[Iron Munro]

An arrest for a minor equipment violation?

Usually the LEO writes a ticket and you’re good to go.

Then you mail the fine in or show up in court.

But an arrest and vehicle impoundment?

[marktwain]

An arrest for a minor equipment violation?

Much would depend if you had an out of state plate. Even then, you would normally be given the option of posting the entire amount of the fine as bail, and would then be let go.