CHP Rumor Regarding Restored Cars

Andy · #1 06-02-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mac88chp

My comments:

I know this firsthand as I've been pulled over on the highway in my sanctioned restoration on several occasions.

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so is this a letter you keep in the glove box?
show us what you got!

jarhed123 · #2 06-02-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy

so is this a letter you keep in the glove box?
show us what you got!

Yes!! Please post a clear and full size document so we call all see it.

SparkSVT · #3 06-02-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy

so is this a letter you keep in the glove box?
show us what you got!

I too would like to see what they gave you Michael. Thankfully this isnt a problem for me in Pennsylvania. I cant imagine them towing my car off of a showfield. Im not so sure I wouldnt be going to jail with the car.

mac88chp · #4 06-02-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy

so is this a letter you keep in the glove box?
show us what you got!

The document I keep in the glovebox is a copy of a "decal use agreement" that is approved by the commissioner. It identifies me and my vehicle and outlines the permitted manner of vehicle operation and use of the CHP insignia. For security reasons, I will not post any copies on a public forum nor provide copies of it to anyone. However, I am happy to show it to interested parties at a show or event.

jarhed123 · #5 06-02-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mac88chp

The document I keep in the glovebox is a copy of a "decal use agreement" that is approved by the commissioner. It identifies me and my vehicle and outlines the permitted manner of vehicle operation and use of the CHP insignia. For security reasons, I will not post any copies on a public forum nor provide copies of it to anyone. However, I am happy to show it to interested parties at a show or event.

GOOD RESPONSE!! But post the wording you used on the initial letter you wrote to the commissioner. Maybe we could send him a letter. Not that it matters much here in FLA but it would be a nice peace to have.

CHP8336 · #6 06-02-2009, 07:41 PM

Before I responded to this I went to my local CHP office today and asked the sargent about this Rumor. The sargent said that as long as the car is not driven on any public roads you can do anything you wish to replacate any police vechicle. My car will be restored to in service look so I did not go into the laws re driving your cars to a show etc etc. I just wanted everyone to know that it is pure BS that your car can be impounded for looking like a CHP car.

RICH

mac88chp · #7 06-02-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CHP8336

Before I responded to this I went to my local CHP office today and asked the sargent about this Rumor. The sargent said that as long as the car is not driven on any public roads you can do anything you wish to replacate any police vechicle. My car will be restored to in service look so I did not go into the laws re driving your cars to a show etc etc. I just wanted everyone to know that it is pure BS that your car can be impounded for looking like a CHP car.

RICH

To further clarify the above, restored and replica police vehicles ARE currently being permitted to operate on public roads in California if they comply with the conditions listed earlier (covered lights & decals, "not in service" signage displayed, etc.) and are operated in a responsible manner. Some are also being permitted by the CVC section regarding "movie cars." However, this is not to be confused with the issue of scrutiny, which they all receive in varying degrees depending on the area, the circumstances and the personnel involved.