Any legal issues with changing to Vitz emblem CA? - Toyota Yaris Forums

ezhacker1 · 06-17-2009, 05:53 PM

Iv had my netz ones on for more than a month but i was reluctant to put on the vitz emblem. I live in CA, would it be a problem to have a different name on the car compared to on registration and whatnot? Also i got to purchase my college parking sticker soon, so i have to either put down Yaris or Vitz..

aeipee13 · 06-17-2009, 06:16 PM

I think you're over thinking the issue, especially the college permit. I've never heard of anyone having problems with de-badging or changing emblems. Just do it.

TitaniumBarbell · 06-17-2009, 06:20 PM

That's stupid because most of CA Yaris owners debadge emblems. I think you can put Yukon emblem if you want. Plate really matters.

Brian · 06-17-2009, 06:32 PM

Emblems don't matter. That's why you have a license plate and VIN.

cali yaris · 06-17-2009, 06:38 PM

It's a Yaris, no matter what emblem you put on it, or if it is missing the emblem.

There is no law in CA that requires the make or model of car to be displayed.

ezhacker1 · 06-17-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

It's a Yaris, no matter what emblem you put on it, or if it is missing the emblem.

There is no law in CA that requires the make or model of car to be displayed.

thats what i wanted to here. i was just worried about that. the "sombrero" emblem had to go, cuz toyota is already written. I was just worried about cops not knowing what a vitz is if i got pulled over for speeding lets say, then i would have to explain and they would have to match VIN to license plates.

cali yaris · 06-17-2009, 07:03 PM

You may have to explain it someday, but they can't ticket you for that. Plus, if you run the plates, it will say Toyota.

90tsi · 06-17-2009, 07:14 PM

I've gotten pulled over before ad was asked what kinda vehicle it was (keep in mind I left the emblem in the center and removed the toyota and yaris) I told him it was a yaris with dumb look and he asked wha the make was as if he was to stupid to glance and see the big ass T dead center of the hatch when he ran my plate. but I've had run ins with the @$$hole before tho.

PHXDEMON · 06-17-2009, 09:24 PM

Cops are often idiots when it comes to cars. I had an old POS bonneville that we spray painted honda on as a joke and when I got pulled over the cop actually asked me if it was a honda

Kioshi · 06-17-2009, 09:46 PM

Dont worry....SFSU cops are really stupid. If you get pulled over they will ticket you under the Vitz name. Like everyone said on here, emblems dont matter, just updated license plates and the usual DMV crap matter at most in California.

Btw, i wont be attending SFSU anymore, if you are.....would've been cool to park next to each other, Vitz buddies lol.

ezhacker1 · 06-17-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kioshi

Btw, i wont be attending SFSU anymore, if you are.....would've been cool to park next to each other, Vitz buddies lol.

Why? that sucks...

PETERPOOP · 06-17-2009, 10:46 PM

wow

Kaotic Lazagna · 06-19-2009, 12:30 AM

I've had a CHP officer write down "Toyota Vios" on my fix-it ticket. LOL, I should have went to court and said, "But I don't have a Toyota Vios, I have a Toyota Yaris." lol...one of my friends got their ticket drop because the officer wrote "Ford Explorer" instead of what he actually has, a Toyota 4-Runner. lol.

IllusionX · 06-19-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

I've had a CHP officer write down "Toyota Vios" on my fix-it ticket. LOL, I should have went to court and said, "But I don't have a Toyota Vios, I have a Toyota Yaris." lol...one of my friends got their ticket drop because the officer wrote "Ford Explorer" instead of what he actually has, a Toyota 4-Runner. lol.

lol that's interesting :P

talnlnky · 06-19-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

It's a Yaris, no matter what emblem you put on it, or if it is missing the emblem.

There is no law in CA that requires the make or model of car to be displayed.

wait till next tuesday... I heard the governator talking some shit the other day...

Kioshi · 06-19-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ezhacker1

Why? that sucks...

