legal tint in PA?

[sean7488]

Yeah so I want to tint my car, what do you think the lowest I can go without getting in trouble by the police is and passing inspection?

[specVogel]

well passing inspection isn't really a problem. there is nothing in the inspection book that says anything about failing a car because of tint. the police on the other hand can pull you over for any amount of tint on the front windows if they want to though. alot of people go with 35% and are okay, but i have heard of people with that getting pulled over and given a fix it ticket.

[Kerplunk105]

I have 35% and haven't had a problem....

[SilverTurboRidin]

yeah i have 35% front...and a little darker on the rear

[sean7488]

now when you say front, do you mean front windshield or front sides?

[SilverTurboRidin]

front sides...


Your not allowed to have ANY tint on the windshield in the PA laws

[Drftpretty]

I have 30%.

I went and asked a cop and he said that it was 30% also that you can pretty much go as dark as you want if the tint is chrome.

[2slowMX5]

I have 30%.

I went and asked a cop and he said that it was 30% also that you can pretty much go as dark as you want if the tint is chrome.


See now I heard any chrome tint was illegal. I also didnt think it came in grades, as the black tint does. Of the few cars ive seen with mirror tint, its almost impossible to see in. With black tint, thats around the 5% mark. 5% is also "limo tint" cause thats what they use.

On my miata I have 30% all around. You can have tint on the windshield as long as it doesnt go beyond the tint line. I know a few people who have had it done a little (.5 in or so) beyond and have been fine. Jusy dont go overboard.

[Sled]

all tint is illegal in PA. if its not factory its illegal. that law came out a few years ago. i know this for a fact.

I have 5% limo black all the way around and sometime i get bothered. i dont care there is no way im taking my tint off!

[SilverTurboRidin]

all tint is illegal in PA. if its not factory its illegal. that law came out a few years ago. i know this for a fact.

I have 5% limo black all the way around and sometime i get bothered. i dont care there is no way im taking my tint off!


yeah but the cobra is sexy...lol

[reeksti]

i got 25% all around

[alachua]

I would suggest asking in the 'ask the law' forum for the best answer.

-Cliff

[Kerplunk105]

This may help....

http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/PA/

[CHAOS]

how much does a "fix-it" ticket normally cost?

[SexyDSM95]

how much does a "fix-it" ticket normally cost?If you mean "fix-it" by ripping it off depends on the cop. When I was pulled over for my tint as long as I pulled it off by the court date I set off the charges were dropped.

[Sled]

This may help....

http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/PA/

Must allow more than 70% of light in.


this means nothing because all cars come from the factory with 70%. its basicly nothing!

[CHR!S]

Must allow more than 70% of light in.


this means nothing because all cars come from the factory with 70%. its basicly nothing!

they pulled my mom over for her having 20% on all windows except the front on her integra, but she has a medical reason for the tint. if you get a note/prescription from an eye doctor you'll get away with tint

[moorefire]

Must allow more than 70% of light in.


this means nothing because all cars come from the factory with 70%. its basicly nothing!

Yep, everything non stock is illegal. light trucks can have rears tinted though. I think wagons mabey too cus the new magnums come with tint I believe.

I have 25% on my g35 and I just roll my windows down when I'm in certian areas (like bethlehem) where cops use tint to profile.

[smoger]

20% all around. got pulled for it once at willow grove mall. but around my way its fine.

[SexyDSM95]

they pulled my mom over for her having 20% on all windows except the front on her integra, but she has a medical reason for the tint. if you get a note/prescription from an eye doctor you'll get away with tintThat is now out the window. If your mom gets pulled over again for COLORED tint she will be ticketed. They now have this non-colored tint for people with skin disease. I tried pulling this when I was pulled over for tint (with a "doctor's note"), and the officer told me that in order for the doctor's note to be valid it has to be clear tint, not limo tint.

http://www.berksweb.com/users/dmv/tint/exemption.html

[JaySpecV]

35% in the fron, any % you want in the back.

[SexyDSM95]

35% in the fron, any % you want in the back.And where did you get this info from? It has already been stated that in order to be "legal" at least 70% of light has to emit through. Meaning...no tint lower then 70% is allowed on the front (driver/passenger side) windows. The back windows can be as dark as you want.

[JessDUB]

i have 15% all around and 5% on the back window... you just have to put the windows down in certain areas....

[05Accent]

a friend of mine had 5% all around got pulled over all the time. then finally got 35% for the two fronts and havent had a problem since. so im guess if anything 35% is key, seeing as most people on here said they get away with 35%.

[SilverTurboRidin]

Yeah absolutely no tint...to be honest...i got stopped the other night and was given a warning...my tint is supposed to be 35% they ran a meter on it, turns out to be 29...so the cop said i need to get it removed and if i drive through that township again and if he sees me...i will get a tint ticket for EVERY window....5x105= im broke

[05Accent]

yea the % that they use for tinting are not always 100% accurate.

[SexyDSM95]

yea the % that they use for tinting are not always 100% accurate.Next time I get my fronts tinted I might play it safe and go with 45%...let you know how that ticket goes haha

[Bizee]

15% all around and i have my whole windsheild done with something lighter. no problems with it

[SilverTurboRidin]

bizee can you take a pic of your car from like a front/side view..so i can see how the windshield looks...is it noticeable

[SexyDSM95]

bizee can you take a pic of your car from like a front/side view..so i can see how the windshield looks...is it noticeableRemember, he also resides in Philly....big difference compared to burb cops. These guys actually have stuff to do then to bust everyone wint non-OEM tint.

