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Nov 16, 2010 | 04:52 PM

NyAcUrATL08

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5 percent back, 30 in front

Anyone have pictures of a TL with 5 percent tint in the back and either 20 or 30 percent in the front? Thanks

Nov 16, 2010 | 05:23 PM

EATSLEEPRACE

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4get that if you gonna do it.............do it all the way 5%......you still going to get the ticket anyway........lol

Nov 16, 2010 | 05:54 PM

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4get that if you gonna do it.............do it all the way 5%......you still going to get the ticket anyway........lol

how would I get a ticket isnt 30% in the front legal?

Nov 16, 2010 | 05:59 PM

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if youre located in new york like your username suggests, the laws are 0% on windshield, 70% on sides, any% on rear.

if youre not in new york, google your state's laws.

Nov 16, 2010 | 06:01 PM

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The back window is the one the cops get the most upset about if they cant see u

Nov 16, 2010 | 06:16 PM

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oooooo, I didnt realize that by back window it means your rear view window. I thought it meant the windows for the back seats. I just read online that in NY, all 4 side windows can be 70% or lighter (pointless). I thought you could go as dark as you wanted for the back side windows?

What about for SUV's? Youre allowed 20% tint on the back side windows right?

Nov 16, 2010 | 06:18 PM

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Suvs yeah,but thats factory tint we are talking about.

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Nov 16, 2010 | 06:31 PM

NyAcUrATL08

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Suvs yeah,but thats factory tint we are talking about.

yea factory for SUV's is 20%. So all four side windows on a car (not the rear view window) can be 70% or lighter to be legal?

Nov 16, 2010 | 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 03tLsNBP

if youre located in new york like your username suggests, the laws are 0% on windshield, 70% on sides, any% on rear.

if youre not in new york, google your state's laws.

nope now its 70% all around for cars, only SUVs can have any % on the rears, total BS , i know, but i already got ticketed for it and the judge confirmed

Nov 16, 2010 | 06:59 PM

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if you get 70%.....its like not having anything..........everyone in the city get 30% ..but if a cop ever stops you, you can still get the ticket.........i tried everything i even had 5% rear windshield with 45%percent all around and i still got the ticket............thats why now 5% all day, car looks like a cave....

Nov 16, 2010 | 07:17 PM

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5% in back and 30% on the front, as requested. Nothing on the windshield.

Before buying the car this summer:

And last Saturday after skiing Copper Mtn in Colorado.

Nov 16, 2010 | 07:25 PM

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^ lucky! - NY08.. dnt u have 20% tints alrdy?

Nov 16, 2010 | 07:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EATSLEEPRACE

4get that if you gonna do it.............do it all the way 5%......you still going to get the ticket anyway........lol

exactly! and if u are in ny i recommend getting something MUCH lighter! *FYI* 70 is legal in nyc

i of all people cannot believe im sayen this, but u know 13 tickets later at 130 a pop, enough is enough, and if u think ur going to drive around with it down....HA they will ask u to RAISE them and then give u a ticket....so spare urself the trouble!

Nov 16, 2010 | 07:29 PM

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Quote:

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The back window is the one the cops get the most upset about if they cant see u

they cant do/say shit about the back.....its the side that screw u!

Nov 16, 2010 | 07:30 PM

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nope now its 70% all around for cars, only SUVs can have any % on the rears, total BS , i know, but i already got ticketed for it and the judge confirmed

ALL AROUND!@!????? are u Fing KIDDIG ME!!???!

Nov 16, 2010 | 07:37 PM

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nvm i read ur region post haha sucks. NY cops seem rly strict bout that crap.. I kno driving there is crazy as hell haha esp the city

Nov 16, 2010 | 08:17 PM

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nvm i read ur region post haha sucks. NY cops seem rly strict bout that crap.. I kno driving there is crazy as hell haha esp the city

yea man, first time I got pulled over just for tints. dont they have anything better to do?? lolll

Nov 16, 2010 | 09:12 PM

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they cant do/say shit about the back.....its the side that screw u!

Of course a cop can say or do something about the back window. theres no grey area, If its too dark Ticket,no if ands,buts,about it

Nov 16, 2010 | 09:22 PM

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lol have a pic of ur 20%?

Nov 17, 2010 | 11:44 AM

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I have 15's all around and get pulled over left and right. Also not to mention 5% and % combination is gonna look weird. Too drastic and won't look even. Maybe that doest bother you.

Nov 17, 2010 | 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Italiano

Of course a cop can say or do something about the back window. theres no grey area, If its too dark Ticket,no if ands,buts,about it

the back is off limits...the back WINDOWS is another story...and the rules were recently changed.....because im certain they didnt care about the back windows before and even now they dont really harass u for it.

http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/NY/ <\=--new law

http://www.tintlaws.com/ <\=--old law

Last edited by NYC04TL; Nov 17, 2010 at 01:36 PM.

Nov 17, 2010 | 04:17 PM

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I'm glad I live in Nevada. Every state's tint laws seem so strict.

Nov 17, 2010 | 04:57 PM

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^^^

Nov 17, 2010 | 05:18 PM

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From: NYC

Tint Laws New York

New York Window Tint Law
New York Tint Law Enacted: 1991
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN NEW YORK?

Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In New York, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.

Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in.
Rear Window Any darkness can be used.

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN NEW YORK?

Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.

Front Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Back Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.

OTHER NEW YORK RULES AND REGULATIONS

Restricted Colors No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on each tinted window.
Medical Exemption State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.