Got a fix it ticket for no turn signals on Saturday

[Coyote Kid]

Cruzin thru Berryessa on Saturday and de man was out in force,
6 of em were pulling over everything that was moving.

I got nailed for having no rear turn signals (mine are integrated into the stop light) I think my  small fronts are also illegal,
and no reflector below the plate.

Does anybody know what the legal specs are for turn signal size and separation distance?.

The cop warned me that fixing it and then removing them again, if caught a second time, would constitute a non compliance ticket that is a 1 point infraction.

Thanks,
Coyote

[Spidey]

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/tocd12c2a5.htm

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/tocd12c2a3.htm

integrated signals are a no-no:  http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc24252.htm

[ROBsS4R]

I got pulled over once and it was because the cop said he could not see my license plate.

He then proceeded to give me a warning for my exhaust and also my rear turn signals which are the Rizoma Zero ones. They actually stick out like normal turn signals. He said that I cant have after market turn signals on my bike 

He told me to be careful and that its only a warning what ever that means.

In any case the ticket was complete bull because all I did was show the license plate and the fix it ticket to another cop and they signed it off with me changing nothing. The cop who signed it off did not believe me that i did not alter the license plate to get pass the fix it ticket LOL

[desmoquattro]

My buddy Alfonso got popped Sat in Berryessa too. As if we need any more reason to despise the CHP.

[johnc]

My buddy Alfonso got popped Sat in Berryessa too. As if we need any more reason to despise the CHP.

ah, chippies ... the revenue generators for the DMV.

[duckwrench13]

Damn pigs...

 You'd think that since they started givin' us the flu, they'd lay off the tickets for a while. Har har har!!

Yeah, I know....

[sfarchie]

I guess CHP backed off Sunday as we did a day ride there. We did see 2 sitting along the road, but didn't do anything. The MC cop even waved. Goes to show, there are some benefits of riding as slow as I do!

[sally101]

Damn.. Just when I thought I was legal.. Those reflector requirements are nuts!

[desmoquattro]

I guess CHP backed off Sunday as we did a day ride there. We did see 2 sitting along the road, but didn't do anything. The MC cop even waved. Goes to show, there are some benefits of riding as slow as I do!

They probably filled their quota on Saturday and got to enjoy a lazy day in the sun.

[duckwrench13]

Damn.. Just when I thought I was legal.. Those reflector requirements are nuts!

Like I've said before, if you leave the reflectors on, the goon that hits you swears they never saw you . But if you take the reflectors off, then the cops can spot you miles away .

Damned if ya do, damned if ya don't.

[r_ciao]

Like I've said before, if you leave the reflectors on, the goon that hits you swears they never saw you . But if you take the reflectors off, then the cops can spot you miles away .

Damned if ya do, damned if ya don't.

Makes me reconsider doing the tail chop... (which I still haven't done)
I didn't think cops really gave tickets/warnings for missing reflectors, etc.

[Spidey]

You can just stick a reflector under the tail chop if you're worried.  Or take the fix-it ticket, stick a reflector on there and then get your ticket signed off. 

[hypurone]

I got nailed for having no rear turn signals (mine are integrated into the stop light) I think my  small fronts are also illegal,
and no reflector below the plate.

Are you serious about the no relector!!?

Does anybody know what the legal specs are for turn signal size and separation distance?.

The cop warned me that fixing it and then removing them again, if caught a second time, would constitute a non compliance ticket that is a 1 point infraction.  OMG, they are getting nasty. Makes me think my time is limited with my "euro" headlight and no reflectors anywhere!

Thanks,
Coyote

[Holden]

Makes me reconsider doing the tail chop... (which I still haven't done)
I didn't think cops really gave tickets/warnings for missing reflectors, etc.

Fret not thyself: http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=19297.0

These license plate bolts should also be enough keep you ticket-free:



Go for the chop!

[mbalmer]

I put the reflector bolts on my license plate after getting pulled over for no reflector. The CHP guy was happy enough with the bolts. He didn't care about my integrated tail light. Of course, the next one may be unhappy with the bolts and the integrated tail light. I think it depends on their individual personalities and moods. I know my bike set up is taking a chance for a ticket.