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We have a Rhino that has the street legal kit....horn, mirror, tail light kit, and a MC (motorcycle plate)...which is all that MVD said we needed. Well the other day this cop was just laying in wait for us. No sooner did we pull into our driveway he pulls up in our driveway and jumps out of his new Dodge Charger and writes us a ticket for not having a windshield!
What is up with that? Is there anybody out there that can tell me how we can fight this? We have never heard or been told that we needed a windshield on a Rhino.
Thanks.
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I am checking with a couple of officer friends of mine. I do know eye protection is a must. windshild is ?able. Being licensed as a motorcycle its a grey area and you may have to refer to diferent statutes to get out of this. When I hear back I will post the info I received. Remember, the best defense is a good offense meaning if you go into court unprepared you will lose! No doubt unless the officers a no show. If you come in patient! prepared! knowledgable! and do your homework on statutes even going as far as to break down the meaning of some terms in the statute you have a real chance of getting out of ticket. I will get back to ya!!
I too live in Az and have passed several officers w/no problems. Note this, being registered as a motorcycle any child under age 16 MUST WEAR A HELMET!!! thats a law too.
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spoke with them and this is grey area. since its is titled as mc and did not come with windshield, technically it does not require. however there are always statutes that the officer can find to generically fit. your best bet is as above described, pull the complete statute and disect it in court. judges love to hear knowledgable people challenge their tickets. cops dont, especially if your guns are loaded so to speak. remember to look up the definition of words per websters and britanica. seriously, this sounds anal but have mastered my way through more than one ticket because of it. good luck. also above was typo, kids under 18 need helemts..
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