NYPD Cracking Down on Tints
12-21-10, 08:50 AM
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when i did that, the judge said it doesnt matter. u had tints on during the time of the offense so i had to pay the full amount but gonna fight that along with the driving slow ticket.
i think its illegal to have any % on the door windows now. my friend got 4 tickets, one for each window.
i think its illegal to have any % on the door windows now. my friend got 4 tickets, one for each window.
And yes, it its illegal now to have >30% tint on any side window while the rear window can still be as dark are you like. They clarified the law about 3 years ago I believe. And yes you can be cited for every window. They usually won't do that unless you're being a serious azz because a judge will likely just throw out the other three if they're on the same docket. But if a cop really wants to mess with you, they can have each officer write the ticket and increasing the chances the tix show up on different dockets to make your world a lil bit more miserable in dealing with them.
In new jersey theres a state law not allowing ANY tint period on the front 3 windows. not even one of those walmart sun shade things. they will fail you asap on your inspection and log it in their system when your time comes.
In NY they usually do not bust out the detector to rate your tints but as long as they can see you when they do a random check youre "usually" fine to go. its just a safety issue, you just never know whos behind that window aiming a weapon right at you, youre family or the officer. a crazy world we live in but its life
In NY they usually do not bust out the detector to rate your tints but as long as they can see you when they do a random check youre "usually" fine to go. its just a safety issue, you just never know whos behind that window aiming a weapon right at you, youre family or the officer. a crazy world we live in but its life
We invite them to 'talk' to us when we modify. So it should be expected and you should be prepared to deal with the consequences. There are tons of us modding and we never take the time to see what's legal or not.
Examples
License plate has to be a minimum distance from the ground
No blue/red lights on vehicle are legal
Sidemarkers have to be amber
Airbags are legal, using them while moving is not
No vehicle can have more than four lamps (exceeding 300 watt candlepower) at a time. I believe the DRL's are just under but most of us switch bulbs which may put us over the limit. Then when you ride with your fogs on = not legal.
12-21-10, 07:21 PM
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Doesn't work for every judge and it's about how you present yourself to the judge. Go in looking professional or put together and then tell the judge you were ignorant of the law but as soon as you were aware (asking for mercy), you went out the next day and had the tint removed. (shown by the date of the ticket).
12-21-10, 08:49 PM
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haha! not everyone gets the same courtesy. highway is usually more strict.
if you have a heavily modded car with unlawful mods, then its a good idea to get a beater for daily. saves me from being pulled over.
12-22-10, 07:47 AM
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joe, it just gives you more time to save for that big dollar ticket right there.
I'm thinking that since I don't drive the car very often anymore, I am going to get the front windshield blue 50%. Won't be as obnoxious since the whole car isn't tinted crazy any more. Whatever.
I'm thinking that since I don't drive the car very often anymore, I am going to get the front windshield blue 50%. Won't be as obnoxious since the whole car isn't tinted crazy any more. Whatever.
12-22-10, 11:49 AM
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this is why i used to have and still have (although i don't use them for the same reasons anymore) 1 completely stock car for times when i know i don't want to draw any unwanted attention to myself... 
sometimes you just want to blend in, and sometimes you don't.
sometimes you just want to blend in, and sometimes you don't.
12-22-10, 12:25 PM
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Or you could just drive your car hard around town enough and get stopped often enough so that they all know you're ok and they just leave you alone. I've had officers tell me that other officers mentioned my car because of the license plate. Most of the time as long as I'm respectful, they move me right along and I don't have to pull out any 'badges'
Rookies are the only ones to give me a hard time and unfortunately that's who they are assigning to write the most QOL (quality of life) tickets while on foot patrol.
(I do curse them the frick out under my breath after I am a block away and finished counting blessings though)
Rookies are the only ones to give me a hard time and unfortunately that's who they are assigning to write the most QOL (quality of life) tickets while on foot patrol.
(I do curse them the frick out under my breath after I am a block away and finished counting blessings though)
12-22-10, 01:08 PM
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Do I have to drive at the maximum speed limit or can I drive slower?
The maximum speed limit is just that, the maximum speed at which drivers can lawfully operate their motor vehicles. This does not mean that drivers must drive at this speed limit; they can, and should in many cases, drive at speeds less than the maximum speed limit, such as when the pavement is wet or icy. However, driving too slowly can also be dangerous. Some Interstate highways have posted minimum speeds, usually 40 mph. In general, it is safest to drive with the flow of traffic unless that flow is exceeding the speed limit. On Interstate and other limited-access highways drivers should use the right lanes when possible to help prevent congestion and acts of aggressive driving.
The maximum speed limit is just that, the maximum speed at which drivers can lawfully operate their motor vehicles. This does not mean that drivers must drive at this speed limit; they can, and should in many cases, drive at speeds less than the maximum speed limit, such as when the pavement is wet or icy. However, driving too slowly can also be dangerous. Some Interstate highways have posted minimum speeds, usually 40 mph. In general, it is safest to drive with the flow of traffic unless that flow is exceeding the speed limit. On Interstate and other limited-access highways drivers should use the right lanes when possible to help prevent congestion and acts of aggressive driving.
SPEED
You must obey the posted speed limit, or, if no limit is posted, drive no faster than 55 mph (88 km/h). Often, it is just common sense to keep your actual speed limit well below the posted limit. For example, the legal limit on an icy or foggy expressway might be 55 mph (88 km/h), or even 65 mph (100 km/h) on some highways, but the safe speed to drive would be much lower. Even if you were to drive at 50 mph (80 km/h) on that hazardous highway, a police officer could ticket you for driving at a speed "not reasonable and prudent" for existing conditions. As with right-of-way, speed limits are not absolutes. You must adjust your speed if conditions require it.
To keep traffic flowing smoothly, some highways also have minimum speed limits. Driving slower than the minimum speed can interrupt the traffic flow and create a dangerous situation. Even if there is no minimum speed limit, those driving much slower than the posted limit can be as dangerous as driving too fast.
You must obey the posted speed limit, or, if no limit is posted, drive no faster than 55 mph (88 km/h). Often, it is just common sense to keep your actual speed limit well below the posted limit. For example, the legal limit on an icy or foggy expressway might be 55 mph (88 km/h), or even 65 mph (100 km/h) on some highways, but the safe speed to drive would be much lower. Even if you were to drive at 50 mph (80 km/h) on that hazardous highway, a police officer could ticket you for driving at a speed "not reasonable and prudent" for existing conditions. As with right-of-way, speed limits are not absolutes. You must adjust your speed if conditions require it.
To keep traffic flowing smoothly, some highways also have minimum speed limits. Driving slower than the minimum speed can interrupt the traffic flow and create a dangerous situation. Even if there is no minimum speed limit, those driving much slower than the posted limit can be as dangerous as driving too fast.