Stops like this can often be a result of ridiculous, time wasting, money grabbing policies.

I was pulled over after driving away from a bar with some friends. As the officer approached, without warning he quickly opened the rear door passenger door to take a look see. That is certainly a questionable action to take, perhaps even illegal. Then he proceeded to tell me my window tint was illegal. I told him I understand, however I already have a ticket for that, which is not yet due. Knowing he can not re-penalize me, he said he was going to "let me go without another tint ticket." Thanks officer!


Then he proceeded to tell me that I am legally required to equip my vehicle with mudflaps because my vehicles tires are too big. He let me off for this one to.

I was puzzled and annoyed by all of this but I decided not to argue, and I was on my way with zero new fines.

I googled the mudflap deal when I got home, it turns out that in Alberta you only need mudflaps if your vehicle is lifted above stock ride height, it is basically a rule designed for lifted F150's.

Usually I do not argue with police officers, because usually I have committed at least one REAL offence in their list of vehicle offences. I always hope to have the real one thrown out or at least reduced. If you start arguing you can kiss any leniency goodbye.

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