State Window Tint Rules & Laws

[Civicman1988]

in michigan i believe its 35% but the cops in sterling heights dont care as long as they can see in ur car.

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[Turbo_civic25]

i hate highway patrol men because around here the cops can't check for windows. All they can do is pull you over and say ur windows are illegal and that's it. the hi-po's are the only people that can check....so i'm tired of them

[Projectseven]

yeah highway patrol was the only ones that gave me tickets, but when he checked it, it read 3% and he asked me how I saw out of it...lol Not much getting out of that one

[ramcosca]

Just wanted to provide more links.
Here's the ones for Puerto Rico.

Recap of transit laws and ticket quantities: http://www.lexjuris.com/Formularios/...20transito.htm

Link to the law: Article 10.05... http://www.lexjuris.com/lexlex/lextr...nsitocap10.htm

[stevedogg8]

Thanks

[GoMavs]

Nice!

[redrocket600]

JUST WANTED TO CHIP IN MY 2 CENTS

If you're state does not allow tint in the front, check your local DMV and ask if your state allows a "window tint exemption."* I have one here in Iowa, and it allows me to tint my fronts to 35% from the 70% limit. I also tinted my windshield to 35% but because the form does not specify which "front" windows can be tinted, cops cannot give me a ticket.

*note, the exemption has to be filled out by a doctor, either a dermotoligist or an optomitrist. My eye doctor filled mine out, no questions asked because she believes the tint laws are bs...

[01civicrider]

i dont think we can do that in california. heres a layout for rules in cali if this helps anyone.

California Window Tint Law
California Tint Law Enacted: 1999
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN CALIFORNIA?

Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In California, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.

Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in.
Back Side Windows Any darkness can be used.
Rear Window Any darkness can be used.

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN CALIFORNIA?

Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.

Front Side Windows Must not be more reflective than a standard window.
Back Side Windows Must not be more reflective than a standard window.

OTHER CALIFORNIA RULES AND REGULATIONS

Restricted Colors The tint color(s) of RED are not legal by state law.
Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
Medical Exemption State law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint.

i got this from http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/CA/

[mr.rowdy]

Good link...HA i just got a window tint ticket