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hawaiian_msp
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sorry to hear chris... I got 2 tickets last time to for the same things...
I have a solution, buy a new car and leave it stock...
j/k (lol2)
-mike
I have a solution, buy a new car and leave it stock...
j/k (lol2)
-mike
hawaiian_msp
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I asked my brother when I got my tickets and he said that its not worth fighting cause its your own fault anyway... so I just paid it...
-mike
-mike
Hm.. he told me my hood was not recon legal. I'm just going to try and fight it (doesn't hurt) and say that I have read on forums hawaii and asked my father who was former HPD and inquired that body panels or kits are not required for recon. I will try and contest the front plate issue. Some people I have talked to say they have gotten away with it, some haven't. Like you said, it is my fault, but at least I was speeding or doing anything to cause attention to myself.... heh.?
Peace
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so Recon is a law that inhibits someones ability to add aftermarket parts to their car... right?
sound's like a job for SEMA... maybe they can give you the support you need to get that stupid law changed... I hate stupid laws
sound's like a job for SEMA... maybe they can give you the support you need to get that stupid law changed... I hate stupid laws
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damn!! that's ****** up, Chris. and the crappy part is that only Oahu busts people for recon. i grew up on the Big Island and i can't recall anyone i knew getting busted for that stuff.
someone should post a list of all the recon guidelines for Hawaii. then..... if we get pulled over..... TA Da!!!! whip that list out and tell 'em .... no violations here... thank you very much.
Good Luck!!!!
damn!! that's ****** up, Chris. and the crappy part is that only Oahu busts people for recon. i grew up on the Big Island and i can't recall anyone i knew getting busted for that stuff.
someone should post a list of all the recon guidelines for Hawaii. then..... if we get pulled over..... TA Da!!!! whip that list out and tell 'em .... no violations here... thank you very much.
Good Luck!!!!
BeNegative
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Damn Chris. Thank George Ariyoshi for this (Govenor at the time), and Wayne Yamasaki (Director, DOT at that time as well). I have the publication from DOT, Chris, but the damn thing is dated 1984 with updated portions in 1989. It's the same as the PDF file posted on-line.
You do need the front plate on the car at all times. Per the Forums, it said hood was legal as long as it had the washer holes in them and is properly fastened. I hope I got this right here...Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) 286-85, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) 19-134. In the Exhibit Section B-20 10(3)(a) "...A hood...shall be equipped with a two-position self-acting latch which functions in each latching position to keep the hood, lid, or cover closed. A minimum of two hood pins designed for that purpose can be substituted for the two-position self-acting latch." (b) "...A hood...which opens along an edge toward the sides or the rear of a reconstructed vehicle shall be equipped with at least one latch which holds the hood...in the closed position." Well, I do know Recon is real picky on suspension modifications. I keep trying to call the place, but I keep getting this really crabby lady who does not answer very nicely. I had an easier time with DOT's heavy vehicle (vehicles requiring CDL licensing) inspectors section, unfortunately, that's not the division I need.
Anyways, I figure HPD is cracking down since they let the rookies loose a few weeks ago (HPD graduation).
Where did you get your ticket, Chris?
It amazes me that you get caught for that. Yesterday, I saw this blue Toyota pick up, it had no plates on at all, I could not see inside of the cab at all (I'm not sure how much darker they can tint their vehicle), no safety check stickers, and it was driving in peek rush hour traffic on the freeway. It just went on its merry way.
You do need the front plate on the car at all times. Per the Forums, it said hood was legal as long as it had the washer holes in them and is properly fastened. I hope I got this right here...Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) 286-85, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) 19-134. In the Exhibit Section B-20 10(3)(a) "...A hood...shall be equipped with a two-position self-acting latch which functions in each latching position to keep the hood, lid, or cover closed. A minimum of two hood pins designed for that purpose can be substituted for the two-position self-acting latch." (b) "...A hood...which opens along an edge toward the sides or the rear of a reconstructed vehicle shall be equipped with at least one latch which holds the hood...in the closed position." Well, I do know Recon is real picky on suspension modifications. I keep trying to call the place, but I keep getting this really crabby lady who does not answer very nicely. I had an easier time with DOT's heavy vehicle (vehicles requiring CDL licensing) inspectors section, unfortunately, that's not the division I need.
Anyways, I figure HPD is cracking down since they let the rookies loose a few weeks ago (HPD graduation).
Where did you get your ticket, Chris?
It amazes me that you get caught for that. Yesterday, I saw this blue Toyota pick up, it had no plates on at all, I could not see inside of the cab at all (I'm not sure how much darker they can tint their vehicle), no safety check stickers, and it was driving in peek rush hour traffic on the freeway. It just went on its merry way.
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