Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Ministry Of The Environment -- Pulling Cars
#1
People with modified cars are starting to get pulled over for checks.


http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=648095
2002 Ford Focus ZTS (Gave it away)
125whp/129wtq
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX with JDM 6 speed
207whp/273wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 2)13.9@99mph
320whp/330wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 3)
352whp/360wtq Dynojet
13.3@106mph
2004 Ford F-150 Lariat
2008 Honda CBR600RR "Silver Bullet" R.I.P.
2009 Honda CBR600RR "To Punish & Enslave"
2001 Honda CBR F4i Stunt bike "Burn the Rubber, not your soul"
2013 China 90cc dirt bike
Reply
#2
funny thing is if you keep your drive clean tests in your car all the time like I do, all you have to do is present that, and really they can't do squat as your in the legal Ontario limits under the drive clean act.

if Anything I'd be more concerned about getting pulled over by the MTO. as if you have anything not up to DOT standards they could pull your plates.
I was the only member on this board with a Yellow Focus Sedan, and a 2002+ Euro Facelift on a sedan.
Reply
#3
Pulling over for someone that isn't a cop? FAIL.

Unless they have an OPP officer / local cop assigned to pull you over, you don't have to stop.

Of course, this is one of those smashingly good times to start up some civil action regarding profiling, as mentioned in the quoted OP.
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"

33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.

Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT

COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
Reply
#4
Frost__2001,May 8 2009, 08:34 AM Wrote:funny thing is if you keep your drive clean tests in your car all the time like I do, all you have to do is present that, and really they can't do squat as your in the legal Ontario limits under the drive clean act.

if Anything I'd be more concerned about getting pulled over by the MTO. as if you have anything not up to DOT standards they could pull your plates.
[right][snapback]286926[/snapback][/right]


I'm not quite sure but I don't think MTO can pull people over unless they call actual police to have their presents there.
2002 Ford Focus ZTS (Gave it away)
125whp/129wtq
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX with JDM 6 speed
207whp/273wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 2)13.9@99mph
320whp/330wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 3)
352whp/360wtq Dynojet
13.3@106mph
2004 Ford F-150 Lariat
2008 Honda CBR600RR "Silver Bullet" R.I.P.
2009 Honda CBR600RR "To Punish & Enslave"
2001 Honda CBR F4i Stunt bike "Burn the Rubber, not your soul"
2013 China 90cc dirt bike
Reply
#5
I have seen the MTO pulling big rigs over for years. Isn't this the same thing? Regarding saftey standards?
Focus man, Focus........ Team Psychological Disaster
2008 Taurus X to be modded.
2002 ZX5 parted out. Forever known as the "SLOCUS".

2010 Dyno #'s 102.96HP/105.84TQ
2011 Dyno #'s 111.44HP/115.17TQ
Still The Weakest LinkBlush

Dial 1-800-AUTO-PARTS for your local speed shop.
Reply
#6
Focus man, Focus.,May 8 2009, 11:34 AM Wrote:I have seen the MTO pulling big rigs over for years.  Isn't this the same thing?  Regarding saftey standards?
[right][snapback]286940[/snapback][/right]

This is regarding emissions, which isn't necessarily the same as safety standsards - doubly so if it's the ministry of the environment doing the checks and not the MTO. Plus, the HTA is worded differently regardng large trucks / commercial vehicles.

Time for another call to dear old Dad as that's definitely his neck of the woods - large, commercial vehicles. :)

EDIT - speaking of big rigs, here's a shot I took Monday of the old guy's new truck when the 'rents stopped in on their way back to Toronto:

[Image: th_DSC_0027.jpg]
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"

33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.

Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT

COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
Reply
#7
The MTO and MOE inspectors are "Peace Officers", they are perfectly within their right.
2001 Focus ZTS 2004 WRX
"I'm just here for the camping"
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=687620231
TEAM P.I.T.A. FTW!
Reply
#8
2001 ZTS,May 8 2009, 02:05 PM Wrote:The MTO and MOE inspectors are "Peace Officers", they are perfectly within their right.
[right][snapback]286958[/snapback][/right]


Link to their authority to stop traffic and inspect your vehicle? MTO I believe. MOE? Not so much.
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"

33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.

Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT

COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
Reply
#9
Sigh, you forget who you are talking to. :rolleyes:

MOE Enforcement Branch ARE Peace Officers able to enforce the relevant acts of their mandate. Everything from factory emmisions to pesticides on your lawn to rice boy's fart pipe on his Honda.

MTO Transportation Enforcement Officers the same.

May as well ramble off a few more types of Peace Officers in Ontario while here:

Corrections (jail guards)
Conservation (park Rangers)
Finance Inspectors
Agricultural Investigators
Youth Services
Probation & Parole Officers
Legislative Security
the various University Police depts
TTC Special Constables
Railway Police
etc.

