Car modifications are common for people who live and breathe automotive culture. However, some mods for cars are actually illegal and can cost drivers hefty fines. This is especially apparent in a recent story about a Lamborghini owner who got a ticket for the loud nature of his supercar. The only problem is that he was driving it in the same fashion it came from the factory. 

Some car modifications can get you into expensive trouble

According to The Sun, Anthony Aquilino, who owns a 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante, recently got a ticket that people with illegal car modifications usually get. The Lamborghini owner lives in New York City and says he was issued a ticket from the noise cameras. However, he hasn’t done any of the mods for cars that typically violate the city’s guidelines, as his car is stock. 

As for most drivers, the real problem for Anthony is that the citation was $800. Notably, this was his first offense. The second offense for people with car modifications that cause their vehicles to be too loud is $1,700. The third offense is $1,000 more than the second. The Lamborghini owner first said he’d have to sell the vehicle because of the fees. However, he now plans to sue the city for an exception since his car is stock. He says he will avoid driving in the city if he can’t get an exception. 

According to his lawsuit, “Aquilino did not ’cause or permit’ the total sound from the vehicle to exceed the sound level restrictions, as he did not modify the vehicle in any way and operated the vehicle in an ordinary and reasonable manner.”

Regarding the New York City noise cameras, they cite people driving cars that produce exhaust sounds louder than 85 decibels. Anthony’s stock Lamborghini Huracan Performante produces a max of 109 dB. While he hasn’t done any car modifications, his vehicle still exceeds the legal limit. 

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