Stopped by the OSHP last night... [Archive]

WrenchMonkey

01-22-2013, 06:31 PM

...for ten over on Beechmont, not really noteworthy.

What WAS noteworthy was that he actually asked if I knew what my GVWR was, what that allowed as to lift height, and where that was to be measured.

Fortunately, I do. 4,850lbs; 27" front, 29" rear; measured to the stock bumper, unless the bumper has been modified or moved, then measured to the framerail.

The only part I'm not sure of is whether the XJ is a "passenger vehicle" or "other vehicle," because the law itself is really unclear. But since he asked about GVWR, he was obviously giving me the benefit of that doubt.

Anyway, I think he was so impressed that I knew the law, that not only did he not bother to measure the XJ, but he let me off with a warning on the speed, too...

:cool:

Robert

twiztedzuki

01-22-2013, 06:48 PM

i hate our nazi troopers!!! with all the theft and drugs around lets worry about a lift on a vehicle! if whatever u doing is fun its against the law in ohio, maybe its me!lmao

BlackCJ

01-22-2013, 07:03 PM

i hate our nazi troopers!!! with all the theft and drugs around lets worry about a lift on a vehicle! if whatever u doing is fun its against the law in ohio, maybe its me!lmao

Ohio is better than some places, worse than others. Every time you deal with stupidity here, just think "At least I'm not in California!"

twiztedzuki

01-22-2013, 07:15 PM

i just comparing cops here to Ky and Tn, seems like cops down there treat u alot better as long u aint doing sumthin retarded!

biggin69

01-22-2013, 07:43 PM

i hate our nazi troopers!!! with all the theft and drugs around lets worry about a lift on a vehicle! if whatever u doing is fun its against the law in ohio, maybe its me!lmao

They are "state highway patrol", not crime fighters! Lol! :evilgrin:

twiztedzuki

01-22-2013, 08:24 PM

lol apparently!!! i can have greentaco keister stash sum meth and haul for me and they just worry about no mudflaps

WrenchMonkey

01-22-2013, 08:38 PM

Right, it was Highway, not Union Twp.

I was just impressed that he knew the law, and respectfullly agreed that I was in compliance.

I've had UT write me up for reck-op after I PASSED a breath-test leaving Mt Carmel Pub, because I barked the tires leaving the lot. Light rig on lockers will do that...

Robert

yozuki

01-22-2013, 09:24 PM

well the OSHP is just a ticket giving highway cops. They by law can't go after meth heads unless there on the roadways doing DUMB ****..But our local sheriff's department is the sad disappointment fat lazy in the dope dealers pocket like the scared ***** ass punks they are hey just suck..

green taco

01-22-2013, 09:45 PM

lol apparently!!! i can have greentaco keister stash sum meth and haul for me and they just worry about no mudflaps

First hardline now this, can't get no respect

itbrokeagain

01-22-2013, 09:47 PM

lol apparently!!! i can have greentaco keister stash sum meth and haul for me and they just worry about no mudflaps

No mud flap or fender laws in Ohio.

twiztedzuki

01-22-2013, 10:26 PM

it is called a joke

humpy

01-22-2013, 10:30 PM

it is called a joke

Dats not allowed up here!

humpy

01-22-2013, 10:30 PM

Mudflaps sheeeesh!

yozuki

01-22-2013, 10:34 PM

come on taco it's all fun and games till someone gets an eye poked out.

fastford

01-23-2013, 12:19 AM

smileypoke

green taco

01-23-2013, 07:28 AM

I'll be blind soon :sweatin:

Coppertop

01-23-2013, 10:09 AM

Good to hear he let you off..Lucky,I hardly ever see a state trooper in my area.The few times I do see one ,I expect them to pull me over.So far I've been lucky....:sweatin:

GPER

01-23-2013, 10:16 AM

from what I have heard safety checks are coming back too.:eek:

timido

01-23-2013, 10:38 AM

I just went out and checked mine 4600lb GVW Tj bumpers are good 26 lowest in the front and 25 lowest in the rear. Is there anything else the Cops get dumb about around here?

BlackCJ

01-23-2013, 11:00 AM

from what I have heard safety checks are coming back too.:eek:

What does that entail?

GPER

01-23-2013, 03:12 PM

What does that entail?

The e brake check is the only thing that bothers me, is because I never use mine so they rust up.

BlackCJ

01-23-2013, 03:16 PM

I think the e-brake requirement is kind of dumb, especially with a standard transmission. I would never consider using my foot-operated PARKING brake in an emergency situation.

