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Yellojacket · 04-22-2010, 10:09 PM

I got pulled over years ago for a 'speed contest' The cop didn't have a radar out but obviously know me and the celica I was with were going over the posted 35mph. He pulled me over and since he couldn't prove a speed he ticketed me for my window tint instead. I had 5% on the back window and 2 coats of 5% tint on the side windows. I know....just asking for a ticket with that degree of tint and it probably wasn't safe to drive in cloudy weather or night for that matter. Had to have the tint removed and taken to the state police for verification the car was legal again. Since then I have gone with 20%. Dark enough and doesn't attract quite as much attention. Haven't got the camaro tinted yet.. debating on staying legal at 35% or going with the 20%???

WhiteSnake79 · 04-23-2010, 11:54 AM

My state legal limit is 35% as well, so I decided to stay legal with my Camaro. I was skeptical when I dropped it off hoping it was going to be dark enough, and I was pleasantly surprised when I picked it up. I have 20% on my Yukon, and I swear I can't tell the difference between the two when I'm inside. I'm sure it's because of the window size, number of windows, etc. but 35% is just fine on the Camaro. And this way, you don't have to worry about getting a ticket and having it removed which isn't free either.

Gman8 · 06-21-2010, 01:19 PM

Unlike many laws this particular one makes sense. As another poster mentioned, if a cop walks up to a car and the windows are completely blacked out it puts the officer in a dangerous position. However, it sucks because 5% tint looks awesome!

ssmike · 06-21-2010, 03:21 PM

Can some of you guys post up pics so we can see the difference between the tints? I want tinting but don't know what degree to go with. I want to stay as close to legal but get a blacked out look at the same time! Anyone know what the law is for New York State?

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 06-21-2010, 04:39 PM

I am SO HAPPY ILLINOIS passed the 35% on ALL windows. LEGAL makes ME

HAPPY. TOO many people get DARK tint and wonder why they get pulled over?

ITS AGAINST THE LAW...

LS3 SS · 06-24-2010, 06:18 AM

5%? Jesus. I wonder how long it takes people with that much tint to back into a parking space.

BozFour · 06-24-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LS3 SS

5%? Jesus. I wonder how long it takes people with that much tint to back into a parking space.

Not long when you have a backup camera

I have 5% love the look and havent been bothered by cops, on a side note if you keep getting pulled over. Go to your eye doctor say your eyes are sensitive to light he will give you a tint exemption that the DMV signs keep it in your car. Problem solved.

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 06-24-2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BozFour

Not long when you have a backup camera

I have 5% love the look and havent been bothered by cops, on a side note if you keep getting pulled over. Go to your eye doctor say your eyes are sensitive to light he will give you a tint exemption that the DMV signs keep it in your car. Problem solved.

NOT that easy my friend. Maybe for you in your city with your Dr.

BozFour · 06-24-2010, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEFF2010SSMANUAL

NOT that easy my friend. Maybe for you in your city with your Dr.

Yea guess it depends where you are, i was just throwing out a scenario.

Dippkpmann · 06-24-2010, 03:40 PM

So how exactly did the cop pull you over? Like did you have your windows rolled up when he approached you or something?

Michael_Js · 06-24-2010, 03:59 PM

I've gotten pulled over, for something else, twice. 1st officer asked me to roll up my window because he thought the tint was a little dark - no ticket, but he said with this car, someone down the line is sure to give you a ticket for the tint - he was a very cool cop.

2nd officer, said nothing - pulled me over for 10 over the limit and no front plate. Got a ticket for the missing front LP only. Nothing about the tint.

On both occasions, I opened the sunroof shade and rolled both windows down before I stopped the car. Now, I have 35% (I think) on the back 3 windows, and 65% on the front two. Looks plenty dark enough for me

Ouch is all I can say for you though ;(

06-24-2010, 03:59 PM	#39
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	I've gotten pulled over, for something else, twice. 1st officer asked me to roll up my window because he thought the tint was a little dark - no ticket, but he said with this car, someone down the line is sure to give you a ticket for the tint - he was a very cool cop. 2nd officer, said nothing - pulled me over for 10 over the limit and no front plate. Got a ticket for the missing front LP only. Nothing about the tint. On both occasions, I opened the sunroof shade and rolled both windows down before I stopped the car. Now, I have 35% (I think) on the back 3 windows, and 65% on the front two. Looks plenty dark enough for me Ouch is all I can say for you though ;( __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

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04-22-2010, 10:09 PM	#29
Yellojacket Drives: 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 373	I got pulled over years ago for a 'speed contest' The cop didn't have a radar out but obviously know me and the celica I was with were going over the posted 35mph. He pulled me over and since he couldn't prove a speed he ticketed me for my window tint instead. I had 5% on the back window and 2 coats of 5% tint on the side windows. I know....just asking for a ticket with that degree of tint and it probably wasn't safe to drive in cloudy weather or night for that matter. Had to have the tint removed and taken to the state police for verification the car was legal again. Since then I have gone with 20%. Dark enough and doesn't attract quite as much attention. Haven't got the camaro tinted yet.. debating on staying legal at 35% or going with the 20%???

04-23-2010, 11:54 AM	#30
WhiteSnake79 Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 165	My state legal limit is 35% as well, so I decided to stay legal with my Camaro. I was skeptical when I dropped it off hoping it was going to be dark enough, and I was pleasantly surprised when I picked it up. I have 20% on my Yukon, and I swear I can't tell the difference between the two when I'm inside. I'm sure it's because of the window size, number of windows, etc. but 35% is just fine on the Camaro. And this way, you don't have to worry about getting a ticket and having it removed which isn't free either.

06-21-2010, 01:19 PM	#31
Gman8 Drives: 2012 SS/RS ashen grey metallic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 75	Unlike many laws this particular one makes sense. As another poster mentioned, if a cop walks up to a car and the windows are completely blacked out it puts the officer in a dangerous position. However, it sucks because 5% tint looks awesome!

06-21-2010, 03:21 PM	#32
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Can some of you guys post up pics so we can see the difference between the tints? I want tinting but don't know what degree to go with. I want to stay as close to legal but get a blacked out look at the same time! Anyone know what the law is for New York State?

06-21-2010, 04:39 PM	#33
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	I am SO HAPPY ILLINOIS passed the 35% on ALL windows. LEGAL makes ME HAPPY. TOO many people get DARK tint and wonder why they get pulled over? ITS AGAINST THE LAW...

06-24-2010, 06:18 AM	#34
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	5%? Jesus. I wonder how long it takes people with that much tint to back into a parking space.

06-24-2010, 03:40 PM	#38
Dippkpmann Drives: 2002 4 runner Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 71	So how exactly did the cop pull you over? Like did you have your windows rolled up when he approached you or something?