Tint Laws
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Ticket with exemption 1 2 3 4
by Guest EXTREME- 31 replies
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Hey guys. I'm new around here, I am a member of several car forums and the likes. I need some assistance. My father has a car (several) with a tint exemption. I was driving one back in February and received a ticket for tint. I presented the exemption slip when asked why I had dark tint, and told him the car was my fathers'. He gave me the ticket and said I'll see you in court. Fast forward 2 months to court date and the attorney and the leo say that the exemption follows the owner and not the car. I showed them the exemption where it states that "The owner of the vehicle has supplied this office with prop paper work and that this vehicle is exempt from the MS State T…
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Just to be clear!
by Guest vic3d- 8 replies
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I have noticed people jump every time I say I tinted a full car (which includes the windshield). Windshield tinting here in PR is LEGAL. The law states all windows in a car must have a minimum of 35% vlt. So yes, it is legal to tint your windshield. We use 43% ASWF film on the windshield. Unless a customer asks for something darker at their own risk.
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Florida Tint Laws, Do I Have Them Correct? 1 2
by Guest elopomorph- 11 replies
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I live in Florida and plan on getting my windows re-tinted this summer. I purchased the car used and it has crappy tint on it. I have been reading old posts and can you tell me if I have the Florida tint laws correct? I have a 2004 toyota corolla four door S model. Here is what I believe to be the legal tint limits for Florida: Two back windows and rear window: 15%. Front side windows = 28% So does 28% mean it allows 28% of the light to penetrate the window? Also, I have a kid and safety is my number one priority. I want to get the darkest tint that is legal but not if it will make it more difficult for me to see cars. I would like to hear opinions on this topic…
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New Jersey commercial vehicles
by Guest Tinter24- 2 replies
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NJ law states that no tint can be applied legally to the front windows. Does this stand true for vehicles that are registered commercial as well? I saw a post about the same thing on here but they were in other states so I didnt know if its the same. I know they allow tractor trailers to have their fronts tinted now but didnt know about anything else. Thanks.
Last reply by Mr. Micro Edge, -
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I came across a forum for police officers discussing the Florida tint law. Thought it was interesting (and a bit scary). There are ways to virtually eliminate, or at least drastically reduce illegal window tinting (yearly inspections or harsh penalties to the installer) but it is tolerated enough so they can stop you when they want to, and not have to worry about violating your personal liberties. Does anyone else feel this way? Or am I just paranoid... Another good reason to stay legal http://forums.office...window-tint-law
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TINT METER MODEL 100
by Guest JWIGSTONE- 1 reply
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It is my understanding that Laser Labs put out a Tint Meter Training Manual For Law Enforcement Officers for the "tint meter model 100" but it is no longer available or hidden. Does anyone have a copy of this? Fighting a ticket in Kansas where the window was filthy dirty when he tested it? Any help would be great.
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Tint stop captures an FBI most wanted fugitive
by Guest rqd- 2 replies
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We may see more stops for tinting after this: http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBREA010PI20140102?irpc=932
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Chicago Law same as rest of Illinois?
by Guest Akers93- 4 replies
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I have someone from Chicago asking me if the laws are the same in Chicago as the rest of the state. He will be in town for the holidays and wants his windows done but has heard rumors of Chicago having a "homeland law" or something to that sort holding effective to the old laws of none on the fronts. If someone could clear this up for me that would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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TN Law changed as of Jul 1, 2009 1 2
by Guest coredneck- 12 replies
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I just found this through Film Magazine. Tennessee just changed their tint law where it now to a certain extent applies to out of state motorists. If you are driving from a different state into TN, the TN law requires you to comply with the law in your home state with one caveat, the front windows cannot be no darker than 35%. TCA 55-9-107 (a)(6)(A)(iii) requires your vehicle to meet your state's specification and TCA 55-9-107 (a)(6)(B) adds in that no motor vehicle front door windows are exempt from the 35% standard. One state for example is New Mexico which allows for 20% including the front door windows. A person from driving through TN with his legl 20% windows incl…
Last reply by Dugefresh, -
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I am going to be doing a motorhome monday and considered doing a slightly reflective film such as a DR-40 film on the driver sides....is that wrong? What covers RV's? is it covered by "normal" state law or something else? I think the DR-40 I have is not even very reflective anyway but then I wonder again what law it goes under. It is not a commercial vehicle but it is a RV....
