptor Racing unit which I forgot to mention...

and thanks for all inputs...I'll get a shop to actually test the db b/c it is not that REALLY loud and I don't belive he had a db meter / lots of car were been pulled over at that night...let's see how it goes...

yaris2010RS · 03-06-2010, 02:29 AM

i know someone with a integera who gets probably at least once a month (in the summer) and he would go in and fight them. he told me he would tell the judge he fixed the issue and put the stock one on. they would always get thrown out

alan1828 · 03-07-2010, 02:46 AM

Ouch,

and I was going to make my Yarius roar this summer. Lucky for me I was near Warden / 7 but not on the road driving.

mojoyaris · 03-07-2010, 10:22 AM

Good luck with that. I was pulled over with a Blitz on a stock pipe! Why? In our Vehicle motor book it states that if the diameter of an exhaust has been modified from stock --------you get a ticket. However now this applies to almost 80% of the cars since some are done by the dealer. It depends on the officer etc...
Driving my car is now pretty much a violation ticket, just looking at it.
but I did cut my pretty Blitz exhaust tip and welded on a 2.5 inch pipe in it's place, so it looks stock.

MUSKOKA800 · 03-09-2010, 07:31 AM

Generally our highway traffic act states that any modification is illegal. So, if they wanted to be picky they could ticket any change, even preceived upgrades. Chances are they wouldn't go down that avenue unless the officer was inspired to throw the book at you.

why? · 03-09-2010, 06:54 PM

that is so lame.

mojoyaris · 03-09-2010, 11:27 PM

uh oh. my car is a walking traffic ticket.

Betrivent · 03-09-2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mojoyaris

uh oh. my car is a traffic ticket on wheels.

cali yaris · 03-09-2010, 11:47 PM

^ Um yeah.... I can relate to that one.

RaptorRacing · 03-16-2010, 05:16 PM

Steven;

that's WACKED!!! My Supra would be louder than my Yaris with 2 cylinders tied behind its back and I have NEVER been ticketed for noise...and yes I've been pulled over with that.

I've even been pulled over with the Yaris in Mississauga. Like a moron I didn't renew my sticker in time; the cop said he heard the exhaust and it caught his attention. When I asked if there was a problem with the exhaust he commented that it sounded nice so he turned his head and noticed the expired sticker...he laughed and said I wouldn't be getting the sticker ticket if I had a factor exhaust. He said nothing about the noise level and I was accelerating when he saw me.

I personally think you were in the right place at the right time...or wrong place for that matter.

Sorry to hear that

sbergman27 · 03-16-2010, 05:29 PM

While I certainly support ticketing folks who intentionally, and rudely inflict excessive exhaust noise upon the rest of us... I suspect that the *really* special place in Hell is reserved for those folks rattling everyone else's bumpers (and the knick-knacks in my living room) with their god-damned subwoofers. At least in that case I have the satisfaction of knowing that the driver will probably be mostly deaf by the time he's 35.

-Steve

Tatsh · 03-16-2010, 10:31 PM

^

So you're saying you hate people who does anything to the exhaust?

sbergman27 · 03-16-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tatsh

So you're saying you hate people who does anything to the exhaust?

No. I hate people who drive around with obnoxious subwoofers that rattle the china in my house. I merely dislike, and want to see ticketed, folks who intentionally install inadequate mufflers.

Read my post.

03-05-2010, 01:42 AM	#1
stevencyt View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Markham Posts: 27	Just got Improper Muffler ticket and... does anyone know if this is going to affect my car insurance? I am with RBC...and if I do not change my muffler back to stock and police pull me over for the same reason for 2nd time, are they going to do anything??? I was on Hwy 7 and Warden AROUND 11:30 PM and polices were pulling many car over for mods (SIR, STI .ect.....and my yaris...) Any suggesion since this is my first improper muffler???? Thanks Steven

03-05-2010, 02:36 AM	#2
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Assuming it was a fix-it ticket, you should be allowed to reinstall your stock exhaust and have a cop station inspect it for a write-off. Once the ticket is cleared, it won't show-up on your insurance. If you still want an aftermarket exhaust installed, I suggest you get one with a street-legal limit of 95 Db. The one you're running now may be an off-road/race-only part. __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

