eLTURCOamg

I know Vadim's deffintly going to get one of these.
http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/trlich.html

BMWEATR

I'm buying 3 of them!!!!

Chappy

Playing James Bond in my jurisdiction, your *** would be doing jail time plus community service if you ever get caught with one....

wingless

It is hard to envision a scenario where unauthorized usage of that device would be problematic for those involved.

Chappy

3-minute Google search...

"Traffic light changers against the law in Michigan, agency says

Infrared traffic-signal controllers sold over the Internet are illegal in Michigan, the state's Department of Transportation announced recently.

The devices are designed to take advantage of a traffic signal function meant for use by emergency response personnel. Firefighters have the devices on their trucks so as they approach intersections, the light will change to green and allow the fire truck to arrive more quickly at the site of an emergency.

However, recently, the devices have become available to the public through certain Internet sites, some of which cater to motorcycle enthusiasts.

MDOT officials conducted research to determine whether the devices were legal in Michigan. On Oct. 29, the agency released a statement that under a 1949 law forbidding interfering with a traffic signal, they are against the law. The agency now wants the Legislature to take further action.

"We support the proper use of these devices by first responders in appropriate situations, and we look forward to working with the Legislature in making prohibitions on these devices more explicit and the penalties for their illegal use much tougher." Transportation Director Gloria J. Jeff said in a statement. "While banning their use is fine as far as it goes, at the end of the day improper ownership and use of these devices presents a serious public safety threat that is not adequately addressed by the threat of a civil fine and confiscation, which is the current penalty."

The Detroit News reported Oct. 31 that State Rep. Aldo Vagnozzi, D-Farmington Hills, had proposed a bill to make the use or sale of the devices a felony. In addition, the purchase, possession or use of traffic-light changers would be against the law under a bill proposed by Michigan Sens. Tony Stamas, R-Midland, and Jud Gilbert, R-Algonac."

Chappy

One better:

It's a federal offense:

http://www.wired.com/news/technology...,68507,00.html

psk145

what good is that? The best part about these cars we have is taking off from a stoplight.

Jrocket

They work great,but the standard model is way too big for the dash area.Try the stealth model,much smaller and should fit the MB's dash area better.

It doesnt work at all intersections and obviously you have to be very careful,it can be dangerous to use.

eLTURCOamg

do you know if it works at most lights?

vader

In my area when you activae it a flood light lights up on top of the traffic signal..pretty easy to get pinched if you ask me.

eLTURCOamg

thats why you get the smaller one so if something happens, you tuck it away

evotuneyzfr1

From Michigan Law: (Why Michigan when I live in KS? Because it was easy to find, and I copied and pasted)

A misdemeanor and up to 90 days in jail and a fine of $5,000 for the
unlawful POSSESSION of a MIRT.
A FELONY charge with up to TWO YEARS in jail and a fine of $10,000 for
the unlawful SALE or purchase of a MIRT.
A felony charge with up to FIVE years in jail and a fine of $15,000 for
individuals using MIRT that resulted in a traffic accident
A felony charge with up to 15 years in jail and a fine of $25,000 for
the use of MIRT resulting in death.

wow this was on the i-hack site on on of the links. Definately not worth it. 2 years in jail for purchase?? that is steep.

Vince

allied107

Man this could be dangerous.

jdj27x

I checked this out a few years ago. this exact site i believe.

They dont let u fully order it unless u fax in or send in a certification that you are a member of the catagories listed on the site.