Originally Posted by GT3RS (Post 8935975)

I was pulled over Sunday morning by officer Cain (at the time, I didn't know it was him, nor did I know who he was--someone I know directed me to this thread and I put 2 and 2 together).

He told me the reason for pulling me over was "excessive noise".

He did a dB reading of my exhaust (BBi centre muffler bypass), which was 96dB at idle (with the valves closed).

I was completely taken aback when he told me the legal limit in BC is 84dB, as I've been oblivious to these laws until recently.

We spoke at length about why they are enforcing this, who they are targeting, etc. Yes, the laws are ridiculous. No, it makes NO sense that a stock car can be ticketed if the exhaust is over the legal limit at idle.

But you can't fight fire with fire. Obviously the way some people have been handling the situation has resulted in a full-blown attack against car enthusiasts (in visibly or audibly modified cars). The VPD is not responsible for making the laws, they're simply responsible for upholding them.

He did tell me he was the officer whom everyone was harassing online. He told me he's just doing his job and some people are taking things too far.

I was let go without receiving a ticket.

Why?

Most likely because I remained calm, I was respectful, and I engaged with the officer in a polite manner. I tend to be a hot head, especially against authority, so I could've easily gone the other route, one which would have all but guaranteed I would receive a ticket.

I certainly feel for the kids with modified cars they've spent countless hours and dollars building. It's definitely not fair how you are being targeted. It can't be a good feeling going out for a drive and in the back of your mind wondering if and when you're going to be pulled over and receive a VI. But for the sake of every other enthusiast in the city, please do not lose your cool when dealing with these officers. It's ruining it for the rest of us.