Filed under, "That Sucks!"

[Adam Ginsberg]

Found the answer to my own question (although it's from wikipedia):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Dakota_v._Opperman

[mitchntx]

Found the answer to my own question (although it's from wikipedia):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Dakota_v._Opperman

That was a vehicle that had been abandoned.

I still think that impounding a vehicle for a recently expeired registration was over-zealous and unwarranted and thus led into "inventory" space.

Hell Glenn was pushing folks off the road and just got a ticket ...

[Adam Ginsberg]

That was a vehicle that had been abandoned.

Actually, it was just illegally parked, according to the article.

I still think that impounding a vehicle for a recently expeired registration was over-zealous and unwarranted and thus led into "inventory" space.

No argument from me. The LT I spoke with said that's their SOP, as the vehicle isn't legally permitted to operate on public streets. While I agree an owner is obligated to take care of registration (no ding on Raybob, we've likely ALL been there from time to time....I know I have), impounding a vehicle from out of state that's simply passing thru, and just spent money in their town, was bullshit. IMO, it's an easy way for the city/county to fill their empty coffers.

In the past, I've gotten a ticket, had to appear, and pay the "administrative fee"....much more reasonable.

Hell Glenn was pushing folks off the road and just got a ticket ...

He does that allot, huh?

[GlennCMC70]

He does that allot, huh?

Not this week.... yet.

[Boudy]

Thanks again to everyone who pitched in to help out our RM brother Raybob. I'll PayPal the received funds to him tomorrow so anyone who was waiting until the last minute, now's the time. We've collected about 1/2 the towing bill so far and every cent we send is greatly appreciated.

Boudy

[marshall_mosty]

Revenue generation. Or, consider it an additional "tax".



Done.

Done as well... Johnny Law gets under your saddle quite a bit, unfortunately.

[David Love AI27]

On the way up to Hallett I was pulled over for no right side running lights on my trailer. The truck inspection was expired since March, my driver's license expired in February, the truck registration sticker expired last December (I had the new one in the console) and I didn't have my current proof of insurance. The officer spent a long time in his car before giving me a WARNING for defective lights and expired inspection. No mention of the expired DL, but he did delay us long enough to miss the practice session on Sat...

least I could do is send a fiddy to my fellow racer.. where do I send it????

Boudy, I have Darcie's old fox body in my back yard.... I think the RF fender os ok but I will need to check the windshield.... I'll see if I can get some pics out next week...