Last reply by Tintguy1980, -
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"Hello there. I am looking to get some tint done on my truck and I am wondering how your business works. I live in Carbondale so where would be the closest place to me that you work at. Another question is what are your policies with tint and the laws. I currently have 5% on all windows but the windshield and im looking to get a 20% done on my windshield. Feel free to email me back at erf311@gmail.com thanks, Evan" Anyone want to email him too and tell him he is crazy?? Here is what I sent to him. "Sorry but you are looking for something that no one in their right mind will do. All I hear is multi-million dollar civil law suits from you killing someone because you "co…
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Local cop giving people false tint laws? 1 2
by Guest Akers93- 10 replies
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In the next town over from me there is a local cop that has been nailing everyone for their tint. So I have had a lot of people coming to me lately to strip their windows and some want it done legal again... but when they say they want it legal they tell me what the cop told them is legal and from what i understand it is still not legal.. people that got busted most of them had 5% on back and 20% on front. they told me that the cop told them as long as its 30% on fronts it is fine. my understanding is that if you have darker than 35% (or 30%) on the rear you must have 50% on the fronts or you can go 35% all the way around. this cop (which is the same cop that gets everyon…
Last reply by painted600rr, -
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ks law limits to the as1 marking on the windshield. what about cars without the marking?? just curious.
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http://wnep.com/2013/05/20/clearing-up-tinting-laws/ Again, your guess is as good as mine.
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The law states 25% on the front two windows with a tolerance of 5%. In a nutshell if the front two windows meter 20% or higher it will pass.This is the information DPS sent to me for your reference or if any customers want to read it directly - http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/InternetForms/Forms/VI-87.pdf Note page 4-28, Item 20-32.
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Washington DC Tint Laws
by Guest aptintgirl- 3 replies
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I'm a little unclear on the DC tint laws. We don't get too many DC customers, but it would be good to know for when we do get them! Also, IWFA wasn't much help on this matter. I was told by another shop in DC that the laws were changed this year, and MPVs could have anything on the rears. But, I looked up the IWFA law sheet for 2013, and it still says 35% on the rears. Don't get how this works when factory is already about 20%.
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Is a minivan considered a "multi-purpose vehicle"? 1 2
by Guest mileena- 18 replies
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Hi, I live in California and have a 2007 Toyota Sienna minivan with the middle and back rows of seats folded down or removed. Is this considered an MPV? It is a van afterall, just smaller. Many florists, in fact, use Dondge Caravans, for example, with no rear and middle seats for their business. If so, I can have 0's on my rear windows and not violate many states' tinting laws, since they allow for rear windows on an MPV to have any tint, but not on a passenger car. Also, is there such a thing as 0's? I have seen 5's refrred to a lot, but never 0's. Will a good tinter have samples to display to me? Thanks!
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new tint law NY 1 2
by jttint1- 15 replies
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hate to say it,but a friend of mine is a bigshot in albany and last week they passed a law that starting in 2013,all cars that go for inspection CANNOT have tint on them..it can go two ways....one,alot of removal & retint...OR alot of removal and NO retint...lets see.....
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Question about Washington state
by Guest Mr_Flip78- 5 replies
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So, my buddy wants me to do his WRX, but as he moved to WA last month, I decided to check the local tinting laws. It says a sticker to identify the legality of the tint needs to be applied. Where can I find these stickers? Thanks
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For 26 years I have been tinting in Indiana. Never a problem with the law. Today 7/30/08, I had a local auto dealer call me and they said a customer with tint we installed on their car was recently pulled over. The State Trooper asked ofr proof that the diver was in "compliance with FMVSS205" and said it was in the law code for Indiana. This has never been an issue. So I went and checked the Indiana Law myself - here it is... IC 9-19-19-4 Tinting, glazing, or sunscreening vehicle windows Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to a manufacturer's tinting or glazing of motor vehicle windows or windshields that is otherwise in compliance with or permitted by FM…
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VA state tint LAW 1 2 3
by KonSiva- 21 replies
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Some one was talking about window tinting law changing in VA from 50% to 35% on the front doors. can anyone verity this info being true??? Customer requesting and demanding....
