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Mike Jung · 09-11-2010, 08:12 AM

Heads-up !

from:Got pulled over by the "smog" police for the first

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Originally Posted by Sniffin_Coke

Hello all,
I feel like sharing my story with you.

I was driving back from work tonight in the IROC on Hurontario in Mississauga. I had just passed Hurontario/Matheson when I saw on the right side of the road there was (what I believed) was a police cruiser with flashing lights. I was in the far left lane, so whatever, I kept going. Cars were also blocking me in the other 2 lanes, so I didn't think the officers saw me.

But of course, I look in the rearview and see flashing lights behind me. I pull over (a few lights down from Hurontario/Eglinton intersection), and a fellow gets out of the car and says he is from the Ministry of Environment, and just needs to see under the hood to make sure all my emissions equipment are hooked up. I popped the hood and he saw just about everything was stock, and gave me back my license and he complimented the clean IROC and said "Have a good night sir".

I asked him though, how come I never seen you guys before, especially around here...He told me that they are starting to crack down on cars that are driving without hooked up emissions, and that I'm going to see more of them around. He said they are mostly targetting fast cars with V8s, that are likely to have no muffler/cat/ or other things removed from the engine bay.

Just thought I'd let you know, these guys are on the hunt

SSmoked · 09-11-2010, 05:04 PM

damn i love being in the booming environmental field. hopefully i can land a job with the ministry of evironment after i graduate university.

CanadianCamaro · 09-11-2010, 07:23 PM

Yea, and if you pull me over you'll get a nice view of my middle finger (nothing personal brother). This is silly. Maybe instead of targetting the stereotype "big V8s" maybe they should go around and look for the stupid minivans and civics I pass every day on the way to and from work that are belching blue smoke out the back!!!! Yet another waste of tax payer's money (probably Dalton's idea)

Sc0rPs · 09-11-2010, 08:09 PM

Tell them to move a couple provinces over to the oil sands! Bahaha!!!

Also, I'm pretty certain there's more modded 'ricer' street racing cars...

KeepItGreasey · 09-11-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianCamaro

Yea, and if you pull me over you'll get a nice view of my middle finger (nothing personal brother). This is silly. Maybe instead of targetting the stereotype "big V8s" maybe they should go around and look for the stupid minivans and civics I pass every day on the way to and from work that are belching blue smoke out the back!!!! Yet another waste of tax payer's money (probably Dalton's idea)

that's funny... 'cause slow minivans driving in front of me cause me to get poor gas mileage.

Matster · 09-12-2010, 07:08 AM

Wouldn't this be considered "profiling"? I thought that was unconstitutional and a violation of the Charter?

CanadianCamaro · 09-12-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Matster

Wouldn't this be considered "profiling"? I thought that was unconstitutional and a violation of the Charter?

THAT was the word I was looking for. Thank you. I'll be remembering that for if and when they pull me over.

Rickerbucks · 09-12-2010, 01:58 PM

Yikes.....I hope they do not do that in Vancouver.

My '97 TA has been STRIPPED of environmental stuff. It passes air care but most everything has been removed.

HeavyD · 09-12-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianCamaro

Yea, and if you pull me over you'll get a nice view of my middle finger (nothing personal brother). This is silly. Maybe instead of targetting the stereotype "big V8s" maybe they should go around and look for the stupid minivans and civics I pass every day on the way to and from work that are belching blue smoke out the back!!!! Yet another waste of tax payer's money (probably Dalton's idea)

Yah, no sh!t eh! I know eliminating cats is a no no, but I bet our engines are still cleaner without them than some of the crap that is out there everyday!

SQUALO · 09-12-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianCamaro

Yea, and if you pull me over you'll get a nice view of my middle finger (nothing personal brother). This is silly. Maybe instead of targetting the stereotype "big V8s" maybe they should go around and look for the stupid minivans and civics I pass every day on the way to and from work that are belching blue smoke out the back!!!! Yet another waste of tax payer's money (probably Dalton's idea)

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Originally Posted by Matster

Wouldn't this be considered "profiling"? I thought that was unconstitutional and a violation of the Charter?

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

Yah, no sh!t eh! I know eliminating cats is a no no, but I bet our engines are still cleaner without them than some of the crap that is out there everyday!

My '80 vette was cleaner than some newer cars, it all comes down to maintenance.

