Was wondering the same thing. Not clear on the location being the 405 does not go to Simi.
FWIW, the patrols on the 118 are pretty heavy in the NW Valley. I'm in Northridge, but usually drive with all windows down.

 

Yes, 118... sorry about that.

 

Yeah, I forget exactly what exit, but it was pretty much near Kuehner Drive exit....

Yeah, that area is so heavily patrolled it's nuts! Definitely roll with caution through there.

 

Funny how people tint their front windshield and btch about getting a ticket when you ALL know it's illegal. Sorry didn't mean to sound like a jackass.

 

^^ true true, and my post is more of a warning for people in this particular area since those cops seem to actually care.

The truth is, in CA most cops don't even bother you unless you are completely dark.

Since you are from FL you understand how hot the car gets in a state with lots of sunshine like CA... so most people here have the tint because it keeps the car cooler and it's less painful than full sunshine coming in from the side.

Oh, and just to be clear it's not my front windshield, but my driver's door windows (which is still also illegal in CA).

 

^^ Good clarification, especially for us California people. The warning is appreciated too.

IMHO, lack of front plates, heavily blacked-out brake/tail/side lights, 20% tint on front side windows are going to get more negative attention from cops (in that order) in California. Tinted front windshields are extremely rare here.

 

+1

 

That's nothing. I'm running 5% all around (except windshield) all around the car. They just used that to hit you over the head for revenue.

 

You know, I've been having the urge to lightly tint my fronts too. They are already lightly tinted in the rears. Now this would remind me to not do it.

 

It's not the $15 they want--- it's the excuse to pull you over

 

Damn they are really tough over there in Cali on tints huh?? I got pulled over the other night for speeding here in Miami and sure enough the cop told me to roll both windows half way down and when he put the meter on them..... 3% lol. So I got 3 tickets 1 speeding(criminally) and 2 for the windows. And then the FHP tells me to just get a reciept that I removed the tints and take it to court when I go for the speeding ticket and he'll let me go on the tints. And I asked him you sure I dont need any pictures or anything else and he said nope just a receipt that I removed them, and Im thinking in my head you know what im gonna do, just go to my buddy's shop that does tints and tell him to just give me a receipt that I "removed" my tints... people dont think!!, g/l

 

This is exactly why I have resisted getting my windows tinted. A beer and a shot within 1 hour and you run the risk of blowing a 0.08 (NJ) and getting a DUI. Granted I hardly drink anymore, but it will be the one night I have that beer and a shot, and get pulled over for tinted windows.

 

Aw man...! that sucks sorry to hear cuz I know how they are out there in simi
I got a ticket when I had my S2000...



toHn

 

I have 35% on my fronts. Just gotta keep the look out for cops, and be quick to roll down your windows if one comes in sight.

 

Yep, I have 35% on all windows except windshield of course.

I can't be bothered with the rolling down windows every time I pass a Starbucks or doughnut shop.