[hotflames786]

i had 35% on my old car in doylestown...talk about the suburbs and have half 15% all around on my car now for over 2 years and never got bothered...i don't drive like an ass though either...never been pulled over! knock on wood...lol

[KrautFed20V]

i was told 76% VLT and i had 26% DOH!

[KrautFed20V]

i have 15% all around and 5% on the back window... you just have to put the windows down in certain areas....


this doesn't work 100% on VW's look at the little bit of window sticking out of the door... you can still see tint
.

[auk113]

according to Smokin Moes' (back in 2000)

front = 70%
rear = 30% by law

[KrautFed20V]

according to Smokin Moes' (back in 2000)

front = 70%
rear = 30% by law
w00t for smokin moes' that's where i had my achieva done....(back in 1998)


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[Kromber2]

I found this on Car Pretty Auto Salons website:

Pennsylvania Tint Law Enacted: 1999
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN PENNSYLVANIA?

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

Windshield No tint is allowed on 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 Must allow more than 70% of light in.

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN PENNSYLVANIA?

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 PENNSYLVANIA 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
Medical Exemption State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.

[SilverTurboRidin]

I found this on Car Pretty Auto Salons website:

Pennsylvania Tint Law Enacted: 1999
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN PENNSYLVANIA?

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

Windshield No tint is allowed on 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 Must allow more than 70% of light in.

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN PENNSYLVANIA?

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 PENNSYLVANIA 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
Medical Exemption State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.


Exactly 70% is FACTORY WINDOW....lol...

[EM2Pa]

i had 7% rear and 13% back and got pulled over in 3 months, i think they targeted me so i took the front off. now i have no problems.

[Sled]

http://www.worldisround.com/articles/15476/photo15.html
theirs a pic of my car with 5% tint. its not very good , but its the only one i can find right now. please dont take the sticker on the back window serious that was along time ago.

[Bizee]

bizee can you take a pic of your car from like a front/side view..so i can see how the windshield looks...is it noticeable


eh a LITTLE noticeable. ill take a pic for you this weekend...

[Bizee]

Remember, he also resides in Philly....big difference compared to burb cops. These guys actually have stuff to do then to bust everyone wint non-OEM tint.

lol actually i got my balls broken a few cars ago down in tacony by some jit bag cop about the tint on it.(15%).. fortunatly i knew a coworker of his, but he really wanted to write me that ticket. other than that ive never had a problem with any of the tinted cars ive owned.

[sleeperstyle]

you forgot the part where you blew the cop and had to get your stomach pumped from all of the man-juice in it

[SexyDSM95]

you forgot the part where you blew the cop and had to get your stomach pumped from all of the man-juice in itFor some ****ed up reason I believe this...

[Nors]

I had 20% all around never had any problems.

[DropTopChevy]

this doesn't work 100% on VW's look at the little bit of window sticking out of the door... you can still see tint
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I hate that cause my arm rests on that while highway driving and it leaves a big mark LOL

[hotflames786]

i jinxed myself!!! of course it's freaking 100 degrees today so i didn't have the windows down and i was down in warminster for a stupid dentist appt!! ugh...not even my own area...he just said about the tint nothing else...oh well...no more front tint...you guys will be able to actually see me when i'm driving now!

[EM2Pa]

i have 8% rear and 13% front and got pulled over 3 times in like 2-3 months, think they told each other to keep pulling me over. took the front tint off, no tickets and no hassle ever again, just a long look as i drive by.

[Meghan_Hetrick]

lol, i had the same thing EM2Pa.... never got pulled over though, maybe coz i'm a chick, lol.

[tTS2k3Vic]

legally there is a federal standard set forth by the federal gov't stating that a cop can only pull you over if he can not visibly see you. thus the reason the front windows and winshield are always the target. you can paint ur back windows black if u want and the can't do ****, i wouldn't pass u for inspection tho. so if u go to court and have all the standards and statutes printed out u'll get away with it, its all the matter of cop don't think you know what ur talkin about and they use there bagde to prove you wrong. so know you know i have 35% executive tint, its like a mirror tint but darker and more like a silverish gray. i get pulled over only in one town around me, and the cops have tint and speeding tickets, nothing else happens, thank god my gf cuzin is a cop there

[jdm free]

legal tint is 70% on front windows and anything on back no windshield, at least thats what i have been told by my boss at davis acura

[jdm free]

stupid question, could a cop write u a ticket for tint when ur car is parked in a parking lot and ur not in it

[tTS2k3Vic]

70% was the old law, the new law for PA is that the cop decides if it to dark or not, they change this when they took tint off the state inspection guidelines, december of 02. but if u fight it there are higher laws the protect you, a federal law over rules a state or local law any day. and no they can't rite you a ticket if your parked, unles its a parking ticket.

[OMG JDM]

instead of making a new thread, i'm just gonna ask here. what's a cheap place in philly to re-tint my front windows? my front driver side just developed a huge air bubble last week and i'm thinking of redoing it.