so i got my ty impounded...

Ty#365

BOOST LAUNCH KING
So I raced a gtp, beat it and got caught. I got a exebition of speed ticket and the asshole cop impounded my Ty. This is the first time I've been caught racing or anything like that. I'm screwed.
 

ty166

Donating Member
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

So I raced a gtp, beat it and got caught. I got a exebition of speed ticket and the asshole cop impounded my Ty. I'm screwed.

why is it whenever someone gets caught f*#%*^g off its the cop who is the asshole ? all he is doing is his job.

i must admit your ty will probably make a very nice D.A.R.E. vehicle for the salt lake city police department.
 

eviltwin

"junkyard syclone"
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

i must admit your ty will probably amke a very nice D.A.R.E. vehicle for the salt lake city police department.

i thought there was a D.A.R.E. Sy around. A Ty would definitely be cool
 

nello

Active member
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

Lucky u didnt get caught in san diego where they'll crush your ride. Sorry man.
 

TYTILIDIE

METH HEAD
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

why is it whenever someone gets caught f*#%*^g off its the cop who is the asshole ? all he is doing is his job.

i must admit your ty will probably make a very nice D.A.R.E. vehicle for the salt lake city police department.

X2. Only thing that makes a cop a dick is when he actually acts like one. You do the crime you do the time, when you hit that pedal you know what the consequences are, it is part of street racing, you just have to deal with it.
 

aasltmike

Active member
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X2. Only thing that makes a cop a dick is when he actually acts like one. You do the crime you do the time, when you hit that pedal you know what the consequences are, it is part of street racing, you just have to deal with it.

x3 Not the cop's fault your truck got impounded....he didn't make you race that GTP. He's just doing his job. Man up and take your punishment. Sucks that your truck got impounded, but coulda had an accident with another vehicle and have some dead bodies on your conscience, too. Those two reasons alone (losing the truck and possibility of killing someone) are why I don't let myself get goaded into a street race. I'll take it to the track if I want to do that.
 

T-Bone

Active member
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

Well, at least you were a winner on one count since you beat a GTP. Woo-hoohoohoohoo, woohoohoohoohoohoohoo, woohoohoohoohoohoohoo, woohoohoohoohoo.......don't worry; be happy :)
 

Fighting5thSVT

Active member
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

Sucks man. Sorry to hear. Every one of us has done it at least once since we were 16. Unfortunately, there are a few that get caught. I just hope that others learn a lesson from stories like yours.

Good luck

I was under the assumption that both parties had to be ticketed in order for it to be considered "drag racing"? Otherwise it is just a speeding ticket. How does that work in your state? You hear stories of court cases where the driver caught says "If I was racing...Prove it."
 

ty166

Donating Member
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

I was under the assumption that both parties had to be ticketed in order for it to be considered "drag racing"? Otherwise it is just a speeding ticket. How does that work in your state? You hear stories of court cases where the driver caught says "If I was racing...Prove it."

Exhibition of Speed or Acceleration. Those acts which cause or create unnecessary rapid acceleration, unnecessary tire squeal, skid, smoke, or slide upon acceleration or stopping including the casting of tread, gravel, dirt or other road surface materials from the tires; acts that simulate a temporary race; acts that cause the vehicle to unnecessarily turn abruptly, sway or lose traction with the road surface.

then the cop doesnt have to "prove" anything, and the judge aint stupid either he (or she) knows what you were doing and has talked to the cop long befor you ever get called to the front of the court room.
 
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Fighting5thSVT

Active member
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

Exhibition of Speed or Acceleration. Those acts which cause or create unnecessary rapid acceleration, unnecessary tire squeal, skid, smoke, or slide upon acceleration or stopping including the casting of tread, gravel, dirt or other road surface materials from the tires; acts that simulate a temporary race; acts that cause the vehicle to unnecessarily turn abruptly, sway or lose traction with the road surface.

then the cop doesnt have to "prove" anything, and the judge aint stupid either he (or she) knows what you were doing and has talked to the cop long befor you ever get called to the front of the court room.

Wow. I learned something today. Thanks for that:tup:

I still think doing a burnout is safer than driving will talking on a cell phone!
 

sy538

New member
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

Damn that really sucks. Worse then getting in an accident of having it stolen imo. I would talk to a lawyer.

I can't believe the response here. Even if you've never raced on the street and disagree with anyone else doing it, you guys could show some compassion.

Possibility of impound is a reason people run.
 

TYTILIDIE

METH HEAD
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

Damn that really sucks. Worse then getting in an accident of having it stolen imo. I would talk to a lawyer.

I can't believe the response here. Even if you've never raced on the street and disagree with anyone else doing it, you guys could show some compassion.

