Just Been Pulled For Driving A 'Modified' Car = Trophy

D4VP-C(309) · Aug 20, 2008

Just been pulled by traffic police, for driving an Modified car insured as standard - with no modifications!
The guy would not believe me about the trophy spec and now wants to consult my insurance company and 'prosicute me for no insurance' i'm thinking this is a bluff as he gave me no paperwork, not even a producer. Although, his parting shot was 'we will be in touch soon'. I've printed off a few bits and pics on here if he does come back, does anyone know if a sale book exists??
Even if he does get in touch with my local renault dealer, i doubt they'd know what a trophy is!

Anyone else had any similar probs? Don't really know what to do!

hoolio · Aug 20, 2008

Really don't worry about this. What was his main beef? What did he think was modified? Phone your insurance confirm they have got ALL your details correct and then think about it if ever they get in touch, they probably won't.

Jimboss · Aug 20, 2008

never happened to me touch wood.....could you provide a few examples of the many trophy reviews by Evo etc. there was a link on this website once that has collated most of the reviews together.

as for the fuzz what a load of jokers! but it also proves that you must declare your mods!

hoolio · Aug 20, 2008

Here you go;

http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/ ... 182trophy/

Steve · Aug 20, 2008

WTF? Just tell them to piss off. Fucking filth, know less about cars than they do the law.

D4VP-C(309) · Aug 20, 2008

Main beefs were......
Seats can't be standard as they don't match the rear 'we're not stupid'
No car has exhausts out the middle as standard!
And after rocking the car, 'and its been lowered'
I've printed of tons of specs lists and reviews off the net, i'm actually half wanting him to get back to me!

My insurance company (elephant) were actually really helpful, the girl actually did a search on google for the Trophy (commented how nice it is) and put a note on system to say that car may appear modified but is actually standard spec, and any problems regarding it to be forwarded to her!

But just pointed out to me by a friend, does the game of snooker ring any bells.......................................?

Johnnytheboy · Aug 20, 2008

Some idiot trafpol said:
No car has exhausts out the middle as standard!

Where shall we start?

Megane Sport
Clio 182
Clio 197
Porsche Boxter
Porsche Cayman
Mini Cooper S....

Stevie · Aug 20, 2008

idiots, probably thought you'd been to Halfords for all the stuff.

jonny g · Aug 20, 2008

hahaha, what a fruit!

what is their problem! lol

hope it al gets sorted

Beef-Mc · Aug 20, 2008

Would be amusing to see the look on the plod's face when he realises that he's owned himself big time!

Rudi · Aug 20, 2008

makes you wonder about the police on our roads........ i mean how retarded can you get.

D4VP-C(309) · Aug 20, 2008

Can we have a meet at the traffic police Hq in Chigwell please, maybe they would understand if he saw all 500! :lol:
I thought it was going to put me off my car, as i'm fed up with the unwated attention modified cars bring from everyone (not just police) and the fact i've actually grown up now, but went out for a drive tonight and the smiles all came rushing back!

I'd love to see the look on his face when he finally realises he's a tw*t! =D>

Matt X2C · Aug 21, 2008

Wow, this is something I never thought some policeman would be stupid enough to do.

I hope he gets back to you so you can show him what an idiot he has just been. I can't think of 1 car with the same front and rear seats :lol:

Im gonna leave Evo Magazine in my car from now on

artdealer · Aug 21, 2008

A pretty staggering story.

They must drive around with their eyes shut to think the exhaust was modified LOL.

Johnnytheboy · Aug 21, 2008

Another for the central exhaust list:

Jaguar E Type...

reboot · Aug 21, 2008

Sorry to be a killjoy, D4VP, but what on earth makes you think he'll ever realise he's a tw@t?

Another one for the exhaust(s): Golf R32

Cue · Aug 21, 2008

get his badge number and write to his chief super... won't be doing it twice!

trophyfan · Aug 21, 2008

Johnnytheboy said:
Another for the central exhaust list:

Jaguar E Type...

The original Volkswagen Beetle !!!!

Berty · Aug 21, 2008

How could you accuse the 182 exhausts of being non-standard? If you see them next to a car with a modified exhaust you can see how pathetically small and pea shooter like they are.

D4VP-C(309) · Aug 21, 2008

Maybe he was just fed up driving a Volvo!