I ran a stop sign yesterday and there was a traffic cop I couldnt see, yeah retarded I know but its not like everyone always comes to a complete stop at a stop sign. nehoo They chased me down and pulled me up (presumably because im driving a dodgy r31 which is stupidly low with dished wheels and stickers ect) they asked to look under the bonnet, I told him I just had a stock motor, he questioned why I had a sock on my PS reserviour, didnt care about the unbracketed pod. they they asked me to do a lights, wiper and horn check (all of which work) then they checked my tyres and noted the profile (way too small) but they said because they were the same across the axle they didnt care. told me off for having a sticker in the path of the wipers and having some guard damage. keep in mind this r31 is too low, has a locker, all kinds of illegial suspension parts, bumper held on with 2 cable ties ect.
so basically, when it comes to the car itself:
always have the basics working. lights, horn, wiper and washer
have roadworthy tyres on
dont drive round with steelies or obvious skidders, even if theyre roadworthy
keep your car stock or subtle looking