Illegal window tint

[KaaBoom]

Originally Posted by engineman

Think about how a cop will approach you the next time you get stopped. Would it surprise you if he had his gun in his hand?

When I had tinted windows I aways rolled down my windows when I got pulled over. It’s didn’t prevent me from getting a ticket for the illegal tint, but no cop ever pulled a gun on me.

[Me007gold]

Originally Posted by KaaBoom

When I had tinted windows I aways rolled down my windows when I got pulled over. It’s didn’t prevent me from getting a ticket for the illegal tint, but no cop ever pulled a gun on me.

I do the same thing, granted I don't have darker then allowed tint, but rolling down windows is the smart thing to do regardless of tint or not.

[Yakscsd]

Originally Posted by Bummer

It has been proven time and time again, the claims that Dark Tinted Vehicle Windows will reduce the vehicle's interior temperature are nothing but BS, more than likely, Marketing BS.

Can you provide links to a few of these sources? Common sense says otherwise, and my anecdotal observations confirm it.

Originally Posted by mortpes

You should know that if your windows fail the meter the vehicle will be impounded and will not be released until it is road legal. Think of yourself in a yard with a razor attempting to remove the film so your vehicle can be released.

As pointed out, this is simply wrong. At best it is correct in only the odd nanny state, but even then i doubt it. Simply doesn't make sense.

Originally Posted by badlander

In some jurisdictions if they ticket you for having tinted windows in the front side windows you cannot move the car or truck until that is removed.

See above.

Originally Posted by KaaBoom

When I had tinted windows I aways rolled down my windows when I got pulled over. It’s didn’t prevent me from getting a ticket for the illegal tint, but no cop ever pulled a gun on me.

You probably aren't black.


But seriously what a thread. I've never seen so much mis-information and never knew the anti-tint group had such strong supporters. Seems simple, if you don't like tint, don't do it.

The most ridiculous opposition is from those who defend making a police officer "comfortable". That isn't my responsibility and is honestly very low on my list of concerns. They don't do much to make me comfortable, and would infringe on my rights in a heartbeat. if tint is a problem for an officer, he/she should become a fireman.

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by lepoisson

Because it looks better, and some states have ridiculous requirements for tint.

And it's my car. Shouldn't I be able to modify it how I please as long as it does not affect others?

No, you shouldn't. The tint shops in your state should be familiar with what's allowable, and can give you what is in compliance with the law. When I had that done in my state, they even gave me a document stating the degree of tint and who installed it, in case I got pulled over. No problems so far, and it's been a few years.

[shortel]

can we close this thread already?