They are all Peace Officers and thus have "power of arrest"
2001 Focus ZTS 2004 WRX
"I'm just here for the camping"
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=687620231
TEAM P.I.T.A. FTW!
Reply
#10
OK, seriously. I'm calling you on this. Power of arrest? I'd better be going away in handcuffs at that point. Otherwise, as the OP said... it's profiling.

Where have they been for the past 10-15 years that street racing has taken off? Testpipes aren't exactly a new thing, you know.

It's all f***ing opportunism. That's all it is.

Now I AM going to customize my exhaust, just so I can get pulled over. We don't have e-test here. So now what do they do? Bulls*** charges? Right. 1 lawyer coming up, all because you wanted to use your obscure peace officer powers, single out a modded vehicle as "bad" and play god.

If they were doing their jobs, they'd be aiming for a much larger slice of the pie where vehicles have fallen out of warranty and are not yet at the 20-yaer classic threshold. Their own laws work against them.

You know what actually? f*** it. Let's all wait this s*** out and see what happens. Trying to navigate the snakes' nest of bureaucracy is an impossible teask, especially as far as "pull your vehicle oer to the side of the road" goes.

Run your game, gentlemen and we'll see what's what.
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"

33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.

Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT

COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
Reply
#11
Such a nerd :rolleyes:

From the (Ontario) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT:

Quote:Power to inspect vehicle or vessel

156.1  (1)  In this section,

“vehicle” includes a trailer or other equipment attached to the vehicle.

Requirement to stop

(2)  For the administration of this Act or the regulations, a provincial officer may signal a vehicle or vessel to stop.

Same

(3)  On the provincial officer’s signal to stop, the operator of the vehicle or vessel shall immediately come to a safe stop.

Same

(4)  For the purposes of this section, a signal to stop includes,

(a) intermittent flashes of red light, in the case of a vehicle;

(B) intermittent flashes of blue light, in the case of a vessel; and

© a hand signal to stop by a provincial officer who is readily identifiable as a provincial officer.[/B]
Sign to report

(5)  Where a clearly marked sign is posted indicating that a class of vehicles or vessels should report to a certain place in the vicinity of the sign, the operator of a vehicle or vessel that passes the sign and that falls within the class of vehicles or vessels indicated shall report forthwith to the place the sign directs.

Nice talking to you NOS, I am now going back to "ignoring" you again just like I did a few years ago. You can redeem yourself and I'll possibly unignore you if you bring me a 40 of rum when you come camping. :P

2001 Focus ZTS 2004 WRX
"I'm just here for the camping"
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=687620231
TEAM P.I.T.A. FTW!
Reply
#12
Same act:

Quote:166.  (1)  Whenever a provincial officer is required or empowered by this Act or the regulations to do or direct the doing of anything, such provincial officer may take such steps and employ such assistance as is necessary to accomplish what is required, and may, when obstructed in so doing, call for the assistance of any member of the Ontario Provincial Police Force or the police force in the area where the assistance is required and it is the duty of every member of a police force to render such assistance. R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 166 (1).

Stop and inspect powers: motor vehicle emissions

(2)  For the purpose of ascertaining whether a system or device installed on, attached to or incorporated in any motor vehicle to prevent or lessen the discharge of any emission is operating in compliance with this Act and the regulations, a provincial officer or a police officer may stop and inspect the motor vehicle.

Same

(3)  An inspection under subsection (2) shall be limited to what is reasonably required to ascertain whether the system or device is operating in compliance with this Act and the regulations.

Same

(4)  In an inspection under subsection (2), the provincial officer or police officer may,

(a) require the driver of the motor vehicle to submit the motor vehicle to such tests at such places and times as the provincial officer or police officer considers reasonable;

(B) require the driver of the motor vehicle to produce any documents, including licenses and permits, related to the operation or ownership of the motor vehicle; and

© require the driver of the motor vehicle to operate, use or set in motion the vehicle or any part of the vehicle, under the conditions specified by the provincial officer or police officer.
2001 Focus ZTS 2004 WRX
"I'm just here for the camping"
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=687620231
TEAM P.I.T.A. FTW!
Reply
#13
2001 ZTS,May 8 2009, 02:29 PM Wrote:Same act:

Quote:166.  (1)  Whenever a provincial officer is required or empowered by this Act or the regulations to do or direct the doing of anything, such provincial officer may take such steps and employ such assistance as is necessary to accomplish what is required, and may, when obstructed in so doing, call for the assistance of any member of the Ontario Provincial Police Force or the police force in the area where the assistance is required and it is the duty of every member of a police force to render such assistance. R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 166 (1).

Stop and inspect powers: motor vehicle emissions

(2)  For the purpose of ascertaining whether a system or device installed on, attached to or incorporated in any motor vehicle to prevent or lessen the discharge of any emission is operating in compliance with this Act and the regulations, a provincial officer or a police officer may stop and inspect the motor vehicle.

