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Differences between roads and automobiles in the United States. ...compared to those in Europe. “The” Eric Steinhardt. Construction Differences. -Car styling looks the same? -Completely Different -Different Parts -Types of Headlights -Reasons for the differences
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Differences between roads and automobiles in the United States... ...compared to those in Europe “The” Eric Steinhardt
Construction Differences... -Car styling looks the same? -Completely Different -Different Parts -Types of Headlights -Reasons for the differences -Keeping the price low -Stereotyping the market
U.S. Spec Euro Spec Halogen Headlights Xenon Projectors Lower Ride Height Side Markers No Headlight Washers Headlight Washers No Side Markers Higher Ride Height Pictures from VWVortex
Speeding in the U.S. -Officers set up speed trap -Use Radar or Laser to determine your speed -Pull you over and issue citation -You have the right to go to court to fight it -Pay in the Mail, or in a County Courtroom
Speeding in Europe -Gatso Camera systems -Fewer officers required -Very Efficient -Speed traps are rare -Ticket shows up in the mail when ‘Gatsoed’ -On-site payment if pulled over by an actual officer -Rarely taken to court, especially when using the Gatso Camera system
Gasoline -Difference of price -Where the money goes -Different Octanes -Different Engines -Emissions