blackouts and the police
08-25-2013, 10:18 AM
#21
Le Mans Master
I've paid tens of millions of dollars in property lines losses, and have many times, suggested that the industry should standardize some contractual language for all policies, that would exclude, or at least limit the contractual liability for acts of stupidity.
It's been calculated, that we would all see a rate reduction of approx. 7% in our policies, if payments for stupid actions were excluded, or limited.
So far, nothing.
08-25-2013, 10:22 AM
#22
Drifting
Your wife's comment is very prevalent in the industry, and she's correct.
I've paid tens of millions of dollars in property lines losses, and have many times, suggested that the industry should standardize some contractual language for all policies, that would exclude, or at least limit the contractual liability for acts of stupidity.
It's been calculated, that we would all see a rate reduction of approx. 7% in our policies, if payments for stupid actions were excluded, or limited.
So far, nothing.
I've paid tens of millions of dollars in property lines losses, and have many times, suggested that the industry should standardize some contractual language for all policies, that would exclude, or at least limit the contractual liability for acts of stupidity.
It's been calculated, that we would all see a rate reduction of approx. 7% in our policies, if payments for stupid actions were excluded, or limited.
So far, nothing.
to anyone that has one just like it...............
08-25-2013, 10:55 AM
#24
Le Mans Master
08-25-2013, 11:29 AM
#25
Race Director
Ohio law:
4513.05 Tail lights and illumination of rear license plate.
(A) * * * when lighted, shall emit a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear * * *
(B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
08-25-2013, 11:38 AM
#26
Melting Slicks
Illinois rules call for the tail lights to be visible for 500'.
Not sure about any rule concerning the reflective requirements as the film can block any reflection. I put a small reflective sticker on the side mirror glass to help make the car visible in the dark if I happen to be parked on the street.
Not sure about any rule concerning the reflective requirements as the film can block any reflection. I put a small reflective sticker on the side mirror glass to help make the car visible in the dark if I happen to be parked on the street.
08-25-2013, 01:38 PM
#30
Melting Slicks
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I have a problem with other people's cars that have tinted windows. How many times have you been driving down the street/road and a car with dark driver's windows are waiting to pull out onto the street you are driving on. You can't see the driver to see if he see's you. Many times I have seen a driver not paying attention(with no window tint) and with me being able to see that he is more interested in his phone, etc, then me and he pulls out in front of me, I have taken evasion action to prevent an accident.
I have a problem with other people's cars that have tinted windows. How many times have you been driving down the street/road and a car with dark driver's windows are waiting to pull out onto the street you are driving on. You can't see the driver to see if he see's you. Many times I have seen a driver not paying attention(with no window tint) and with me being able to see that he is more interested in his phone, etc, then me and he pulls out in front of me, I have taken evasion action to prevent an accident.
If you lived in FL you would have tinted windows.
Last edited by pokerpro; 08-25-2013 at 01:43 PM.
08-25-2013, 02:50 PM
#31
Melting Slicks
and just as bad are heavily tinted windows (drivers side/passenger side). Being able to see what's going on beside them is diminished. Even much worse at night and or if wearing sunglasses.Someone with a new bimmer with heavily tinted windows almost ran me off the freeway when that driver came right over into my lane. They were so dark I couldn't even see the driver...
08-25-2013, 04:20 PM
#33
Drifting
Try sitting inside a fish bowl under the Forida sun, and you'll know why.
As to the blacked out lights, not for me thanks.
Regardless of the diminished brightness consideration, I don't like the looks of them. It screams rice burner too loud.
08-25-2013, 04:31 PM
#34
Melting Slicks
Why in the world you want to put something like that on a car? Are you trying to reduce you visibility and make it more difficult for cars to see you?
That aside, call your local State Police Post and they will be able to answer your question as to the legality
That aside, call your local State Police Post and they will be able to answer your question as to the legality
08-25-2013, 05:07 PM
#35
Drifting
Hey another one of these threads again...
It may or may not be legal in your state. I assure you even with a heavy tint you can easily see a modern day brake light from 500' even during the day.
As for the window tint and texting/gps use. I'm all for window tint in moderation. It gets hot as hell down here and I want to be cool and comfortable in my car. Window tint can be very dark during the day and you can see right out of it... at night it becomes the issue. I've had 5% which was awful at night but worked fine during the day. 25% for now is perfect for me.
Some idiot texting while driving isn't going to see you sitting in the road with your brake lights on or not. They're face down in a cell phone trying to find movie times while slowly drifting out of their lane into yours.
It may or may not be legal in your state. I assure you even with a heavy tint you can easily see a modern day brake light from 500' even during the day.
As for the window tint and texting/gps use. I'm all for window tint in moderation. It gets hot as hell down here and I want to be cool and comfortable in my car. Window tint can be very dark during the day and you can see right out of it... at night it becomes the issue. I've had 5% which was awful at night but worked fine during the day. 25% for now is perfect for me.
Some idiot texting while driving isn't going to see you sitting in the road with your brake lights on or not. They're face down in a cell phone trying to find movie times while slowly drifting out of their lane into yours.
08-25-2013, 05:15 PM
#37
Melting Slicks
08-25-2013, 05:18 PM
#38
Drifting
08-25-2013, 05:26 PM
#39
Drifting
Last edited by GuyFromLeMans; 08-25-2013 at 05:42 PM.
08-25-2013, 05:48 PM
#40
Le Mans Master
Because it looks very kool. Why do people install $4,000 worth of wheels, metal flake paint, badges & emblems, custom interior, etc.?
Same reasoning.
