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SILVERHAWK · 01-26-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sad54189

I spent some time as an LEO and I never messed with little petty stuff like that. But as others are saying the LEO is going to keep giving you problems until you do remove the tint, so it is probably best to remove it unless you like seeing the LEO and Judge on a daily basis.

I agree to a point, and truely can't remember pulling over for it specifically. I think you would agree though, that if you pulled someone over and gave them a warning, it would definitely be time to ramp up the punishment (first time warning-- second time a ticket) if you saw that person a few days later and the problem was not taken care of like you asked.

Dosin · 01-26-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by canadian ss

If I rob a bank and get caught over and over again, is that harassment?

Robbing a bank is illegal. This is assumig he has LEGAL tint

truth411 · 01-26-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SILVERHAWK

Thats why my State started making things more cut and dry. Now unless you have a waiver you aren't allowed to have any tint on your side windows or any "tinted" material over your license plate or any light not to its original design you can change lights but you can't change how that light was designed ie., cover it over to lessen its function DOT approved it for the way it was designed once you mess with it, that becomes null and void. The OP is most likely doomed..

Whoa!! What state are you in so I know never to live there, especialy in the summer lol.

Edit: So you are only allow to tint the back window?? That sucks.

sad54189 · 01-26-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SILVERHAWK

I agree to a point, and truely can't remember pulling over for it specifically. I think you would agree though, that if you pulled someone over and gave them a warning, it would definitely be time to ramp up the punishment (first time warning-- second time a ticket) if you saw that person a few days later and the problem was not taken care of like you asked.

I agree!

CROOPS34 · 01-26-2011, 11:36 AM

I find it interesting that none of the forum sponsors who supply tail and headlight tints have chimed in on this of all threads. I was thinking of tinting my tails with something really subtle this spring but I'm starting to wonder if I should reconsider. Tickets are easy to pay and remove the tint if it's a touchy situation where you live, but the liability in the case of an accident.... I can't believe I never thought of that. That's big time...

SILVERHAWK · 01-26-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by truth411

Whoa!! What state are you in so I know never to live there, especialy in the summer lol.

Edit: So you are only allow to tint the back window?? That sucks.

I'm in DE and thats correct only the back window and if its a 4 door vehicle the rear seat windows not front driver or passenger without a medical waiver. Someone thought it was too much trouble to have to carry around expensive meters to measure tint %. "OK lets make it easy now its no tint whatsoever without a waiver." I'm not complaining its easier for me to enforce then. (i'm not hard on it though

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SILVERHAWK · 01-26-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sad54189

I agree!

Hired Gun · 01-26-2011, 01:08 PM

For looks they look cool. As far as safety, get real. It is hard as heck to see them in the day time, or a foggy and rainy night. Do everyone around you a service and leave them alone.

I wish that car makers made the break lights flash real fast like the ones I see on here from the aftermarket. They at least get your attention real quick if you lost the attention span even briefly.

I also hate red turn signals on a car. It blends into the brake lights in certain lighting situations.

The Stig · 01-26-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 66olds442

What if your rear lights are tinted but the brake light behind the rear window is in plain (untinted) view. Do you think an injury lawyer would be able to claim you were at fault when you got rear ended?

Are your tail lights tinted? Yes? You're at fault. Tinting the 3rd brake light is the same as tinting tail lights.

SSLarry · 01-26-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 66olds442

What if your rear lights are tinted but the brake light behind the rear window is in plain (untinted) view. Do you think an injury lawyer would be able to claim you were at fault when you got rear ended?

Yes.

The first thing a jury decides on is the dollar amount of the claim. The second is the blame allocation. If the damages are $1,000,000, and you are found 'only' 25% responsible, then your insurance company pays $250,000 (If you don't have insurance, then YOU pay).

You don't think it will be easy to apportion 25% blame to a guy who messed around with any of his factory DOT approved headlights?

When it comes to lighting accessories, I always look for "DOT approved in 50 states" so I cannot be blamed.

TIE FIGHTR · 01-26-2011, 01:19 PM

I'm in Texas, got cited for the same thing and beat it at my hearing...see how I did it here:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71967&page=2

c-dub · 01-26-2011, 01:38 PM

damnit I just bought my tint from headlight armor!! haha i bet the VA cops would get me for this too...fml lol

camaroitalia · 01-26-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by c-dub

damnit I just bought my tint from headlight armor!! haha i bet the VA cops would get me for this too...fml lol

lmao im right there with you man. I was just about to order some.
But i guess now it would be best if i didnt.

Ironheadspearo · 01-26-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by camaroitalia

lmao im right there with you man. I was just about to order some.
But i guess now it would be best if i didnt.

for head and tail lights get the GTS covers. that way you can remove them and put them on at will. the tint is too permanent.

01-26-2011, 01:08 PM	#36
Hired Gun Wild Man Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milford, Ky Posts: 516	For looks they look cool. As far as safety, get real. It is hard as heck to see them in the day time, or a foggy and rainy night. Do everyone around you a service and leave them alone. I wish that car makers made the break lights flash real fast like the ones I see on here from the aftermarket. They at least get your attention real quick if you lost the attention span even briefly. I also hate red turn signals on a car. It blends into the brake lights in certain lighting situations. __________________ 2010 Camaro Black with White Stripes, Jannetty Racing Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, Long Tube Headers, GMPP Axel Back, Emblem Pros Custom "VOODOO" Under hood Bow tie, Chrome Gill Inserts, HUD plate, Sparks Performance White SS front and rear Plate MPD-1 Spoiler

01-26-2011, 01:19 PM	#39
TIE FIGHTR Cousin of Foo Drives: 2010 2LT RS BLACK/BEIGE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 614 View My Garage	I'm in Texas, got cited for the same thing and beat it at my hearing...see how I did it here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71967&page=2 __________________ 'I wish I was the full moon shining off a Camaro's hood' ~ Pearl Jam Wishlist

01-26-2011, 01:38 PM	#40
c-dub It's that guy Drives: 2011 SIM SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hopewell VA Posts: 673 View My Garage	damnit I just bought my tint from headlight armor!! haha i bet the VA cops would get me for this too...fml lol __________________ We mortals are but shadows and dust.

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CROOPS34 Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metalic 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 198 View My Garage	I find it interesting that none of the forum sponsors who supply tail and headlight tints have chimed in on this of all threads. I was thinking of tinting my tails with something really subtle this spring but I'm starting to wonder if I should reconsider. Tickets are easy to pay and remove the tint if it's a touchy situation where you live, but the liability in the case of an accident.... I can't believe I never thought of that. That's big time...