Mumblewood
TJ Enthusiast
Right on, we’ll catch ya next time
Decided not to go today, wind gusts will be too high (40mph) for me to want to head up as a solo rig. Better safe than sorry
Right on, we’ll catch ya next time
Heading to Evans on Sunday, probably not much wheeling, mainly getting the kids out to play in the snow. But ya never know.
Let me know if anyone wants to come
Some snow at the top of Walker. Pretty nice this morning.
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Quick question for Washington folks. Regarding the fender laws, does anyone know if this is considered a moving violation? I know what the law states and I found the ~$135 penalty, but I am not sure what the residual risk is regarding increased insurance rates. I am not really worried about it, but I am considering highline fenders and I like the idea of them being very tight, FWIW.
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=204-10-022
Quick question for Washington folks. Regarding the fender laws, does anyone know if this is considered a moving violation? I know what the law states and I found the ~$135 penalty, but I am not sure what the residual risk is regarding increased insurance rates. I am not really worried about it, but I am considering highline fenders and I like the idea of them being very tight, FWIW.
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=204-10-022
But I do know of sheriffs and State Patrol officers who are LOOKING for people in violation of these laws and will pull you over and depending on the day give you a ticket.
Thanks for the feedback. I am a ways away but I caught a bit of a rock crawling bug and have been pushing the jeep through harder obstacles. Which has got me thinking a bit differently about which direction I want to go.
I've been pulled over 4 times in the past 15 years for either flares or mud flaps. I never got a ticket but got a fix it ticket like redvltj did. But I do know of sheriffs and State Patrol officers who are LOOKING for people in violation of these laws and will pull you over and depending on the day give you a ticket.
It's why I went with the Metal Cloak fenders and flares. I can take the flares off to run tight trail and put the flares back on when driving on the street.
IMO why bring undo attention to yourself? If you are running a no flare fender and get pulled over it just gives them one more reason to look for stuff. While many here dislike Metal Cloak it is one answer to the problem. Without doing something completely custom it's about it.
If you think & understand WHY they have these laws in this state then it isn't such a big deal. With the amount of tire spray you'd have if we had rigs like are legal in CA & AZ it's more understanding. How many times have you been behind a semi and bitched about the fact that you couldn't see due to the spray off his duals? So if you have our tires throwing spray off them onto the car behind?
Now once your rig is 30 years old... Whole nother rules can apply. I've only got 4 more years to go.
If you think & understand WHY they have these laws in this state then it isn't such a big deal. With the amount of tire spray you'd have if we had rigs like are legal in CA & AZ it's more understanding. How many times have you been behind a semi and bitched about the fact that you couldn't see due to the spray off his duals? So if you have our tires throwing spray off them onto the car behind?
Now once your rig is 30 years old... Whole nother rules can apply. I've only got 4 more years to go.
The State Patrol's website explains the law in those terms. So I get it. If I play the odds, I'd probably be ok.
What's the 30 year thing? Collector vehicle?
Zero times. The reason is below...
I know why the rule is there. I still don't think its valid. If people actually followed road rules they wouldn't be in the position of riding up an 18 wheelers ass. Besides, we're not an 18 wheeler, and there's one damn road in this state they drive 75mph on. I-90