Off topic:

Its a gamble for earning your degree/graduating there for me....CEL bullshit at SFSU has fees equivalent to UC....removing classes off peoples contracts and putting under CEL to get more money out of students.....complete retarded State University~

I'll make a trip there in the fall to pick up my projects...so I'll see you then

birdman · 10-03-2009, 01:18 AM

Does anyone know if Lexus badges fit?

Phaeton · 10-03-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by birdman

Does anyone know if Lexus badges fit?

I don't know if they actually are the same size, but someone already swapped lexus emblems on their yaris a while back.

06-17-2009, 05:53 PM	#1
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	Any legal issues with changing to Vitz emblem CA? Iv had my netz ones on for more than a month but i was reluctant to put on the vitz emblem. I live in CA, would it be a problem to have a different name on the car compared to on registration and whatnot? Also i got to purchase my college parking sticker soon, so i have to either put down Yaris or Vitz..

06-17-2009, 06:20 PM	#3
TitaniumBarbell Drives: Yaris 3Dr LiftBLACK Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 197	That's stupid because most of CA Yaris owners debadge emblems. I think you can put Yukon emblem if you want. Plate really matters. __________________ Modz: 5" Antenna ↘ %35 Tints ↘ Seat Covers ↘ OEM Mudguards ↘ OEM Rear Bumper Protector ↘ Dash Carpet Protector ↘ Valor Tip ↘ Interior LED Lights ↘ Hyper White H4 Lights ↘ Fog Lights ↘ RS Spoiler ↘ 15" OEM Alloys ↘ TRD Springs ↘ TRD Rear Sway Bar↘ TRD CAI ↘ Black RS Taillights Changed Oil/Filter ↘ April 28, 2009.

06-17-2009, 06:32 PM	#4
Brian Drives: '07 Yaris turbo, '11 Juke Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 849	Emblems don't matter. That's why you have a license plate and VIN. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3875996

06-17-2009, 06:38 PM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	It's a Yaris, no matter what emblem you put on it, or if it is missing the emblem. There is no law in CA that requires the make or model of car to be displayed. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-17-2009, 07:03 PM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	You may have to explain it someday, but they can't ticket you for that. Plus, if you run the plates, it will say Toyota. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-17-2009, 06:16 PM	#2
aeipee13 DKDC Drives: Yarlet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: los angeles Posts: 200	I think you're over thinking the issue, especially the college permit. I've never heard of anyone having problems with de-badging or changing emblems. Just do it.

06-17-2009, 07:14 PM	#8
90tsi View User's Garage Drives: 09 yaris Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 555	I've gotten pulled over before ad was asked what kinda vehicle it was (keep in mind I left the emblem in the center and removed the toyota and yaris) I told him it was a yaris with dumb look and he asked wha the make was as if he was to stupid to glance and see the big ass T dead center of the hatch when he ran my plate. but I've had run ins with the @$$hole before tho.

06-17-2009, 09:24 PM	#9
PHXDEMON View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 885	Cops are often idiots when it comes to cars. I had an old POS bonneville that we spray painted honda on as a joke and when I got pulled over the cop actually asked me if it was a honda

06-17-2009, 09:46 PM	#10
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	Dont worry....SFSU cops are really stupid. If you get pulled over they will ticket you under the Vitz name. Like everyone said on here, emblems dont matter, just updated license plates and the usual DMV crap matter at most in California. Btw, i wont be attending SFSU anymore, if you are.....would've been cool to park next to each other, Vitz buddies lol.

06-17-2009, 10:46 PM	#12
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	wow

06-19-2009, 12:30 AM	#13
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I've had a CHP officer write down "Toyota Vios" on my fix-it ticket. LOL, I should have went to court and said, "But I don't have a Toyota Vios, I have a Toyota Yaris." lol...one of my friends got their ticket drop because the officer wrote "Ford Explorer" instead of what he actually has, a Toyota 4-Runner. lol.

10-03-2009, 01:18 AM	#17
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	Does anyone know if Lexus badges fit?

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