highway patrol VS SS and XR coppers

[Stan]

In Vic, any cop qualified to do so can give a defect notice - regardless of vehicle being driven.

Most of the unmarked performance cars are TMU, so watch out.

And don't kid yourself, if the guys driving the divvy van don't like you car or attitude, they can find a TMU guy pretty quick to meet them with you and defect the car.

Play nice guys!

[Jarred]

I always play nice, and generally aren't in the wrong spots at the wrong times, and providing they don't look at my sump - I should be fine!

[Rocket36]

Of course anyone with authority to can issue defects. That includes all sworn Police members & RTA inspectors (you know the cars with the megenta lights). Remember, a defect isn't issued because something's illegal or unsafe, it's issued because someone thinks it's illegal or unsafe and needs to be inspected properly.

But really, if you know you're driving around in a "defectable" car then you only have yourself to blame if a defect is issued to you.

[velly_16v_cab]

But really, if you know you're driving around in a "defectable" car then you only have yourself to blame if a defect is issued to you.

Very wise words

[fuzion]

an rta or vics road officer can also give you a defect.

[WABIT]

But really, if you know you're driving around in a "defectable" car then you only have yourself to blame if a defect is issued to you.

this is true.. and i will take it on the chin when that day comes... and i wont post up how big of a doushe the cop was because at the end of the day... hes only doing his job, it aint personal

dom

[static1800]

this is true.. and i will take it on the chin when that day comes... and i wont post up how big of a doushe the cop was because at the end of the day... hes only doing his job, it aint personal

dom

Also wise words, at the end of the day they have a very tough job. Some people don't treat them well and they end up coping the penalty, I've always found be nice to the copper and he should return the favor, you wouldn't like to be yelled and abused at your job would you?

As long as your car isn't over the top, riced up or ratty you shouldn't have to many issues, most people will think it's just some nice old car Dom.

[MattyT]

Why dont you get the car fully engineered? Should help avoid the dreaded yellow sticker.

In WA, any police officier can issue defects (i think).

[WABIT]

lol, the car (engineering wise) is standard, only things illegal is coilovers and height, poking wheels, tyre size, red indicators, non directional front lights.....

everything but coilovers cant be engineered....

dom

[Spyda]

it aint personal

dom

Lucky your not an ethnic minority.

Mechanics have told me that coilovers pass roadworthy.

Just stay away from them all together man.