Tinting windshield - full tint [HUD equipped]

[blackedOUTSS610]

Originally Posted by Lil' Nasty

Read Gayton81's post. Then, try collecting (all) the facts before spitting out ignorance.




I've never been pulled over or been issued a ticket. So If or when i get pulled over in the future...I've already received written permission from the state.




This is what I did too.

Well said!

[blackedOUTSS610]

Originally Posted by TheSmokingSuns

I love my 35% windshield tint and 5% limo tint all around. I crack up when people try so hard to look inside but they simply can't.

Car looks amazing!!!

[EMB135Driver]

I believe if your caught with tint on the windshield you're not allowed to drive away with it....so you'll be paying for a tow as well.

[Gayton81]

Hope this helps.

For those of you in Florida and Alabama that are interested: the laws allow you to get tinted beyond what legal statutes are by getting a "needed" prescription from a doctor stating why you need darker or abnormal tint and submitting it to the state for review. In both states for my situation was from an eye doctor and in my wife's case the neurologist due to migraines from the light. We submitted to Tallahassee DMV when we lived in Fl and to Montgomery DMV while living in AL. Once "approved" by the state (and yes they can deny it) they will give you documentation to keep in your car for any legal reasons.

On that note I do think there is a point where it's too dark or too visual limiting so just use smart judgements. And so you are aware I used to be FL LEO and also used to install tint for a living so I know both sides.

https://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/forms/BTR/83390.pdf


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[jcampos]

Originally Posted by Gayton81

Hope this helps.

For those of you in Florida and Alabama that are interested: the laws allow you to get tinted beyond what legal statutes are by getting a "needed" prescription from a doctor stating why you need darker or abnormal tint and submitting it to the state for review. In both states for my situation was from an eye doctor and in my wife's case the neurologist due to migraines from the light. We submitted to Tallahassee DMV when we lived in Fl and to Montgomery DMV while living in AL. Once "approved" by the state (and yes they can deny it) they will give you documentation to keep in your car for any legal reasons.

On that note I do think there is a point where it's too dark or too visual limiting so just use smart judgements. And so you are aware I used to be FL LEO and also used to install tint for a living so I know both sides.

https://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/forms/BTR/83390.pdf


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Agreed.

I just do not agree with those whom try to make excuse as to why they should have their whole front windshield tinted just as dark as the rest when they do not need it, it is just unsafe. Honestly, IMO, if the sun hurts your eyes you should invest in some proper eyewear i.e. SUNGLASSES. But I get the hint around here, many will try and give whatever excuse they can to not follow the law or go around it or those whom piggy back on the idea. Hell I can go get a sissy note, sorry I mean a Dr. note because the sun hurts my eyes but I don't. Anyways, sorry if I made a few of you upset, it wasn't my intentions. Good luck with blocking out the sun with your tint. Like the old saying goes, "if you can't stand the heat, get out the street" or in this case "if you can't stand the sun, stay out of it". Lol "unsubscribe"

[blackedOUTSS610]

Originally Posted by Gayton81

Hope this helps.

For those of you in Florida and Alabama that are interested: the laws allow you to get tinted beyond what legal statutes are by getting a "needed" prescription from a doctor stating why you need darker or abnormal tint and submitting it to the state for review. In both states for my situation was from an eye doctor and in my wife's case the neurologist due to migraines from the light. We submitted to Tallahassee DMV when we lived in Fl and to Montgomery DMV while living in AL. Once "approved" by the state (and yes they can deny it) they will give you documentation to keep in your car for any legal reasons.

On that note I do think there is a point where it's too dark or too visual limiting so just use smart judgements. And so you are aware I used to be FL LEO and also used to install tint for a living so I know both sides.

https://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/forms/BTR/83390.pdf


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Great info thanks!!!

[URBAN LEGEND]

Originally Posted by jcampos

Agreed.