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Waiver For Dark Film Nc? Shop Liability? 1 2
by Guest AdkinsTINTSHACK- 19 replies
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Hey guys. 9+ years in business and running strong. located in NC. Recently, the DMV has been crazy rediculous on local tint shops. bout a 50 mile radius... I have been threatened for tinting vehicles too dark, with a fine, and possible closure... shew... Anyways, I will not go too dark unless I "know" the customer well enough. But with the "heat" all over me right now, even that is sketchy. My question is this... Is it possible to get fined, or a citation, or etc., by tinting a vehicle too dark? And if so, what are the concequences, and is there anything I can do to protect myself? I.e. it was a show car... it was towed in on a roll back and off road use only... sign…
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Need Help With Georgia's New Law
by Guest filmslayer- 6 replies
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have a GA resident that wants it done legal and I know its changed in the last few years . not sure what it is ...
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What Is The Current Fines For Illegal Tint In Mississippi.
by Guest sound&security- 7 replies
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IN 06 the law was changed and the fines were up to $1000 + court cost and/or up to 90 days in jail. Illegal tint isnt a traffic violation in M.S its really a misdemeanor crime. Now I'm hearing that the law changed again in 08 and its now up to $1000 fine per window + court cost and/or up to one year in county jail.. EVEN with a medical exempt card windsheilds are still illegal to tint in M.S and carry1000 fine mandatory and possible 90 days in county jail...I spoke to the states attorneys office in jackson and they stated they love to jail persons there on that one. SO I asked her what is the window tinter fines for research. first time caught up to 1000 fine. secon…
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http://www.ipetition...saskwindowtint/
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Window tinting laws
by Guest chrisbiz4444- 5 replies
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I am considering starting a tint bussiness, The only problem is that i live in a state where no tint is legal. However the boarder state alows 35% but almost everyone i know wants 20% or darker so how is there even money to be made here. I see other body/tint shops doing it all the time in the area up to even 5 %. Do you have any advise for me because i really want to get into this business but this law seems like a real problem. Can i tint the windows darker then 35% or am i responsible for it if i do? I feel that if i do not offer darker tints i wil lose about 70% of the work i could be geting.
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The greatest tinting fine 1 2 3
by Guest Liquik_moquik- 20 replies
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After january 2011 the wild russian police arranged anti tinting terror. In province they could pursuit tint car, pulled over them and force motorist to remove film from front windows. But in Moscow it is still tolerated... Since 2012 Russian Government is going to toughen tint law. Tint film is treated as a technical defect, which prohibits car using. The punishment is removal of the license plates and a cash fine. What examples do you know about greatest film fines?
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need stickers for the drivers door that states tint complies
by Guest nextlevelcustoms- 5 replies
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need some one to make me some or tell me where to find them i live in tennessee
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The "general rule" around here is 27% on all windows. However Section 56-5-5015 of the SC Code of Laws gets into more details... The biggest stipulation to this "general rule" applies to MPVs (Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles) where all rear windows can be as dark as you like. These vehicles would typically include trucks, vans, SUVs, and some wagons. The vehicle's ID card (usually found somewhere around the driver's door opening) will usually have "MPV" or "Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle" somewhere on it. However, you still have to keep to the 27% on the front doors. Hope this helps some people here in SC!
Last reply by palmettotint, -
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Yes I did a search on this already and it came up with 2 posts that did not answer my question. Does anyone know the laws regarding tint in Oklahoma? Seems like everyone where I live has 5% and I have seen some 2% and I have seen some people get tickets or warnings but thats 1/500. I'm not exaggerating when I say of all the cars tinted where I live about 50-75% are done in 5%. Seems like everyone has "murdered out" windows. I'm beginning to wonder if its illegal here or if the cops are just concerned with more problems. Thanks
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Tint Laws
by Guest OneTen- 1 reply
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ok... so I have read about how alot of your feel about breaking the tint laws.. you value your company and it is not worth throwing it away for one customer that comes in and wants 5% all around. What if... The tint laws changed and there was no law... you can install what ever you wanted... what would be your personal limit..
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Legal Limit Change Coming soon 1 2
by Guest jcoe- 11 replies
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Hey I'm in VA and the current legallimit is 50%FR and 35% Rr, we currently have a new bill that passed though the house and senate called HB1724 allowing 35% all around. The bill is waiting on the Governors signature to become law. The majority of my customers are aware of this bill and aren"t sure what to get installed. I haven"t had any issues YET, but I am just wondering what would you guys install the current legal limit or the future?
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VLT reasons
by Guest Liquik_moquik- 2 replies
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What do you think about different points of VLT? The main question is why. Why do governments set vlt 70% or 30%? Where do they get these numbers from? I think there was no special investigation, statistics or anything else. Maybe the choice was just random?
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Worldwide
by Guest Liquik_moquik- 0 replies
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Europe & USA have a 20-years history of window tint laws. What do you know about tint laws in Asia, Africa? Is limo tint still legal somewhere?!
