Again, there are LEGAL exemptions. But, to think you're immune is pure dreamin. I just met someone today w/ a no front plate fix-it. a $8 cost to have it signed off. Don't happen any more. PLEASE
It's up to the cop as to what he's going to ticket you for today.
Besides, there is NO LEGAL way to remove side marker lights. PERIOD! Just cause you're not caught today, doesn't mean you'll not get caught later. It's on the books.
Cruisin up a hill, doin 40 in 3rd, keep the rpms up so as not to bog. A cop 50 years old, overweight, looked like a desk jockey on lunch, pulls me over. Huh?? You're a little loud. HUH???? Full exhaust, up and over the rear????
No db meter, no nuthin. just had me sit there for a half hour while he's trying to figure how to ticket me. Again, like you, there's nothing ILLEGAL here. Full exhaust, mufflers???? Duh????
A....well I let you go. HUH???? If he wanted find something he would have. And I'm over forty. No tickets for the last ten years!! So, to think it will never happen to you.... That's why wear your seat belt. it's not only the law, but it' a pull-over offense now. Now, he really gets to scrutinize you and your car!