Same

(3)  An inspection under subsection (2) shall be limited to what is reasonably required to ascertain whether the system or device is operating in compliance with this Act and the regulations.

Same

(4)  In an inspection under subsection (2), the provincial officer or police officer may,

(a) require the driver of the motor vehicle to submit the motor vehicle to such tests at such places and times as the provincial officer or police officer considers reasonable;

(B) require the driver of the motor vehicle to produce any documents, including licenses and permits, related to the operation or ownership of the motor vehicle; and

 require the driver of the motor vehicle to operate, use or set in motion the vehicle or any part of the vehicle, under the conditions specified by the provincial officer or police officer.
[right][snapback]286969[/snapback][/right]

I'll remember this every time I'm stuck behind a Chrysler minivan in traffic ... I swear those things must have been exempt from any pollution controls - reminds me of the 70s when I worked in downtown Toronto.
2008 Fusion SEL MTX - DD1 * 2009 Fusion SEL - DD2 * 2007 Focus ZXW - R*I*P * 2004 Focus ZTW CD Silver - sold * 2004 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2003 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2001 Focus ZTW Gold - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Black - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Gold R*I*P

2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway


New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come

* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *
Reply
#14
MOE website:

Quote:Vehicle Emissions Enforcement
Previously known as the Smog Patrol, this program employs uniformed officers who operate police-standard cars, trucks and motorcycles with red lights and sirens. These officers stop vehicles to make sure they comply with Ontario’s Drive Clean regulations. They have the same defensive driving and use-of-force training as police officers and even carry handcuffs. Vehicle enforcement officers work with the OPP and other police agencies in Project ERASE, an initiative that targets street racers, who may have altered their vehicles by removing emissions controls.

Masterbating in your Escape may be illegal too, want me to check the regulations?
2001 Focus ZTS 2004 WRX
"I'm just here for the camping"
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=687620231
TEAM P.I.T.A. FTW!
Reply
#15
I love being an ass :rofl:

[Image: air3C.gif]

I'm not even drinking..........................yet
2001 Focus ZTS 2004 WRX
"I'm just here for the camping"
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=687620231
TEAM P.I.T.A. FTW!
Reply
#16
MTO pulled over 16 cars here in Guelph last thursday, pulled the plates off 15 and only let one leave.
Reply
#17
ZTWsquared,May 8 2009, 02:41 PM Wrote:I'll remember this every time I'm stuck behind a Chrysler minivan in traffic ... I swear those things must have been exempt from any pollution controls - reminds me of the 70s when I worked in downtown Toronto.
[right][snapback]286971[/snapback][/right]

Ah the Blue Smoke Special Chryco minivans...

Dollars to doughnuts those were the 3.0L Mitsubishi POS motors that would blow oil past their rings within 5K after the powertrain warranty expiry <_<

NefCanuck
Reply
#18
should've pulled over those rusted out cavaliers and ford deathstar or any other unsafe cars for that matter.
Reply
#19
castone,May 8 2009, 04:27 PM Wrote:MTO pulled over 16 cars here in Guelph last thursday, pulled the plates off 15 and only let one leave.
[right][snapback]286980[/snapback][/right]
is there any proof to this statment?
i know a lot of people with car around kitchener,cambridge,guelph.....but havent heard anything about being somany cars pulled off

not calling you a liar or anything just you know....
2002 Ford Focus ZTS (Gave it away)
125whp/129wtq
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX with JDM 6 speed
207whp/273wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 2)13.9@99mph
320whp/330wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 3)
352whp/360wtq Dynojet
13.3@106mph
2004 Ford F-150 Lariat
2008 Honda CBR600RR "Silver Bullet" R.I.P.
2009 Honda CBR600RR "To Punish & Enslave"
2001 Honda CBR F4i Stunt bike "Burn the Rubber, not your soul"
2013 China 90cc dirt bike
Reply
#20
NikiterZTS,May 9 2009, 08:04 PM Wrote:
castone,May 8 2009, 04:27 PM Wrote:MTO pulled over 16 cars here in Guelph last thursday, pulled the plates off 15 and only let one leave.
[right][snapback]286980[/snapback][/right]
is there any proof to this statment?
i know a lot of people with car around kitchener,cambridge,guelph.....but havent heard anything about being somany cars pulled off

not calling you a liar or anything just you know....
[right][snapback]287020[/snapback][/right]

the MTO has the legal right to pull plates off cars nick, they have to powers to pull random inspections on your car if they think it's unsafe. heck every year at most of the rest stops on the 400 durring the long weekends in summer they will direct drivers to inspection spots they set up there to get unsafe cars and trucks off the roads. they have news reports about it when they do this.
I was the only member on this board with a Yellow Focus Sedan, and a 2002+ Euro Facelift on a sedan.
Reply


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 3 Guest(s)