Illegal Vehicle Modifications

[scarlet_tunic]

A few things have caught my interest lately...first being this video:

http://www.break.com/index/digital_license_plate.html
Not sure how it works exactly (the video quality is poor)....but definately something to keep an eye out for. I personally hate those license plate blockers/shields...too bad it's not legal for me (as a civilian I mean) to just go around tearing them off.

The other thing that caught my attention lately is the Kevlar tires that are geared for the 4x4ing crowd.

http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2005/0...cle_392415.php
Now, I'm no expert, but won't these tires be on the shopping list of every criminal? My main thought is how effective the spike belt will be on these tires. I know they've had Kevlar tires for awhile, but most were used for the armoured car market, not your 4x4 enthusiast or soccer mommy.

Anyways, just some thoughts. What do ya'll think?

[JakeLock]

The kevlar tires shouldn't be a problem, kevlar doesn't stop punctures, according to the atricle you posted it's only there to strengthen and quiet the tire.

The result is a quieter and stronger tire, said Todd Hershberger, Goodyear's marketing manager for light-truck tires. Although the tires are more resistant, the Kevlar won't stop punctures. DuPont & Co. will supply the Kevlar.

The spike strips and or bullets should still be effective against the tires.

I'm at work so I can't view the other page, hence my lack of comment.

[kels]

ONE big thing in our favor.
Badguys dont buy good equipment usually.
It is usually what ever they can STEAL.
Since there are not a lot of these tires around
(at least here)
They are a non issue

As for the tag, that is a free trip to jail.
And I will have to hold it for evidence.
I wonder how long it takes to remove.
Maybe the judge will let me just keep the whole car till court.
I wouldnt want to damage the car.
Lets see, 10 bucks a day storage fee and it usually takes 2 months to
go to trail. HMMMMMMMMM
Then there is the little matter of the tow bill to impound.