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sean7488 · 07-08-2006, 02:10 PM

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 · 07-08-2006, 02:17 PM

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 · 07-08-2006, 02:51 PM

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

SilverTurboRidin · 07-08-2006, 03:24 PM

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

sean7488 · 07-08-2006, 04:48 PM

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

SilverTurboRidin · 07-08-2006, 05:05 PM

front sides...

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

Drftpretty · 07-08-2006, 05:14 PM

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 · 07-08-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 07-08-2006, 10:09 PM

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 · 07-08-2006, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 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!

yeah but the cobra is sexy...lol

reeksti · 07-09-2006, 03:16 AM

i got 25% all around

alachua · 07-09-2006, 06:52 PM

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

-Cliff

Kerplunk105 · 07-09-2006, 09:31 PM

This may help....

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

CHAOS · 07-09-2006, 09:38 PM

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

SexyDSM95 · 07-09-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

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 · 07-10-2006, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerplunk105

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 · 07-10-2006, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sled

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 · 07-10-2006, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sled

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 · 07-10-2006, 08:49 AM

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

SexyDSM95 · 07-10-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CHR!S

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

That 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

07-08-2006, 02:10 PM	#1
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specVogel Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: your mama's house, starting a small fire in her panties Member #712 My Ride: 02 Nissan Sentra Spec 5 iTrader: (0)	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.

07-08-2006, 04:48 PM	#5
sean7488 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #1816 My Ride: 2004 Hyundai Tiburon iTrader: (1)	now when you say front, do you mean front windshield or front sides?

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07-09-2006, 09:31 PM	#13
Kerplunk105 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #1967 My Ride: 2007 Subaru Impreza iTrader: (2)	This may help.... http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/PA/ __________________ ~Elizabeth~

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