Ron Patrick's Street-Legal Jet Powered Volkswagen Beetle

Re:Ron Patrick's Street-Legal Jet Powered Volkswagen Beetle by K0balt on Thursday October 05, 2023 @12:01PM (#37780340)

It would be legal to run it on the factory engine, at which point the jet is just cargo. If you start the jet on a public road, it could be considered a public nuisance, reckless driving, etc.

If a the vehicle presents a clear and present danger of any kind it is a-priory a ticketable offence at least. With the jet off, it poses no such danger.

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Re:Ron Patrick's Street-Legal Jet Powered Volkswagen Beetle by psychlops on Thursday October 05, 2023 @12:58PM (#37781041)

I'm certain an officer could find all sorts of reasons to ticket that vehicle if inspired.

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Re:Ron Patrick's Street-Legal Jet Powered Volkswagen Beetle by moate on Thursday October 05, 2023 @01:39PM (#37781519)

You can own a car, you can own a flamethrower, you can't fire your flamethrower out of your car while driving on public roads.

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Re:Ron Patrick's Street-Legal Jet Powered Volkswagen Beetle by aidenn0 on Thursday October 05, 2023 @06:56PM (#37785269)

And for California, don't forget "Exhibition of speed" which is a rather nasty ticket to end up with.

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