I know this might seem a silly question but I just want to ask before I get a ticket. I found a site that says NY tints on front and rear sides can be70%. If I am reading this right, if i get 40% or 50% on fron/rear I can get a ticket?

http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html

 

The front windows have to be less than 70%.

40-50% on front is more than 70% and thus is illegal. Will it get you in trouble - probably not, as 50% is barely noticeable.

For the rear windows, you should be able to get any darkness. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law § 375 12-a there is an excemption to rear window tint percentage if you have rear view mirrors:

"(4) the rear window of which is composed of, covered by or treated with any material which has a light transmittance of less than seventy percent. A rear window may have a light transmittance of less than seventy percent if the vehicle is equipped with side mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so adjusted that the driver thereof shall have a clear and full view of the road and condition of traffic behind such vehicle."

 

Sorry, should have been more clear. I am concern about all 4 side windows.

 

^ yeah I figured that. As stated above, 70% for front windows, as dark as you want for back windows.