Tinted windows
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From: Minnesota
Tinted windows
Yesterday my wife and I went on cruse to look at the fall leaves. All of a sudden I noticed a police car make a quick u-turn in the middle of the road. He followed me for about 2 miles then turned on his lights !
I got pulled over for my rear quarter windows were to dark, tint "5%"
The officer ask me if I knew that my rear quarter windows are against the law. I had told him I didn't think so because of the mine vans, limo's, and the Suburban trucks have their back windows totally black from the factory. And I also said the Roush, Saleen, Shelby,s ect... ,have their quart windows blocked with louvers! He told me that that is true ,but my tint is a aftermarket and it is against the law!
Ya !!!!!!!!!
He doesn't know that all of those special Mustangs have aftermarket louvers on them.
So , I can't have 5% light coming through because that is against the law. I can TOTALY block my view with a louvers
Then he had me put up my side windows and we found out that my door windows are at 46% that is 4% over tint. How was that blocking my view with the windows down?
We have more important things to do with our Police! I respect them and ,it take a special person to do the job. I totally support the police!!!!
Lets use their time in going after the bad guy's!
I got pulled over for my rear quarter windows were to dark, tint "5%"
The officer ask me if I knew that my rear quarter windows are against the law. I had told him I didn't think so because of the mine vans, limo's, and the Suburban trucks have their back windows totally black from the factory. And I also said the Roush, Saleen, Shelby,s ect... ,have their quart windows blocked with louvers! He told me that that is true ,but my tint is a aftermarket and it is against the law!
Ya !!!!!!!!!
He doesn't know that all of those special Mustangs have aftermarket louvers on them.
So , I can't have 5% light coming through because that is against the law. I can TOTALY block my view with a louvers
Then he had me put up my side windows and we found out that my door windows are at 46% that is 4% over tint. How was that blocking my view with the windows down?
We have more important things to do with our Police! I respect them and ,it take a special person to do the job. I totally support the police!!!!
Lets use their time in going after the bad guy's!
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From: Woodbridge, VA
i got pulled over for no front plate a few weeks back. ended up with a warning but the officer never mentioned my tint which is 10% over the limit. my brother is a maryland state trooper so i have lots of respect for them but seems as if some of them just like to hassle people. Now i could see if he pulled you over for speeding and then was like btw your tints illegal but to pull a u turn on you? i guess you should feel pretty good though, apparently where you live the crime rate is very very low and thats all the officers have to do 
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Just your quarter windows were too dark? Not even your rear window? Sounds kinda goofy. 5% visible light transmission on your driver door (and passenger door) window, I could see being stopped but just your quarter windows? Nah.
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I got stopped outside my job one night with my windows down. He stopped me due to my back windows. Gave me a fixit ticket and we decided to just pay it.
According to tintcenter.com this is the law for MN
According to tintcenter.com this is the law for MN
Minnesota Tint Law Enacted: 1985
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD class=TitleFont colSpan=2>HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN MINNESOTA?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Minnesota, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in when using the film.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=200>Windshield</TD><TD width=400>No tint is allowed on the windshield. </TD></TR><TR class=AltTableRow vAlign=top><TD>Front Side Windows</TD><TD>Must allow more than 50% of light in.</TD></TR><TR><TD>Back Side Windows</TD><TD>Must allow more than 50% of light in.</TD></TR><TR class=AltTableRow vAlign=top><TD>Rear Window</TD><TD>Must allow more than 50% of light in.</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=TitleFont colSpan=2>HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN MINNESOTA?
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.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>Front Side Windows</TD><TD>Must not be more than 20% reflective.</TD></TR><TR class=AltTableRow vAlign=top><TD>Back Side Windows</TD><TD>Must not be more than 20% reflective.</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=TitleFont colSpan=2>OTHER MINNESOTA RULES AND REGULATIONS
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>Restricted Colors</TD><TD>No colors of tint are explicitly banned. </TD></TR><TR class=AltTableRow vAlign=top><TD>Side Mirrors</TD><TD>No restrictions. </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>Certificate Requirements</TD><TD>Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state. </TD></TR><TR class=AltTableRow vAlign=top><TD>Sticker Requirements</TD><TD>The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on the driver’s side window. </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>Medical Exemption</TD><TD>State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD class=TitleFont colSpan=2>HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN MINNESOTA?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Minnesota, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in when using the film.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=200>Windshield</TD><TD width=400>No tint is allowed on the windshield. </TD></TR><TR class=AltTableRow vAlign=top><TD>Front Side Windows</TD><TD>Must allow more than 50% of light in.</TD></TR><TR><TD>Back Side Windows</TD><TD>Must allow more than 50% of light in.</TD></TR><TR class=AltTableRow vAlign=top><TD>Rear Window</TD><TD>Must allow more than 50% of light in.</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=TitleFont colSpan=2>HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN MINNESOTA?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.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>Front Side Windows</TD><TD>Must not be more than 20% reflective.</TD></TR><TR class=AltTableRow vAlign=top><TD>Back Side Windows</TD><TD>Must not be more than 20% reflective.</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=TitleFont colSpan=2>OTHER MINNESOTA RULES AND REGULATIONS </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>Restricted Colors</TD><TD>No colors of tint are explicitly banned. </TD></TR><TR class=AltTableRow vAlign=top><TD>Side Mirrors</TD><TD>No restrictions. </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>Certificate Requirements</TD><TD>Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state. </TD></TR><TR class=AltTableRow vAlign=top><TD>Sticker Requirements</TD><TD>The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on the driver’s side window. </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>Medical Exemption</TD><TD>State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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Cops/judges/DAs/Cities have to make money somehow. Don't break the law, and you don't have any issue.
