Busted for dark window tint - Page 5

LED Crazy · 01-20-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshBobGuptaMarley

It's a camaro, they were just checking for dead hookers...

+1

kcsr6 · 01-20-2012, 08:48 PM

I got a ticket for mine too. I got out of it but I'm not peeling it off I just roll my windows down a little when I see Barney Fife lurking.

jdenotter · 01-20-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Obzen

The tint laws are strict on the front windows not the back. Most states don't give a rats ass about the rear windows.

The rear window concerns a police officer just as any other window. So not sure what your valid point is here.

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jcollins91106 · 01-20-2012, 09:09 PM

I would say from a leo stand point the winshield is what got ya...sides and back are one thing, the winshield might indicate you want to hide something....imho

JJPlace1 · 01-20-2012, 09:16 PM

You can tint your windshield legally in Florida IF you have a Doctors prescription / note that it is needed because of your vision !

Camaroshark · 01-20-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshBobGuptaMarley

You can go pretty dark in Florida and still be legal. Only state troopers care down here.

Untrue. I went through one of those random Broward sheriff office checkpoint and they checked my tint levels. I am running legal. I did so figuring the Camaro was a police magnet. I've also been pulled over for one of those red light camera blOcker things and the trooper make me take it off.

Don't risk it

VADR_H8R · 01-20-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Qui3tStorm

Or go to your Optometrist and get a slip saying you need tint on your vehicle because sunlight causes you severe headaches etc ....

I know a few people who do this!!! it works!!!

JJPlace1 · 01-20-2012, 09:23 PM

Like I said , your Doctor can be your best friend !

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Originally Posted by JJPlace1

You can tint your windshield legally in Florida IF you have a Doctors prescription / note that it is needed because of your vision !

Steve · 01-20-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Qui3tStorm

I was just about to comment on that 6" of tint from the top of the windshield. I don't know if its even that much though. But yes windows come from the factory tinted, so any tint put over that is illegal in NYS. I've ran all my vehicles with 20% and funny enough I have only ever been pulled over in my tuner cars for it.

As an LEO the law on tint is foolish, you can have your rear window/trunk totally tinted or even vinyl covered. Same with your rear passenger windows. The only windows not to be covered are the front driver and passengers. The high risk area's are the trunk & unseen rear passengers. You know someone is driving the damn car. And you know if you have tint it's just as hard to see out of it at night as it is to see in. Plus spot lights and maglights work wonders.

Anyway OP, just pay your fine lol, you got caught, take it on the chin. I'd def strip that 35 off the windshield though.

I have never had tint on any vehicle in the past. I plan on doing 35% on everything but the windshield, which I will leave alone. I rarely use the AC during the summer, opting to leave the windows down, so I am thinking they will leave me alone unless I get pulled over for something else.

hightower · 01-20-2012, 09:41 PM

That's pretty dark tint. I guess since you already have it just stick with it though.

Revo1 · 01-20-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jdenotter

The rear window concerns a police officer just as any other window. So not sure what your valid point is here.

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It's true though. To my knowledge, it's LEGAL to tint your rear window as dark as you want in CA, but not the sides. And CA will ticket you for farting in a carpool lane.

mikeSS · 01-20-2012, 10:27 PM

my front two are off. just dont wanna worry about it anymore.

brantley847 · 01-20-2012, 11:21 PM

I don't stop anyone unless I can no longer see the silhouette .. which is pretty fair. That would put the tint somewhere between 4-8% in the day time. I am around 17-20% all around. Most cops do not care about wind shield and rear windows. However, I have had some people state they have serious issues with insurance claims when their windshield is completely tinted (at any %). I believe it is illegal in most states below the AS1 line.

nebchevy · 01-20-2012, 11:30 PM

Well I got pulled over in my maro for my tint and its 14% and I got a 157$ fine and paid it but I will NEVER take off my tint.... But get this I have had my pick up for years with 15% and never once got a ticket or anything.... BS!!!

01-20-2012, 08:48 PM	#58
kcsr6 Drives: 2011 Black LS3 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 261	I got a ticket for mine too. I got out of it but I'm not peeling it off I just roll my windows down a little when I see Barney Fife lurking. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS, Torch Red Bow Ties, 5% Tint, Oracle Side Markers, Forgestar F14's, Pfadt lowering springs, Vararam Intake, VMax Throttle Body, Custom Grind Comp Cam 224/236 114, SLP Under Drive Pulley, Granatelli Wires, Kooks 1 7/8 LTH, Off-road pipes, 3" exhaust, Mike Norris Motorsports Tune 471 RWHP 449 RWTQ! Search for kcsr6 on YouTube for sound clips.

01-20-2012, 09:09 PM	#60
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 511	I would say from a leo stand point the winshield is what got ya...sides and back are one thing, the winshield might indicate you want to hide something....imho __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

01-20-2012, 09:41 PM	#66
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	That's pretty dark tint. I guess since you already have it just stick with it though. __________________ My Camaro Story

01-20-2012, 11:21 PM	#69
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,580	I don't stop anyone unless I can no longer see the silhouette .. which is pretty fair. That would put the tint somewhere between 4-8% in the day time. I am around 17-20% all around. Most cops do not care about wind shield and rear windows. However, I have had some people state they have serious issues with insurance claims when their windshield is completely tinted (at any %). I believe it is illegal in most states below the AS1 line. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

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