Busted for dark window tint - Page 3

Blitz · 01-20-2012, 10:15 AM

I agree with the others, windshield tint is a red flag just about anywhere. The side windows you can probably get away with as long as you don't get pulled over for something else, but the front window, they will just keep targeting you.

patternpilot · 01-20-2012, 10:34 AM

In Washington state 35% is the max on autos, and only on the side and back windows, with a 6 inch strip across the top of the windshield. You are required to carry documentation of the percent of tint. State law states that the installer will apply a sticker to the drivers door post. I just had my 2012 done and they only gave me paper documentation. Works for me. If I get pulled over at least it is legal and installed by a licensed installer and I can show documentation. There is no real purpose in knowingly breaking the law. I just want to be left alone to enjoy my car. Being lawful is one way.

Fiveg56 · 01-20-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jdenotter

Dark tint is dangerous to Police Officer as he can not see what's going on in a car when he approaches. Even though you may not think you are a threat well he don't know you just like you don't know him.

Right on.

meissen · 01-20-2012, 10:58 AM

It's only a threat if your windows are rolled up as he approaches, which no one would do unless they are trying to hide something -- windows tinted or not.

Make it the law that windows must be rolled down before the officer approaches the vehicle, tint problem solved.

Revo1 · 01-20-2012, 11:18 AM

I'd pull it and retint. I have 35% on my side windows, and that's been dark enough for me, and never been harassed about it. I've been stopped twice in this car, and they both nailed me for not having a front plate, but never even looked twice at my 35% tint.

Earl · 01-20-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 2 2

No I wouldn't, you drive a nice car and the police are jealous. Is he making you drive to the police station and show you that it has been taken off? I would remove it.. I had 1 percent all around except for the window and took it off after my first ticket. Just use a fabric steamer to remove it.

1%?

hmmmm

Earl · 01-20-2012, 11:26 AM

In Denver every car on the road has dark tint. Seriously I rarely see a car with out tinted windows. The legal limit in CO is 27% or 29%. I have 20% and have never gotten pulled over but I have heard of other people getting pulled over for it.

Bottom line is that if you have ANYTHING illegal about your car you chance being pulled over AND ticketed for it. Same with the no front plate thing.

If a cop suspects you for anything then they will use the tint or no plate as an excuse to pull you over and check you out for "other things".

I don't do anything illegal so I don't worry about it.

justa25thTA · 01-20-2012, 11:29 AM

leave it, that way you can come back and bad mouth the cops when you get a ticket for it.

heRS · 01-20-2012, 11:36 AM

I wear sunglasses. No worries about getting pulled over for tint!

papawattz · 01-20-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Acevtwin

I would love to have my windows tinted but a few years back I was pulled over by the Michigan State police for tinted windows on my Montecarlo SS. He even wrote the ticket as obstructed view. I got points for it. No more tint for me.

I also received a window tint ticket from our good ol' Blue boys of Michigan. Mine was 2 years ago, in my 08' Silverado. The only difference was he issued me a faulty equiptment ticket, or something like that, and it was a fine of 125.00 or show any officer that I removed the tint and pay no fine, plus mine was a no-points ticket. I just paid the ticket, because it would be about 100.00 to replace the tint and I just can't do a vehicle with no tint

So now whenever I see a cop I just roll down my windows, problem solved!

Powhusku · 01-20-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JoshBobGuptaMarley

Maybe loose the windshield tint. It's what gets you pulled over in Florida too. They don't seem to care as much about the other windows but when they can tell you did the windshield they usually write you up.

Vaux96 · 01-20-2012, 11:43 AM

You could chance it if you like, but if this same guy sees you again and you didn't take it off after he let you go for it, you can be sure he is going to stop you again and write you a ticket this time.

WadeWilson · 01-20-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ron10

guess i'm in the minority,i say get legal tint and not ever have to worry about getting pulled over for ilegal tint again.

No you aren't in the minority. Remove it or chance getting a ticket next time.

Powhusku · 01-20-2012, 11:50 AM

So far I have yet to be pulled over. But whenever I have a cop that seems to be keeping a close eye on me, I just roll my windows down.

01-20-2012, 10:15 AM	#29
Blitz Drives: 2012 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 738	I agree with the others, windshield tint is a red flag just about anywhere. The side windows you can probably get away with as long as you don't get pulled over for something else, but the front window, they will just keep targeting you. __________________

01-20-2012, 10:34 AM	#30
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 934 View My Garage	In Washington state 35% is the max on autos, and only on the side and back windows, with a 6 inch strip across the top of the windshield. You are required to carry documentation of the percent of tint. State law states that the installer will apply a sticker to the drivers door post. I just had my 2012 done and they only gave me paper documentation. Works for me. If I get pulled over at least it is legal and installed by a licensed installer and I can show documentation. There is no real purpose in knowingly breaking the law. I just want to be left alone to enjoy my car. Being lawful is one way. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

01-20-2012, 10:58 AM	#32
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,598	It's only a threat if your windows are rolled up as he approaches, which no one would do unless they are trying to hide something -- windows tinted or not. Make it the law that windows must be rolled down before the officer approaches the vehicle, tint problem solved. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

01-20-2012, 11:18 AM	#33
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	I'd pull it and retint. I have 35% on my side windows, and that's been dark enough for me, and never been harassed about it. I've been stopped twice in this car, and they both nailed me for not having a front plate, but never even looked twice at my 35% tint. Attached Images __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

01-20-2012, 11:29 AM	#36
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	leave it, that way you can come back and bad mouth the cops when you get a ticket for it. __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

01-20-2012, 11:26 AM	#35
Earl Account Suspended Drives: Camaro Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 278	In Denver every car on the road has dark tint. Seriously I rarely see a car with out tinted windows. The legal limit in CO is 27% or 29%. I have 20% and have never gotten pulled over but I have heard of other people getting pulled over for it. Bottom line is that if you have ANYTHING illegal about your car you chance being pulled over AND ticketed for it. Same with the no front plate thing. If a cop suspects you for anything then they will use the tint or no plate as an excuse to pull you over and check you out for "other things". I don't do anything illegal so I don't worry about it.

01-20-2012, 11:36 AM	#37
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	I wear sunglasses. No worries about getting pulled over for tint! __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

01-20-2012, 11:43 AM	#40
Vaux96 Drives: 45th 2SS LS3, 05 Ram 1500 SLT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 389	You could chance it if you like, but if this same guy sees you again and you didn't take it off after he let you go for it, you can be sure he is going to stop you again and write you a ticket this time.

01-20-2012, 11:50 AM	#42
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,743 View My Garage	So far I have yet to be pulled over. But whenever I have a cop that seems to be keeping a close eye on me, I just roll my windows down. __________________

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