I just do not agree with those whom try to make excuse as to why they should have their whole front windshield tinted just as dark as the rest when they do not need it, it is just unsafe. Honestly, IMO, if the sun hurts your eyes you should invest in some proper eyewear i.e. SUNGLASSES. But I get the hint around here, many will try and give whatever excuse they can to not follow the law or go around it or those whom piggy back on the idea. Hell I can go get a sissy note, sorry I mean a Dr. note because the sun hurts my eyes but I don't. Anyways, sorry if I made a few of you upset, it wasn't my intentions. Good luck with blocking out the sun with your tint. Like the old saying goes, "if you can't stand the heat, get out the street" or in this case "if you can't stand the sun, stay out of it". Lol "unsubscribe"

I know you are young and tough. That's the way you come across. However, many people have disabilities. That doesn't make them weak or a sissy.

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by scandata

That note would get you laughed out of court with a suggestion to wear sunglasses.

With a Correct Med exemption, he would be fine. My Mom had an exemption not to wear Seat Belts due to some abdominal thing.

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by Gayton81

Hope this helps.

For those of you in Florida and Alabama that are interested: the laws allow you to get tinted beyond what legal statutes are by getting a "needed" prescription from a doctor stating why you need darker or abnormal tint and submitting it to the state for review. In both states for my situation was from an eye doctor and in my wife's case the neurologist due to migraines from the light. We submitted to Tallahassee DMV when we lived in Fl and to Montgomery DMV while living in AL. Once "approved" by the state (and yes they can deny it) they will give you documentation to keep in your car for any legal reasons.

On that note I do think there is a point where it's too dark or too visual limiting so just use smart judgements. And so you are aware I used to be FL LEO and also used to install tint for a living so I know both sides.

https://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/forms/BTR/83390.pdf


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I'm sure I could qualify, but I don't want to be hassled by the Law and I have too many cars

[TheSmokingSuns]

Originally Posted by blackedOUTSS610

Car looks amazing!!!

Thanks!

[scandata]

I could find a doctor that would write a BS note so I could get a tinted windshield, but thankfully I don't have a condition that requires it. Also, I don't want to be "one of those people." People like all the little old ladies that buy a "Service Animal" patch online, and bring their dog into the grocery store. It's needlessly putting others at risk for their own selfishness. How could I complain about them if I did the same thing with my car? It's just not who I am.

[DMR2]

I know someone who was forced to either scrape the window tint off their driver/passenger side door windows because it was too dark right there on the on the side of the road - or have their car impounded. He chose to scrape it off with the razor blade provided to him by the police and was issued a warning ticket.

Just because some of you all have driven by cops without getting pulled doesn't mean it won't happen. It's only a matter of when.

Also what may be legal in some states may not be legal in others and you can still get pulled over and ticketed in that other state.

Another thing... having tinted windows beyond the legal limit can possibly raise or even "void" your insurance policy, too, so make sure you check with your insurance companies on their policies regarding tinting your windows beyond the legal limits. Last thing I'm sure you want to do is get in a wreck (your fault or not) and find out because your windows are too dark - that your policy is now also voided.

Regardless... tinting your windshield DOES indeed reduce visibility "at night"... maybe not around town where street lights and other cars light up the surrounding areas outside your vehicle that make it easy to see... but roll down an unlit two lane back road in the middle of B-F-E Florida (or anywhere really) at night - maybe even in the pouring rain - and hope a deer or something don't jump out in front of you... odds are you won't see it fast enough due to the darkness enhanced by the tint and that split second reaction time you lost would've made a difference in not hitting it or it coming through your nicely tinted windshield and landing in your lap killing you.

It's illegal for a reason... safety of not just yourself and your passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers. Sure it may make the car look good, but is it really worth possible legal fees, higher insurance rates, potentially getting someone hurt, or your own safety?

I get it that it's ok for people with a no-chit medical condition can get the windshield tinted - but even that has its limitations as to how much and what you can do.

Even if it was legal to tint the entire windshield - I still wouldn't do it... it's about as ridiculous as those who tint their tail lights to the point you can't see them light up when the person hits their brakes.

Below are a few good reads on the subject... just something to think about and consider...

http://www.carinsurancecomparison.co...surance-rates/

http://www.boston-car-accident-lawye...setts-law.html

http://home.earthlink.net/~odiehog/Tint.htm

http://www.windowfilmmag.com/2015/04...nt-is-illegal/