CloudXTC · 09-13-2010, 12:01 PM

i heard about the noise pollution thing... with regards to loud exhaust... but first i heard about this

abaucom21 · 09-13-2010, 12:10 PM

Good post from Mike.
Know your provencial laws, keep your car legal, no problem. Police mostly likely checked out a few Mustangs as well.
I am from the US, a card carrying Canadian permanent resident, and imported two autos from the US. One did not have Day Light Running Lights but it passed inspection. A few years later I did install the day time running lights just because I thought I should (at great expense). A week later, here in Ottawa, traffic police had a road block writing tickets for non working Day Time Running Lights and people were pulled. Like I said, keep your car legal, no issue if you are pulled over.

canadian ss · 09-13-2010, 01:02 PM

Mufflers do nothing when it comes down to emissions. They do exactly what they are called. Muffle. Having no muffler won't get you a ticket.
I think most of those guys don't know what they are looking at anyway.

CanadianCamaro · 09-13-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by canadian ss

Mufflers do nothing when it comes down to emissions. They do exactly what they are called. Muffle. Having no muffler won't get you a ticket.
I think most of those guys don't know what they are looking at anyway.

Partially correct. Nothing to do with emissions yes. But, the police can give out tickets for excessive noise. The friendlies in blue uniforms up at Belfountaine / FOTC each weekend aren't just enjoying the scenery and catching speeders. The residents up there complain mostly about the noise. (Yes, I'm lookin' at you Harley guys!) Of course I can't blame them. I wouldn't want someone like me ripping by at 6:30am with the cut-outs wide open

Not that I ever do that..... or do I?

09-11-2010, 05:04 PM	#2
SSmoked Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1 #1255 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O' Canada Posts: 1,279	damn i love being in the booming environmental field. hopefully i can land a job with the ministry of evironment after i graduate university. __________________

09-11-2010, 07:23 PM	#3
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	Yea, and if you pull me over you'll get a nice view of my middle finger (nothing personal brother). This is silly. Maybe instead of targetting the stereotype "big V8s" maybe they should go around and look for the stupid minivans and civics I pass every day on the way to and from work that are belching blue smoke out the back!!!! Yet another waste of tax payer's money (probably Dalton's idea) __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

09-12-2010, 07:08 AM	#6
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	Wouldn't this be considered "profiling"? I thought that was unconstitutional and a violation of the Charter? __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

09-12-2010, 01:58 PM	#8
Rickerbucks HP addict Drives: 2 SS RS, Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surrey BC Canada Posts: 889	Yikes.....I hope they do not do that in Vancouver. My '97 TA has been STRIPPED of environmental stuff. It passes air care but most everything has been removed. __________________ Yellow, Davenport 700, Pfadt coilovers and sway bar, Seibon CF hood, CF roof, custom CF trunk, Savini CF wheels, custom interior....you know what?....too much to list. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74691 Follow my 2013 One Lap Of America Blog here: https://www.facebook.com/#!/ShaunAnd...page_new_likes 2014 Jeep SRT 8 - stock 2010 Challenger SRT 8 - stock 2007 Charger SRT8 Super Bee - not stock at all.

09-13-2010, 12:01 PM	#11
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	i heard about the noise pollution thing... with regards to loud exhaust... but first i heard about this __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

09-11-2010, 08:09 PM	#4
Sc0rPs Drives: 2010 2LT / RS - 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 519	Tell them to move a couple provinces over to the oil sands! Bahaha!!! Also, I'm pretty certain there's more modded 'ricer' street racing cars...

09-13-2010, 12:10 PM	#12
abaucom21 Drives: 2011 2LT White, 1966 TBird conv. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 682	Good post from Mike. Know your provencial laws, keep your car legal, no problem. Police mostly likely checked out a few Mustangs as well. I am from the US, a card carrying Canadian permanent resident, and imported two autos from the US. One did not have Day Light Running Lights but it passed inspection. A few years later I did install the day time running lights just because I thought I should (at great expense). A week later, here in Ottawa, traffic police had a road block writing tickets for non working Day Time Running Lights and people were pulled. Like I said, keep your car legal, no issue if you are pulled over.

09-13-2010, 01:02 PM	#13
canadian ss Psycho on day pass Drives: 2010 yellow 1ss m6 -GM tech Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: grimsby, ont. Posts: 487 View My Garage	Mufflers do nothing when it comes down to emissions. They do exactly what they are called. Muffle. Having no muffler won't get you a ticket. I think most of those guys don't know what they are looking at anyway.

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