WrenchMonkey

01-23-2013, 05:39 PM

from what I have heard safety checks are coming back too.:eek:

Ew. That sounds bad. I know my rig is safe, but I can only imagine what the random casual observer might think.

Google doesn't find anything, where did you hear this?

Robert

comanchedude

01-23-2013, 08:59 PM

You have bumpers? Really

humpy

01-23-2013, 09:12 PM

Easiest way to pass inspection.... Buy a trailer

twiztedzuki

01-23-2013, 09:46 PM

i dont think we fit in this thread..... smartass!!lmao

Coppertop

01-23-2013, 10:47 PM

Easiest way to pass inspection.... Buy a trailer

The easy way out.Never...Well,at least when you wanna drive around town.

:beers:

GPER

01-23-2013, 10:50 PM

Trailer wouldn't do it, XJ and Camry are slush boxes so I don't use the parking brake. The CJ the parking break never held so it was never used so I keep a wheel chock in it. Would that pass as a parking brake???

Mattnatti

01-24-2013, 05:20 AM

They are "state highway patrol", not crime fighters! Lol! :evilgrin:

Actually that has changed over the past couple of years. While they aren't there to investigate house burglaries and muggings their agenda has shifted considerably.

We had a state trooper come to work to talk about the new *677 plan that has been implemented recently. He stated that 3yrs ao they did 70/30 traffic/crime and now they have completely flipped that to 70/30 crime/ traffic.
He goes around to companies and talks to CDL drivers wanting them to be aware and report suspicious activity. They want the CDL drivers to use the *677 to help fight drug/ human trafficking.

biggin69

01-24-2013, 07:35 AM

There again, they want truck drivers to do their jobs!

We had a SHP pull over one of our back hoes here in the city. He claimed he could not see his slow moving vehicle triangle. Really? I have noticed them patrolling rt. 4 in Hamilton a lot here lately.

mckeddie

01-24-2013, 08:39 AM

from what I have heard safety checks are coming back too.:eek:

We've always had them here? Highway patrol sets up checkpoints every month or so. I just do an illegal u turn to avoid them like everyone else. Only done one twice, ticketed for dumb **** both times.

WrenchMonkey

01-24-2013, 08:52 PM

What does that entail?

http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4501%3A2-1

Sections on steering, tires, wheels, brakes, lighting, turn signals, glass, seatbelts, plates, exhaust, mirror, wipers, horn, hazards, body, and fuel system.

None of that was there a few years ago, when I went over the code to make sure the XJ was legal. Ish.

Looks like it was all added as of June of '11.

:(

BlackCJ

01-24-2013, 08:58 PM

http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4501%3A2-1

Sections on steering, tires, wheels, brakes, lighting, turn signals, glass, seatbelts, plates, exhaust, mirror, wipers, horn, hazards, body, and fuel system.

None of that was there a few years ago, when I went over the code to make sure the XJ was legal. Ish.

Looks like it was all added as of June of '11.

:(

:eek: I wonder if they can still make me go through the inspection with Arizona license plates. I don't think they can do anything, even if they find something they don't like.

Coppertop

01-25-2013, 10:28 AM

My rig is save...But ,you know they would have a field day on mine...:evilgrin:

Hope I never know....

GPER

01-25-2013, 11:19 AM

:eek: I wonder if they can still make me go through the inspection with Arizona license plates. I don't think they can do anything, even if they find something they don't like.
Many years ago I got pulled over and my CJ had Florida plates on it. He said if I was living here or had a job I had 6 months to get Ohio plates. So even with out of state plates, they can find something.

BlackCJ

01-25-2013, 01:55 PM

Many years ago I got pulled over and my CJ had Florida plates on it. He said if I was living here or had a job I had 6 months to get Ohio plates. So even with out of state plates, they can find something.

I'm active duty military, so those requirements don't apply to me. I'm sure they can give me a ticket for something if they really want to though.

GPER

01-25-2013, 03:20 PM

I'm active duty military, so those requirements don't apply to me. I'm sure they can give me a ticket for something if they really want to though.

I see you are in Dayton, not far from me:beers:

biggin69

01-25-2013, 08:47 PM

twiztedzuki

01-25-2013, 08:50 PM

that bastard!!!

Mattnatti

01-26-2013, 07:53 AM

FYI...If you are traveling Rt. 4 in Hamilton, look out. There has been a SHP righting tickets like crazy for the past few weeks. Today, there is an unmarked state boy in a silver Dodge Durango patrolling. I seen him have 7 different vehicles pulled over in the course of an hour today!!!

Someone has some esplannin to do...........

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