What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia
I have been ticketed in Virginia for having a non-factory exhaust system on my car, though my car passed inspection. A new Virginia law (46.2-1049), which I was unaware of when I installed the exhaust, states that they must be like factory equipment. The law was also passed after I installed the exhaust system. As I now have to pay to replace the parts, do I have any legal recourse to recoup my expenses from the state? If the inspection station passes it, can I be ticketed for this? Other parts in the inspection code specifically say they must be like factory equipment, but not the exhaust portion. Or, am I exempt since I installed it before the new law?
References:
The law (46.2-1049) LIS > Code of Virginia > 46.2-1049
VA Safety Insp. Proc. Virginia State Police
A lot of Virginians are complaining about this law besides me. Maybe a class-action suit?
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Thanks,
David
I have been ticketed in Virginia for having a non-factory exhaust system on my car, though my car passed inspection. A new Virginia law (46.2-1049), which I was unaware of when I installed the exhaust, states that they must be like factory equipment. The law was also passed after I installed the exhaust system. As I now have to pay to replace the parts, do I have any legal recourse to recoup my expenses from the state? If the inspection station passes it, can I be ticketed for this? Other parts in the inspection code specifically say they must be like factory equipment, but not the exhaust portion. Or, am I exempt since I installed it before the new law?
References:
The law (46.2-1049) LIS > Code of Virginia > 46.2-1049
VA Safety Insp. Proc. Virginia State Police
A lot of Virginians are complaining about this law besides me. Maybe a class-action suit?
Signatures Help change Virginia laws for modified vehicles. Petition : [ powered by iPetitions.com ]
Thanks,
David