Tints
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From: New York
NYS Tint rules
Check link for the rules for Tint in NY State.
Seems you can get limo for the back if you want to.
http://fornax.dmv.state.ny.us/script...YWdlPTE*&p_li=
Seems you can get limo for the back if you want to.
http://fornax.dmv.state.ny.us/script...YWdlPTE*&p_li=
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From: Ca
Originally Posted by Agent$mith
That's the type of tint I have. (chrome metallic tint). It blends in nicely. I was going to get 20% all around, but I don't want to hassle with cops.
I know you don't want to have to spend extra money to get it replaced. I would change it so the damn cops would stop hassling you and get the tint shop sticker so it will vouch that it is legal.
Good luck.
I know you don't want to have to spend extra money to get it replaced. I would change it so the damn cops would stop hassling you and get the tint shop sticker so it will vouch that it is legal.
Good luck.
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From: New York
Originally Posted by Agent$mith
That's the type of tint I have. (chrome metallic tint). It blends in nicely. I was going to get 20% all around, but I don't want to hassle with cops.
I know you don't want to have to spend extra money to get it replaced. I would change it so the damn cops would stop hassling you and get the tint shop sticker so it will vouch that it is legal.
Good luck.
I know you don't want to have to spend extra money to get it replaced. I would change it so the damn cops would stop hassling you and get the tint shop sticker so it will vouch that it is legal.
Good luck.
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From: New York
Originally Posted by blacksc400
I got 35% in front and 5% in the Back, also front half windshield is 25%.
Well, I guess in Las Vegas, we are legal to have all 5% tints.
Well, I guess in Las Vegas, we are legal to have all 5% tints.
how do you see out the back window at night. Im havign a hard time with my 20%. I always roll down my windows to park at nite
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From: New York
Originally Posted by ARISTO*7
i have 20% with black interior and im thinking about dropping down to 5% with 35% on the windshield
i dunno about the windshield being tinted though.. cops will def pull you over for that..
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From: New York
Originally Posted by LEXUS_KID
Just do 35% all the way around I think that should look pretty good 
so i rather just change the front 2 windows...
anybody know of a good place to get it replaced and redone for cheap in queens?
that does a good job???
Take it from someone that knows tints, in NYS the low states the following...
Front windshield may be tinted any % upto the "As-1" line
Front side windows maybe tinted 70% or lighter (factory glass is about 85%)
Rear side windows maybe tinted 70% or lighter
Rear windshield may be tinted any % you like as long as the car has 2 side rear-view mirrors.
Excuses that dont work in court....
its not my car, i borrowed it
i bought it like that
i have a doctors note (unless permit is issued by DMV)
They reason they are cracking down on that is because a cop was shot in NJ through a tinted window and he didnt even know he had it coming. A bigger reason is because the city needs more revenue and cops are pressured to issue summonses for anything they could.
Front windshield may be tinted any % upto the "As-1" line
Front side windows maybe tinted 70% or lighter (factory glass is about 85%)
Rear side windows maybe tinted 70% or lighter
Rear windshield may be tinted any % you like as long as the car has 2 side rear-view mirrors.
Excuses that dont work in court....
its not my car, i borrowed it
i bought it like that
i have a doctors note (unless permit is issued by DMV)
They reason they are cracking down on that is because a cop was shot in NJ through a tinted window and he didnt even know he had it coming. A bigger reason is because the city needs more revenue and cops are pressured to issue summonses for anything they could.
Driver School Candidate
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From: Ohio
I used to get pulled over all the time in Ohio for 20% / 5% and finally got a note from my doctor saying I had Photophobia. this kept me out of any tickets and having to remove the tint.
since then the law in Ohio has changed.
since then the law in Ohio has changed.
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From: New York
"Front side windows maybe tinted 70% or lighter (factory glass is about 85%)"
so if i get 35% tint + the extra 15% factory glass tint.. then I wont be able to tint the car anyways rite?
"Rear side windows maybe tinted 70% or lighter "
does this mean i can't have 20% on the rear windows(back doors)?
so if i get 35% tint + the extra 15% factory glass tint.. then I wont be able to tint the car anyways rite?
"Rear side windows maybe tinted 70% or lighter "
does this mean i can't have 20% on the rear windows(back doors)?
Originally Posted by LextacyGS4
Take it from someone that knows tints, in NYS the low states the following...
Front windshield may be tinted any % upto the "As-1" line
Front side windows maybe tinted 70% or lighter (factory glass is about 85%)
Rear side windows maybe tinted 70% or lighter
Rear windshield may be tinted any % you like as long as the car has 2 side rear-view mirrors.
Excuses that dont work in court....
its not my car, i borrowed it
i bought it like that
i have a doctors note (unless permit is issued by DMV)
They reason they are cracking down on that is because a cop was shot in NJ through a tinted window and he didnt even know he had it coming. A bigger reason is because the city needs more revenue and cops are pressured to issue summonses for anything they could.
Front windshield may be tinted any % upto the "As-1" line
Front side windows maybe tinted 70% or lighter (factory glass is about 85%)
Rear side windows maybe tinted 70% or lighter
Rear windshield may be tinted any % you like as long as the car has 2 side rear-view mirrors.
Excuses that dont work in court....
its not my car, i borrowed it
i bought it like that
i have a doctors note (unless permit is issued by DMV)
They reason they are cracking down on that is because a cop was shot in NJ through a tinted window and he didnt even know he had it coming. A bigger reason is because the city needs more revenue and cops are pressured to issue summonses for anything they could.
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From: Washington
Around here, the State Patrol carry a device that measures the amount of light the window will pass. (I think it's 35%) I made the comment to one about not having anything better to do than hassle people about window tint. He told me that A-It's the law (So is driving 45 in a 60 zone, but I didn't remind him of that) and B- A number of drug arrests he was involved in the car was heavily tinted. He also related that if he pulled someone over that had tinted windows and couldn't see what the people inside were doing, it would be very possible the people who were stopped would, for his safety, also be staring down the barrel of his Glock.
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From: WA
Your mistake was putting tint on the front window. I have 20% all around EXCEPT the front window and the legal limit is 35% here. Try to take off the front window tint or drive with the sunroof open more often, especially if you have black interior compared to tan interior. Good luck.
Last edited by NoS; Jun 15, 2005 at 04:25 PM.