I agree sldavis, no quota's by me either... I have also never looked for out of staters. As far as the lights go or exhaust go, I would say that 90% of my Dept, would never write a biker. Most of us are bikers and just want to look at the bike and check it out! As far as that goes, but just like everything, if you try to attract attention to yourself more than likely you will get the attention that you asked for!
Also remember you were at Bike week, there are a bunch of problems there and they are trying to cut down on the problems, and I agree the one cop that wrote you a ticket cannot catch everybody, and he chose you. I would just pay the ticket and do what you must. Either change out the lights or keep running them, I dont think you would have a problem with them in your home state, but anytime there is a hundred or so bikes you muight get selected to be the lucky winner of another ticket!

Just my .02 at least you got to cruise where it is warm out, its still a lil chilly for a long cruise.

RJ

 

You couldn't be more wrong. Used to be out of staters would never pay their fines or show up in court, with little recourse to the state unless that individual got caught there again. So then the states started requiring out of state violators to post bond before they could leave, which resulted in traffic violators who didn't have the money to post being detained. The Compact Agreement solved both of these problems quite nicely. No you get your ticket and on your way, and if you don't take care of it the state has a way to come after you. Works for both sides.