S2000 Talk Discussions related to the S2000, its ownership and enthusiasm for it.

Doing donuts in a parking lot

Thread Tools
 
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 07:54 PM
  #1  
kelvin96gsr's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,024
Likes: 0
From: Bellevue
Default Doing donuts in a parking lot

can you get ticketed for it?

I ask only cause I'm trying to figure out the limits of my s2k and wanna see what it acts like when the rear slides out
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 08:12 PM
  #2  
KrazyKarim's Avatar
Former Moderator
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 4,664
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas
Default

Autocross. It's a lot of fun, safe, and legal
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 08:24 PM
  #3  
accordr33's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 468
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area
Default

yes you can... you can get one just by peeling out too
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 08:27 PM
  #4  
Ckcrigger's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,046
Likes: 0
From: Okoboji
Default

Unless you own the parking lot....
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 09:43 AM
  #5  
Vanos954's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 616
Likes: 0
From: Chelsea, AL
Default

You can get ticketed for something. Technically a parking lot is private property (unless it's a government building) and therefore the vehicle code does not apply, at least in most states (may want to check the DMV codes for your state) However that being said you could be charged with other stupid things if the cops really wanted like probably loitering or even vandalism (yes leaving big black marks COULD be considered vandalism) I wouldn't try it, just not a good idea. Go to a track day, run it hard and see how the back end kicks out instead.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 09:52 AM
  #6  
s2000flog's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 906
Likes: 0
From: Naperville, IL
Default

Yes, it's called reckless endangerment... not that I know or anything
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 10:01 AM
  #7  
s2000flog's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 906
Likes: 0
From: Naperville, IL
Default

Actually, I just did a few donuts last night. My buddy has an 03 Mercury Marauder and he tried to do a brake torque but decided against it which was . So it's my turn!!! gave it gas, turned the wheel and around I went. This is by far the easiest car to do a donut in. IMO
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 10:57 AM
  #8  
OCMusicJunkie's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,552
Likes: 1
From: Orange County
Default

Originally Posted by s2000flog,Aug 13 2005, 09:52 AM
Yes, it's called reckless endangerment... not that I know or anything
Right on. I've seen people get both reckless endangerment and reckless driving tickets. Both of which are FAR worse than the garden variety speeding ticket.

Just like anything else, if the lot is empty late at night and it's safe... go right ahead. Just don't expect some loophole if you do get caught.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 11:22 AM
  #9  
mad-dog-one's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 725
Likes: 0
From: Southern California
Default

The older I get, the more I realize that eating doughnuts is a more enjoyable activity.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 12:39 PM
  #10  
rworne's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,962
Likes: 7
From: San Fernando Valley, CA
Default

Originally Posted by OCMusicJunkie,Aug 13 2005, 11:57 AM
Right on. I've seen people get both reckless endangerment and reckless driving tickets. Both of which are FAR worse than the garden variety speeding ticket.

Just like anything else, if the lot is empty late at night and it's safe... go right ahead. Just don't expect some loophole if you do get caught.
Really? A moving violation on private property?

I can understand other types of complaints - like noise ordinances but that's about it.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:02 PM.