We Bought Illegal Car Accessories

Summary by Krater

The hosts of Donut Media review four automotive accessories purchased online—a radar detector, police strobe lights, an exhaust flame thrower kit, and truck nuts—and consult a legal expert to determine their legality.

From the video

Answers: Are online car accessories like radar detectors and flame thrower kits actually illegal?

• illegal car accessories
• radar detectors
• police emergency lights
• exhaust flame throwers
• truck nuts

What it concludes

• Mounting a radar detector on a windshield is illegal in California and can result in a fine of up to 500 dollars, while in some states they are entirely illegal with worse penalties.
• Running police-style strobe lights on public roads can result in fines over 500 dollars, misdemeanors, or felony charges for impersonating a police officer.
• Using a loudspeaker on public roads carries a minimal fine of 650 dollars.
• Using a fake police department sticker on a vehicle can lead to trouble if displayed to induce the belief that you are a cop.
• Running a license plate flipper that is not the one given by the DMV is a class A felony and can result in felony fraud charges including 10,000 dollars in fines and 3 years in prison.
• Shooting flames out of your exhaust is a great way to break a few laws and can result in fines up to 500 dollars and potential impoundment of your car.