03-05-2010, 08:30 AM	#4
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	Are you running that Raptor Racing exhaust that you test fitted? If not, what are you running just for forum FYI purposes. __________________

03-06-2010, 02:29 AM	#7
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	i know someone with a integera who gets probably at least once a month (in the summer) and he would go in and fight them. he told me he would tell the judge he fixed the issue and put the stock one on. they would always get thrown out __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

03-07-2010, 10:22 AM	#9
mojoyaris Ecurie Snoopy Lives View User's Garage Drives: Jojo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 447	Good luck with that. I was pulled over with a Blitz on a stock pipe! Why? In our Vehicle motor book it states that if the diameter of an exhaust has been modified from stock --------you get a ticket. However now this applies to almost 80% of the cars since some are done by the dealer. It depends on the officer etc... Driving my car is now pretty much a violation ticket, just looking at it. but I did cut my pretty Blitz exhaust tip and welded on a 2.5 inch pipe in it's place, so it looks stock. __________________ Sponsors and Organizations: Toyota Rally Canada Yokohama Tire Canada Western Canada Rally Association Ecurie (Team) Snoopy Canada, racing since 1966

03-06-2010, 01:17 AM	#6
stevencyt View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Markham Posts: 27	To WeeYari: yes, I'm running Raptor Racing unit which I forgot to mention... and thanks for all inputs...I'll get a shop to actually test the db b/c it is not that REALLY loud and I don't belive he had a db meter / lots of car were been pulled over at that night...let's see how it goes...

03-07-2010, 02:46 AM	#8
alan1828 Drives: 2009 Vitz RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 88	Ouch, and I was going to make my Yarius roar this summer. Lucky for me I was near Warden / 7 but not on the road driving.

03-09-2010, 07:31 AM	#10
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Generally our highway traffic act states that any modification is illegal. So, if they wanted to be picky they could ticket any change, even preceived upgrades. Chances are they wouldn't go down that avenue unless the officer was inspired to throw the book at you. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

03-09-2010, 06:54 PM	#11
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	that is so lame. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

03-09-2010, 11:27 PM	#12
mojoyaris Ecurie Snoopy Lives View User's Garage Drives: Jojo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 447	uh oh. my car is a walking traffic ticket. __________________ Sponsors and Organizations: Toyota Rally Canada Yokohama Tire Canada Western Canada Rally Association Ecurie (Team) Snoopy Canada, racing since 1966

03-09-2010, 11:47 PM	#14
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ Um yeah.... I can relate to that one. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-16-2010, 05:16 PM	#15
RaptorRacing Drives: 2008 Yaris RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 49	Steven; that's WACKED!!! My Supra would be louder than my Yaris with 2 cylinders tied behind its back and I have NEVER been ticketed for noise...and yes I've been pulled over with that. I've even been pulled over with the Yaris in Mississauga. Like a moron I didn't renew my sticker in time; the cop said he heard the exhaust and it caught his attention. When I asked if there was a problem with the exhaust he commented that it sounded nice so he turned his head and noticed the expired sticker...he laughed and said I wouldn't be getting the sticker ticket if I had a factor exhaust. He said nothing about the noise level and I was accelerating when he saw me. I personally think you were in the right place at the right time...or wrong place for that matter. Sorry to hear that

03-16-2010, 05:29 PM	#16
sbergman27 Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 323	While I certainly support ticketing folks who intentionally, and rudely inflict excessive exhaust noise upon the rest of us... I suspect that the really special place in Hell is reserved for those folks rattling everyone else's bumpers (and the knick-knacks in my living room) with their god-damned subwoofers. At least in that case I have the satisfaction of knowing that the driver will probably be mostly deaf by the time he's 35. -Steve

03-16-2010, 10:31 PM	#17
Tatsh Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris LE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Richmond, BC Posts: 84	^ So you're saying you hate people who does anything to the exhaust? __________________ ~ Currently Done: Apex'i N1 Evolution Axle-Back, Tanabe DF210, Drag DR-31 (Rally Bronze) Wrapped in BF Goodrich g-force Sports, held together with Red Works RS Lug Nuts.

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