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NH law
by Guest slim- 1 reply
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Has any heard of a change in NH tint law? I know that the current law states no tint two front windows but I recently had a customer who was with a friend and got a ticket for tint on two front windows but the car was registered in Mass and the cop said it had to meet NH dmv law can this really be true? What would people do traveling cross country I was always under the impression that law mostly went by where it's registered. Any feed back?
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i have a customer wanting his rollups done from Louisiana. I have some Suntek XP 45, Any thoughts if that will pass?
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3rd brake light? 1 2
by Guest ridiculous- 14 replies
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i know the laws in my state all but the one regarding cutting out for the third brake light. where can one find info on this? just wondering if there was such a place or if i have to try and call the state troopers office again? the last time i called them regarding a tint law, he said "duhhhh, i don't know, i'll call ya back" and i never heard from them. so that leads me to believe that the state troopers don't really give a hoot.
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I have a 88 camaro and I have 5% on the back window and 5% on the sides and then I have 35% on my front windshield and it set me back about 300 bucks for it and I have had it on for about 4 months now and finally today I got pulled over for it do u think I should leave the front window and take the sides off or see if there is anyway to go around the ticket and its just a fix it ticket.
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Can you get ticketed for driving a friend's car? PA
by Guest Kinger124- 7 replies
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Two friends of mine were arguing the other day about this subject. This is in PA and it is a 2010 BMW M3 with 20% all around One said that if she were to borrow a friend's car with tint on it SHE could get a ticket for it if pulled over. Of course the other said that's not the case since she didnt own the vehicle. So, has it ever happened to someone? If she borrowed a car and got pulled over for tint could she get a ticket even if she didnt own the car? I cant see how they could ticket the owner either if they werent the one operating the vehicle.
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NC Tint Laws
by Guest goldhawk- 3 replies
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I need to replace the windshield on my classic 1956 Studebaker due to delamination. Do NC's tint laws prohibit buying a windshield with a light green tint in the glass (not film)? The way the law reads it makes it sound like the glass has to be free of tint altogether.
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Can this be fixed? Wondering how this happens
If it is on the outside of the window you should try a bit of Autosol metal polish on a rag to rub it off. Autosol is one of the only polishes that will take stains, rust, rub marks and water spots off glass without even telling us on the package how good it is! For anyone who hasn't tried Autosol, do yourself a favor and get some from your local auto shop next time you're there. You will thank me later I tell people that if Autosol can't clean up their window then they're outta luck. -
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then Dano was correct about trying to polish it out with the proper glass polish. Much care and experience is needed for this type of repair. -
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As far as I can tell @Bhamit seems to be on the outside of the glass.- 1
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I agree with @Dano except that it is on a factory tinted glass. I still think it's a marr in the glass but not sure why it is showing up like it is unless it is on the outside. Just seems off/odd to me. I did see the same type of thing on a front door (laminated) of a Grand Cherokee the other day. Made the damage really stand out after tint but that was on a clear window, not factory tinted. -
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That looks like a mar on the surface, hard to see until the tint is installed due to adding contrast. Not likely that the installer is at fault. You might be able to polish some of that out. Use a professional glass polishing compound and maybe ask a car detailer to do it.- 1
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Brand new vehicle, went to a reputable tint shop and had Formula One Stratos installed. When all was done the shop pointed out to me that they noticed an area on the back passenger window that looked like adhesive or residue but it would not come off. They said maybe it came from the factory this way or something? Running your fingernail over the area you can very barely feel a difference. What is weird it's almost a perfect arch and looks like a white residue with a sort of pattern to it. You can see it more so at certain angles and under brighter light. I have tried to clean it off with glass cleaner to no avail. I will attach a photo but it's kind of hard to show it accuratelty so apologies in advance. I'd love to hear your input on the following: 1. Is there any way possible that the tint shop somehow caused this? I know tint goes on the inside but is there any prep, adhesive, heating to shrink etc.. that might have left this mark? In all fairness it's possible it was there before I tinted the vehicle but I am just surprised I would not have noticed it since the rear windows came factory dyed (I think someone said 20-25 measured) and looking from both the outside and inside I never saw it. The tint added was 50 so certainly darker and thus blemishes more visible. 2. Is something like this fixable? Assuming it can maybe be buffed out or something? If doing so would it impact visibility in that area when looking out or in? Worst case I just live with it. Thank you so much for any and input.
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