Your argument is honestly... not inspiring. I get it, truly I do. Yes, there are panel vans, and one could customize the car to make it a totally smooth quarter panel area without a window. 78 TBird Diamond Jubilee comes to mind on that, Ford did just that. But it's *tint*. They have laws on that. Comply or pay up. If you buy a car with tint, you better get it checked out. Ignorance or apathy for the law isn't an excuse, and the "there are other things out there" argument is weak. If he *had* anything else... he'd let you go, trust me. They're well aware of the bad guys. There weren't any, so you got hit.
Every cop on the beat in HPD has to do 1 hour of traffic. It's mandatory. Whether they give out tickets or not is immaterial, they're going to be watching for that hour, unless called away. So yes, even you (whomever 'you' might be) will get caught one day.
Advice to any: When stopped... pull over, turn off the car, turn ON THE LIGHTS in the car (even in daytime), roll down your windows, hands where the cops can see them and stop moving. Don't move, even when the cop shows up, keep your hands on the wheel. When asked for any id/paperwork, INFORM the cop what you are about to do BEFORE YOU MOVE. "My license is in my wallet, I am going to get it, it's in my pants pocket, allright, officer?" Repeat for insurance. "My insurance is in the glove box, I'm going to get that now, ok?". And MOVE SLOW. Not turtle, mind, but not real fast.
I have gotten out of two stops that way. It does work. They appreciate your being understanding of their situation: They don't know if you're ready to cap their @$$, and are going to treat you as such until otherwise convinced.
You guys should ridealong once. It gives you a much better perspective on things.
/BTW, in case you thought I was immune, I have a court date Thursday.
//license issue.
///motorcycle one.
////faceplant.
Your argument is honestly... not inspiring. I get it, truly I do. Yes, there are panel vans, and one could customize the car to make it a totally smooth quarter panel area without a window. 78 TBird Diamond Jubilee comes to mind on that, Ford did just that. But it's *tint*. They have laws on that. Comply or pay up. If you buy a car with tint, you better get it checked out. Ignorance or apathy for the law isn't an excuse, and the "there are other things out there" argument is weak. If he *had* anything else... he'd let you go, trust me. They're well aware of the bad guys. There weren't any, so you got hit.
Every cop on the beat in HPD has to do 1 hour of traffic. It's mandatory. Whether they give out tickets or not is immaterial, they're going to be watching for that hour, unless called away. So yes, even you (whomever 'you' might be) will get caught one day.
Advice to any: When stopped... pull over, turn off the car, turn ON THE LIGHTS in the car (even in daytime), roll down your windows, hands where the cops can see them and stop moving. Don't move, even when the cop shows up, keep your hands on the wheel. When asked for any id/paperwork, INFORM the cop what you are about to do BEFORE YOU MOVE. "My license is in my wallet, I am going to get it, it's in my pants pocket, allright, officer?" Repeat for insurance. "My insurance is in the glove box, I'm going to get that now, ok?". And MOVE SLOW. Not turtle, mind, but not real fast.
I have gotten out of two stops that way. It does work. They appreciate your being understanding of their situation: They don't know if you're ready to cap their @$$, and are going to treat you as such until otherwise convinced.
You guys should ridealong once. It gives you a much better perspective on things.
/BTW, in case you thought I was immune, I have a court date Thursday.
//license issue.
///motorcycle one.
////faceplant.
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Actually having several friends that are cops, I am going to side with them on this one. I know, to you and me it may seem odd that they give people a hard time about this but put yourself in his shoes. He pulls are car over that has tinted windows and shines the light on the car. He can't see in the car and as he approaches he gets shot because he couldn't see the driver grabbing a gun. The law is there to help protect the officers. It is a simple as that. It is not a get rich quick scheme.
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Actually having several friends that are cops, I am going to side with them on this one. I know, to you and me it may seem odd that they give people a hard time about this but put yourself in his shoes. He pulls are car over that has tinted windows and shines the light on the car. He can't see in the car and as he approaches he gets shot because he couldn't see the driver grabbing a gun. The law is there to help protect the officers. It is a simple as that. It is not a get rich quick scheme.
Friends of mine who are in Law Enforcement say if you are afraid to approach a stopped vehicle you're in the wrong business.
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