Reglas sobre vehículos modificados y límites de velocidad en Carolina del Norte

Explicación Simple

Si cambias algo en tu auto que lo hace más rápido, eso puede ser un problema. Si te atrapan manejando rápido, se puede asumir que eres el dueño del auto, incluso si no estabas manejando.

Es como cuando ajustas la receta de un pastel para que suba más. Si cambias los ingredientes, el resultado será diferente, y eso puede causarte problemas si no lo sigues con cuidado.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan le pone un turbo a su coche para hacerlo más rápido. Un día, es detenido por la policía por ir a 80 km/h en una zona de 55 km/h. Aunque no estaba manejando, se asume que, como dueño del coche modificado, es responsable de esa velocidad.

Penalidades

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Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

§ 20-141.2. Prima facie rule of evidence as to operation of motor vehicle altered so as to increase potential speed. Proof of the operation upon any street or highway of North Carolina at a speed in excess of the limits provided by law of any motor vehicle when the motor, or any mechanical part or feature, or the design of the motor vehicle has been changed or altered so that there is a variation between such motor vehicle as changed or altered and the motor vehicle as constructed according to specification of the original motor vehicle manufacturer, with the result that the potential speed of such vehicle has been increased beyond that which existed prior to such change or alteration, or the proof of operation upon any street or highway of North Carolina at a speed in excess of the limits provided by law of any motor vehicle assembled from parts of two or more different makes of motor vehicles, whether or not any specially made or specially designed parts or appliances are included in the manufacture and assembly thereof, shall be prima facie evidence that such motor vehicle was operated at such time by the registered owner thereof. (1953, c. 1220.)