How to build a fake Google Street View car
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Re: How to build a fake Google Street View car
#2These guys are fucking crazy. In the entire European Union, this WILL get the driver and likely anyone involved with this behind jail for driving a vehicle not licensed for street usage!
Basically, you alter the car with not-licensed-for-street-usage components (these self-made things e.g. alter the ride height of your car from the one spec'd in the vehicle ID card), which in itself invalidates the car's insurance (it's not a vehicle legal to drive on a street, thus it is not insured, thus you are not allowed to drive it!).
It's the same as if you'd change the exhaust for an illegal tuning variant, add a N2O booster, add under-floor lighting etc. DO NOT EVER DO THIS IN ANY EUROPEAN COUNTRY.
Re: How to build a fake Google Street View car
#3These guys are fucking crazy. In the entire European Union, this WILL get the driver and likely anyone involved with this behind jail for driving a vehicle not licensed for street usage! Basically, you alter the car with not-licensed-for-street-usage components (these self-made things e.g. alter the ride height of your car from the one spec'd in the vehicle ID card), which in itself invalidates the car's insurance (i…
Mounting something on the roof rack doesn't count as modifying in that way. If that was true, bicycle racks would be illegal.
I can't speak for the entirety of the EU, but I know for a fact that in the UK mounting something like this (assuming it's securely attached) is not illegal.
Re: How to build a fake Google Street View car
#4These guys are fucking crazy. In the entire European Union, this WILL get the driver and likely anyone involved with this behind jail for driving a vehicle not licensed for street usage! Basically, you alter the car with not-licensed-for-street-usage components (these self-made things e.g. alter the ride height of your car from the one spec'd in the vehicle ID card), which in itself invalidates the car's insurance (i…
Mounting something on the roof rack doesn't count as modifying in that way. If that was true, bicycle racks would be illegal. I can't speak for the entirety of the EU, but I know for a fact that in the UK mounting something like this (assuming it's securely attached) is not illegal.
I got fucked up by the cops in Germany for putting a not-checked-by-TÜV selfmade wood casing upon the top of my car. These guys did this in Berlin... man, they're LUCKY to having gotten out without any consequences.
Re: How to build a fake Google Street View car
#5Am I missing something? In an effort to "Fuck Google", they're driving like jerks and endangering people's lives and property.
Edit: This comment is from watching them dangerously cutting off cyclists and cars on the video.
Re: How to build a fake Google Street View car
#6These guys are fucking crazy. In the entire European Union, this WILL get the driver and likely anyone involved with this behind jail for driving a vehicle not licensed for street usage! Basically, you alter the car with not-licensed-for-street-usage components (these self-made things e.g. alter the ride height of your car from the one spec'd in the vehicle ID card), which in itself invalidates the car's insurance (i…
If that were the case, how would people ever transport anything on a roof rack? That is effectively all the project is doing (somewhat pointlessly in my opinion, but each to their own). That's not to say that they won't get stopped for some kind of lack of photography permit, but not for any of the reasons you have outlined.
Re: How to build a fake Google Street View car
#7Earlier quoted context omitted.
Mounting something on the roof rack doesn't count as modifying in that way. If that was true, bicycle racks would be illegal. I can't speak for the entirety of the EU, but I know for a fact that in the UK mounting something like this (assuming it's securely attached) is not illegal.
I got fucked up by the cops in Germany for putting a not-checked-by-TÜV selfmade wood casing upon the top of my car. These guys did this in Berlin... man, they're LUCKY to having gotten out without any consequences.
The law may well differ across member states. Apparently there isn't a definitive law on the matter in the UK, but you could be prosecuted if your roof load is deemed to be dangerous or is excessively heavy or overhangs the car. There definitely isn't explicit rules that require roof loads to be checked or qualified in any way.
It's all moot though as they did it in Germany...
Re: How to build a fake Google Street View car
#8These guys are fucking crazy. In the entire European Union, this WILL get the driver and likely anyone involved with this behind jail for driving a vehicle not licensed for street usage! Basically, you alter the car with not-licensed-for-street-usage components (these self-made things e.g. alter the ride height of your car from the one spec'd in the vehicle ID card), which in itself invalidates the car's insurance (i…
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Re: How to build a fake Google Street View car
#9These guys are fucking crazy. In the entire European Union, this WILL get the driver and likely anyone involved with this behind jail for driving a vehicle not licensed for street usage! Basically, you alter the car with not-licensed-for-street-usage components (these self-made things e.g. alter the ride height of your car from the one spec'd in the vehicle ID card), which in itself invalidates the car's insurance (i…
If that were the case, how would people ever transport anything on a roof rack? That is effectively all the project is doing (somewhat pointlessly in my opinion, but each to their own). That's not to say that they won't get stopped for some kind of lack of photography permit, but not for any of the reasons you have outlined.
Ever noticed the "Ex" in a circle mark on any car component, x being a number? This is a signature that this product has been tested and approved for automobile usage. If your selfmade product does not have this (of course it doesn't), then you need to go to a local TÜV agency in Germany and let them have a look over it. If it's ok you'll get a permit for it.
Else, it's illegal to drive with your construction on the road.
Re: How to build a fake Google Street View car
#10A standard answer to "why?" is "why not?", or "because we can" but I really can't see any benefit to this? Is cosplay a thing for cars now?