monty

I saw a story on the news last night that front window tint has changed from a fix-it ticket to a straight violation. I have no idea what the fine will be, but be warned that a change may be in the wind.

Now I gotta rethink my tinting plans!

Lou33

Anything darker though and you are taking a chance.

USC-A4

I also saw a news report stating that the CHP is cracking down on front window tinting. If I remember correctly, the fine is in the $80 dollar range, plus the cost of having the tint removed. According to the news report, any tint film on the front windows is illegal.

I was pulled over while sitting in traffic on the 101 for having the front windows of my 4Runner tinted. They were medium tint (35%). Luckily I got out of the ticket and just got a warning, I told the cop that my dad was a cop and he would sign-off the ticket. Luckily he didn't ask too many questions, since my dad isn't really a cop.<p>Nirav
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Armanigod

I was just wondering if you had any info
on window tinting?
What is that tint called that I see
on the Lexus RX300, its kinda yellowish-
orange, mirror like...???

monty

CA law requires 88% light transmittance. If you decide to go darker, good luck to ya!

Chard

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monty

That is, 88% transmittance on front windows; back can be dark as you want

SK

if the cop isn't pulling you over specifically for tint, rolling down the windows will at least not flaunt them and maybe the cop won't notice. Mind you I don't have my front windows tinted so I don't know if this works, but seems like a reasonable precaution to take (might as well, there's no downside to it).

SK

Another idea is to tint the front windows a little less than the back, giving illusion of legality.

mpuzach

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