Dave M vin 03572
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It might keep some ugly cars off the road, but it’s not safer.
https://www.theamericanconsumer.org/...make-us-safer/
Edit, I believe a cop can give a “fix it” ticket when something is obviously unsafe.
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Right? Fix-it tickets are almost all for tint, exhaust, or maybe bolting on a 2x4 as a bumper if the officer doesn't like your attitude.
The link above gives it conclusion by drawing from sources whose conclusions are, "not enough data to conclude". Poor research from a clearly biased website.
I'll volunteer my state for amusing anecdotes of vehicles that should have been crushed on the spot. AKA the "this is why we can't have nice things" people.
Luke S :: 10270 :: 82 Grey 5-Speed :: Single Watercooled T3 .60/.48 :: Borla Exhaust :: MSD Ignition :: MS3X Fully SFI Odd-fire EFI :: DevilsOwn Methanol Injection
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That is exactly what I mean. I’ve had a crack in my truck windshield for ten years. It goes right down the center just like old cars had a split down the center. Obviously a split windshield would obstruct vision more than a single crack. It causes no safety issues. But an inspection would cause unnecessary expense.
Several states have gotten rid of inspection based on the data, so whether the website is biased is a mute point. (I didn’t see any clear bias) It says not enough data to conclude it helps safety. Are You suggesting we should keep laws that are unproven theory? Funny to hear a car guy want unnecessary laws. You know there are people that believe cars without airbags, antilock brakes and side impact protection should not be allowed on the road. There are people that feel cars older than ten years should be outlawed. Of course, there are lots of people that believe any modification from stock should be illegal. Sorry about your Delorean.
Before you continue dressing up the straw man, I do think cars with swiss-cheese frames, partial brake rotors, steel cords showing through the tires, and rusted through control arms should be taken off the road & fixed. I think you would agree that these are safety concerns. Not sure why you went out of your way be so disrespectful in your reply.
Luke S :: 10270 :: 82 Grey 5-Speed :: Single Watercooled T3 .60/.48 :: Borla Exhaust :: MSD Ignition :: MS3X Fully SFI Odd-fire EFI :: DevilsOwn Methanol Injection
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Exactly. These are the cars I’m talking about. The owners of which don’t give a single thought to spending money on it, risking their lives and the lives of those unfortunate enough to be driving near them. Without a yearly inspection these cars will be driven until they cause an accident. I’ve seen catastrophic failures of vital car components during my decades in the auto biz. Some people walked away from them, some didn’t.
Driving is not a right, it’s a privilege.
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The point is the law is suppose to solve a problem. The statistics prove there is no problem and the law does not have the desired effect, regardless of your personal observations. No disrespect intended. I like your work and I would not like it to be shut down by government regulation under the guise of safety.
I will happily buy DI taillights without a DOT on them.