Stopped by the OSHP last night...

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...

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

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Originally Posted by twiztedzuki

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

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Originally Posted by twiztedzuki

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!

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

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Originally Posted by twiztedzuki

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

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Originally Posted by twiztedzuki

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

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Originally Posted by twiztedzuki

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

green taco · 01-23-2013, 07:28 AM

I'll be blind soon

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....

GPER · 01-23-2013, 10:16 AM

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

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

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Originally Posted by GPER

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

What does that entail?

GPER · 01-23-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCJ

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

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Originally Posted by GPER

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

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

01-22-2013, 06:31 PM	#1
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Stopped by the OSHP last night... ...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... Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

01-22-2013, 06:48 PM	#2
twiztedzuki Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waverly ohio Posts: 586	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 __________________ SMITH BUILT PERIOD

01-22-2013, 07:15 PM	#4
twiztedzuki Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waverly ohio Posts: 586	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! __________________ SMITH BUILT PERIOD

01-22-2013, 08:24 PM	#6
twiztedzuki Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waverly ohio Posts: 586	lol apparently!!! i can have greentaco keister stash sum meth and haul for me and they just worry about no mudflaps __________________ SMITH BUILT PERIOD

01-22-2013, 08:38 PM	#7
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	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 __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

01-22-2013, 09:24 PM	#8
yozuki Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: EARTH Posts: 84	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..

01-22-2013, 10:26 PM	#11
twiztedzuki Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waverly ohio Posts: 586	it is called a joke __________________ SMITH BUILT PERIOD

01-22-2013, 10:30 PM	#13
humpy Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 573	Mudflaps sheeeesh! __________________ S10 with a few air shocks..

01-22-2013, 10:34 PM	#14
yozuki Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: EARTH Posts: 84	come on taco it's all fun and games till someone gets an eye poked out.

01-23-2013, 12:19 AM	#15
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01-23-2013, 07:28 AM	#16
green taco Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 59	I'll be blind soon

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Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	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.... __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

01-23-2013, 10:16 AM	#18
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	from what I have heard safety checks are coming back too.

01-23-2013, 10:38 AM	#19
timido Student Driver Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 197	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?

01-23-2013, 03:16 PM	#22
BlackCJ Stuck Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 37 Images: 24	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.

01-23-2013, 08:59 PM	#24
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humpy Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 573	Easiest way to pass inspection.... Buy a trailer __________________ S10 with a few air shocks..