Possibility of impound is a reason people run.

Why? I race on the street all the time and I don't expect anyone to feel sorry for me when I get caught. Like I said, you know what you are getting yourself in to when you hit that gas, there is a risk involved and if you decided that risk is worth it then you own up to it. Ive done it many times and will likely continue but I guarantee you that when/if something goes wrong I wont make it out to be the cops fault.
 

TNPhoon

1of28
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Without the entire story, can't really say one way or another if the cop was a dick.
And we will never know what all persons involved would say, just yours.
I am guessing that if it was serious enough to get impounded, that you were probably caught hauling some major ass or doing some more than norm for "dangerous".
Of course, everyone has bad days and it may have not been anything that we would think was too crazy, but the cop who pulled you over has an issue with Typhoons because 15 years ago someone with a Typhoon bullied him and you're stirring up old emotional issues he has for which he needs therapy...
But probably not.
Either way, good luck getting your truck back.
 

Ty#365

BOOST LAUNCH KING
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

It should have never gotten impounded. I didnt speed. There was no other cars around but the stupid cop in the alley(could not see him). It was 12:45 in the morning. The GTP revved on me about a half a block before we came to the light.We came to the light, I got into boost, launched at green, and the cop was out with his lights on by the time I got across the intersection. I was in the inside lane. There was a median on my left so I could not turn around.I pulled into the gas station,The GTP drove away down a side street.The cop drove over the median and came into the gas station. I turned my truck off opened my door(weak window motor) and got my Lic,reg and ins. out. He came up to me and said "Stupid wasn't it!). I didnt reply. I gave him all of my paperwork and he retreated to his Police Truck. 15 minutes passed. He told me to step out of my car and come back to his. He informed me that he was going to impound my car. I didnt even get to tell my side of the story. Nothing. The tow truck pulled in about that time. Fml. They searched my truck and gave me the ticket and impound slip. I called a friend for a ride and that was it. I didnt speed,peel out, nada.
 

Ty#365

BOOST LAUNCH KING
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

For the local peeps this incedent happened at 80th south and State. Southbound.
 

bender

Member
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

Utah's law is not spelled at as clear as WA but it still allows the charge of street racing regardless of the speed attained. The "race" happened as soon as the two vehicles entered a contest of speed.

Utah Code
Title 41 Motor Vehicles
Chapter 6a Traffic Code
Section 606 Speed contest or exhibition on highway -- Barricade or obstruction.


41-6a-606. Speed contest or exhibition on highway -- Barricade or obstruction.
(1) A person may not engage in any motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed on a highway.
(2) A person may not, in any manner, obstruct or place any barricade or obstruction or assist or participate in placing any barricade or obstruction upon any highway for any purpose prohibited under Subsection (1).
(3) A person who violates Subsection (1) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(4) (a) In addition to the penalty provided under this section or any other section, a person who violates Subsection (1) shall have the person's driver license suspended under Subsection 53-3-220(1)(a)(xvi) for a period of:
(i) 60 days for a first offense; and
(ii) 90 days for a second offense within three years of a prior offense.
(b) The court shall forward the report of the conviction to the Driver License Division in accordance with Section 53-3-218.

In WA it clearly states that speed attained does not have to exceed the maximum speed limit.

RCW 46.61.530
Racing of vehicles on highways — Reckless driving — Exception.

No person or persons may race any motor vehicle or motor vehicles upon any public highway of this state. Any person or persons who wilfully compare or contest relative speeds by operation of one or more motor vehicles shall be guilty of racing, which shall constitute reckless driving under RCW 46.61.500, whether or not such speed is in excess of the maximum speed prescribed by law: PROVIDED HOWEVER, That any comparison or contest of the accuracy with which motor vehicles may be operated in terms of relative speeds not in excess of the posted maximum speed does not constitute racing.

[1979 ex.s. c 136 § 87; 1961 c 12 § 46.48.050. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 67; RRS § 6360-67; 1921 c 96 § 32; 1915 c 142 § 25; RRS § 6344. Formerly RCW 46.48.050.]

Notes:
Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases -- Mandatory appearance -- CrRLJ 3.2.

Effective date -- Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.

Arrest of person involved in racing of vehicles: RCW 10.31.100.

It sucks to lose your ride, but you have to take your medicine. You would have a very hard time convincing a judge you were not racing. Its your word against the LEO and he will win.
 

Norm

Donating Member
Re: so i got my ty impounded...

x's 2 on the speed/race part. You don't have to run a 10 second 1/4 mile time to make a race.Two vehicles accelerating in speed make it happen. You raced, and I guess you get to have your say in court. To bad it happened , but it's part of the chance you take when doing it.
 
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