California Laws and Regulation Information.

[MikeL]

Originally Posted by Silver2SSRS6spd

Radar jammers are ileagal in this state as well.
Jamming: Electronic Speed-Measuring Devices

28150. (a) No vehicle shall be equipped with any device that is designed for, or is capable of, jamming, scrambling, neutralizing, disabling, or otherwise interfering with radar, laser, or any other electronic device used by a law enforcement agency to measure the speed of moving objects.
(b) No person shall use, buy, possess, manufacture, sell, or otherwise distribute any device that is designed for jamming, scrambling, neutralizing, disabling, or otherwise interfering with radar, laser, or any other electronic device used by a law enforcement agency to measure the speed of moving objects.
(c) Except as provided in subdivision (d), a violation of subdivision (a) or (b) is an infraction.
(d) When a person possesses four or more devices in violation of subdivision (b), the person is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who has a valid federal license for operating the devices described in this section may transport one or more of those devices if the license is carried in the vehicle transporting the device at all times when the device is being transported.
Jamming: Electronic Speed-Measuring Devices

28150. (a) No vehicle shall be equipped with any device that is designed for, or is capable of, jamming, scrambling, neutralizing, disabling, or otherwise interfering with radar, laser, or any other electronic device used by a law enforcement agency to measure the speed of moving objects.
(b) No person shall use, buy, possess, manufacture, sell, or otherwise distribute any device that is designed for jamming, scrambling, neutralizing, disabling, or otherwise interfering with radar, laser, or any other electronic device used by a law enforcement agency to measure the speed of moving objects.
(c) Except as provided in subdivision (d), a violation of subdivision (a) or (b) is an infraction.
(d) When a person possesses four or more devices in violation of subdivision (b), the person is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who has a valid federal license for operating the devices described in this section may transport one or more of those devices if the license is carried in the vehicle transporting the device at all times when the device is being transported.

Thanks and updated, I didn't even know you could get radar jammers. Interesting...

[Silver2SSRS6spd]

Originally Posted by MikeL

Thanks and updated, I didn't even know you could get radar jammers. Interesting...

Some jammers jamm the radar so the officer gets nothing and some reduce your speed by a certain percentage. The problem is, the officer can tell you are using it becuase his gun will act funny.

[monstertodd]

From the CHP website regarding the transportation of firearms.......in your Camaro!

California law does not recognize concealed weapon permits from other states; therefore, they would not be held valid. If you wish to transport a handgun during your California visit, it should be carried unloaded in a locked container. In the absence of a suitable container, you may secure the unloaded handgun in the locked trunk of a passenger car. Ammunition may be kept in the same container or trunk, but the handgun must remain unloaded with no rounds in the cylinder and no loaded magazines in the magazine well.

I'll try to find the exact vehicle code for this as well.

Todd.

[Silver2SSRS6spd]

Originally Posted by monstertodd

From the CHP website regarding the transportation of firearms.......in your Camaro!

California law does not recognize concealed weapon permits from other states; therefore, they would not be held valid. If you wish to transport a handgun during your California visit, it should be carried unloaded in a locked container. In the absence of a suitable container, you may secure the unloaded handgun in the locked trunk of a passenger car. Ammunition may be kept in the same container or trunk, but the handgun must remain unloaded with no rounds in the cylinder and no loaded magazines in the magazine well.

I'll try to find the exact vehicle code for this as well.

Todd.

The rounds can't be attached to the firearm in anyway or form including the shell holders you see on shotguns. Shells attached this way = loaded firearm.

[Habu]

Originally Posted by MikeL

Yeah many people get away with it just fine. But they can always use it to pull you over.




Thanks, updated

absolutely correct. But also my experience in SO Cal they don't need a reason citing reasonable suspicion or what not.

[MikeSVX]

Question on window tint. I have my drivers and passenger side tinted. I am military and have my vehicle registered in Nevada. The tint is legal for Nevada, but not California. Can I be fined for the tint?

[Michael_Js]

From what I've heard, it goes by the state you are in, not where you're from...So, if you get pulled over and it's too dark, they can give you a fix-it ticket...$25, and get it fixed and signed off...

Just sent in my $25 for my no front plate fix-it ticket ;(

[MikeSVX]

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

From what I've heard, it goes by the state you are in, not where you're from...So, if you get pulled over and it's too dark, they can give you a fix-it ticket...$25, and get it fixed and signed off...

Just sent in my $25 for my no front plate fix-it ticket ;(

I don't think they can enforce the front plate for out of state cars. I'm originally from Delaware. They won't give you a tag for the front. The only way you get a second plate is if you report the original one stolen.

[MikeL]

Originally Posted by MikeSVX

Question on window tint. I have my drivers and passenger side tinted. I am military and have my vehicle registered in Nevada. The tint is legal for Nevada, but not California. Can I be fined for the tint?

Nothing to see here.

[monstertodd]

Originally Posted by MikeL

I believe since its registered in Nevada you're okay. I'm not positive on this, but if it follows gun laws you should be. IE: You can own guns illegal in California and transport them within the state as long as they are registered to your residence in Nevada. Once again not POSITIVE.. lol guess I'm not much help in that department.

Incorrect. Regardless of where the car is registered, he can be cited for illegal tint in California.

Also many guns that are ILLEGAL TO SELL are at the same time LEGAL TO OWN provided they are configured correctly.

[MikeL]

Originally Posted by monstertodd

Incorrect. Regardless of where the car is registered, he can be cited for illegal tint in California.

Also many guns that are ILLEGAL TO SELL are at the same time LEGAL TO OWN provided they are configured correctly.

Ahh okay, sorry about that . Yeah gun laws are so confusing in my opinion. The AR-15 Lower laws come to mind.

[SA CHEVY]

I thought it was my understanding that as long as the vehicle itself is registered in said state (to stick to the example the car is registered in Nevada with Nevada plates) that because the window tint is legal in Nevada you can't be cited for it in California during your visit. I may be incorrect on that but to use a personal example I had a friend of mine who moved to Arizona and registered is SRT10 in AZ with his new address. He came back to CA to pickup the last of his stuff and was pulled over for window tint however after the officer noticed the car was registered in Arizona he let him go and just told him to watch his windows during his visit here. Anyone in the line of work to give us a final ruling on this? (i.e. law enforcement officers whether it be City, County, or State?)

[MikeL]

Originally Posted by SA CHEVY

I thought it was my understanding that as long as the vehicle itself is registered in said state (to stick to the example the car is registered in Nevada with Nevada plates) that because the window tint is legal in Nevada you can't be cited for it in California during your visit. I may be incorrect on that but to use a personal example I had a friend of mine who moved to Arizona and registered is SRT10 in AZ with his new address. He came back to CA to pickup the last of his stuff and was pulled over for window tint however after the officer noticed the car was registered in Arizona he let him go and just told him to watch his windows during his visit here. Anyone in the line of work to give us a final ruling on this? (i.e. law enforcement officers whether it be City, County, or State?)

See thats the way I understand it. But I'm guessing its only if you're just visiting/under a few months. If you have recently moved and its registered out of state I'm sure they have a time frame or grace period for when you need to become state compliant if your vehicle will be permanently in the state.

[pureh2o2]

I recently purchased 3040 KRAG from a collector that I sold it 2 years ago. Kept rifle and ammo in trunk w/rifle unloaded....that was right? Thanks!