Laws apply to the place you're driving in. So, if you got them tinted to 27% VLT in South Carolina and head to North Carolina, that's a no go since they require 35% VLT. But, they might let you go if you're just passing through.

"Moreover, the window tinting requirements do not apply to the following vehicle windows:

A window of a vehicle that is registered in another state and meets the requirements of the state in which it is registered. (There is no corresponding exception for the windshields of vehicles registered in another state. See State v. Schiffer, 132 N.C. App. 22, 28 (1999)."

https://nccriminallaw.sog.unc.edu/window-tinting-requirements/

I've had tint on my cars for 20 years in 5 different states. While 99% of the time it's merely a "add-on" charge to a ticket I was already getting (speeding, rolling stop sign, etc).. I did have ONE cop in Chicago pull me over specifically for the tint on my car (2005 nissan maxima). fucker pulled out a scraper from his glovebox and made me scrape them off my front windows there on the side of the road. real ball buster that one...

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definitely a risk, but probably VERY small IMO.

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FWIW: I still get 10% or lower tint on all my cars :P

I’ve gotten pulled over for completely legal tint about 4 years ago. Have 35% on the front windows, he pulled me over in the morning on the way to work and was like “you know why I’m pulling you over today”. And I had no idea because I knew I wasn’t speeding. He used his tint meter to find out it was legal and he was like “the overcast weather must have made them look darker, I apologize” and I was on my way. He did compliment my car before letting me go, so that’s a positive lol

Idaho. To be fair though..my windows LOOK illegal...

https://preview.redd.it/8fhxr1lhen9b1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=4e1a2931406030cd1f829b6abb9a0c236dae009b

I've been pulled over and tested with a tint meter. The cop had full intention of ticketing me but my tint was at a legal level so he had to let me go.

Cali here.

Every car I’ve ever tinted illegally has been flagged and tagged.

My f-150… limo tint all the way around… 10% on windshield ( I was young ).

Camaro , Limo tint all around minus windshield

Subbie , 5% all around minus windshield

350Z , 15% all around minus windshield

I have my mustang now. 25% and I have yet to be pulled over !

Have had tint on multiple cars (in Ohio) and have never been pulled over for tint usually something else then they try and get you for tint. But just so you know if you do illegal tint you should just do it however dark you want there isn't a difference in fines for different tints illegal is illegal. So might as well go 5% all around lol

You can get them, but at some point, might take 10 years, or two days, you will get a ticket.

For the record, just because you pass inspection doesn't mean you can't get pulled over and ticketed for it.

Can yall just… not?

VDOTs already doing the work to cull the pedestrian and cyclists population, we really could use a few cars in which making eye contact is possible

Tint would only matter for inspection purposes for the following:

Cannot be applied over any headlamps or tail lamps. This includes the center high mound brake lamp (3rd brake light)

Cannot be below the AS-1 line on the front windshield (or no more than 3 inches from the top of the windshield if no line is present.) Now, it is allowed below that line if permitted by the DMV and must be marked on the vehicle registration.

Depends on the state you live in honestly and their regulations on tint. It sucks, but the majority of states w allow front window tint unless you have a serious eye condition (for which they have a dmv doctors prescription form for you and your doctor to fill out for tint clearance). It sucks for when you’re on the highway receiving bright led light from the oncoming traffic on the other side, but good news is most states allow more than 10% tint for the rear window and rear passenger windows. You can also go on sites like temu or aliexpress to buy very affordable blue light filters for your rearview mirror and side mirrors to filter out blue light as well as led light to help you see better on the road. Hope this helps!

Legally you can put 5% tint however I wouldn’t recommend that if you’re not used to driving with tint because it can be very dark at night without any lighting around.

I would go with 20%

In Jersey you can go down to limo tints - 5% on all rear windows legally

Depends on the area. I’ve had 5% on 4 cars over 10 years now and never got a ticket for tint. Unless cops are complete assholes no one is pulling you over for tint, it’s usually a ticket you get after you speed or something, however when I get pulled over I make sure to roll my windows down lol

It’s not going to be a primary reason to stop as they need to actually have a tint reader and be certified on it. So it’s a huge hassle, but it might be a reason to write you one instead of a larger ticket. Instead of a 10mph over ticket they will give you the tint ticket as it’s cheaper and easier. If your car was all to spec It would most likely just be a warning. Depends on the Ofc. and your driving record a lot of times. I would recommend 20% and just chilling from there. The reason why dark tint is hated by cops is you can’t see into the vehicle and thats how they get shot/hurt so it’s a safety and respect thing.

I have 5% but I think tint is just another reason to get pulled for essentially no reason.

Depends. I've had 5% and had no problem, had 35% and had issues. Completely depends.

With tint now, I stay at legal, it's dark enough, and it doesn't cause issues at night or with the police.

I have illegal tint and been pulled over. Cop didn’t give a shit. - Michigan and lived in WA too

Tinting laws. What tinting laws

I dont know why this question gets asked. There isnt a stock state trooper answer, lol.

Anytime you speed, you take the risk of being pulled over.

All of us troopers are looking for drunks/dope. I’ll stop for anything I can legally put you on the curb for. That’s why I get a nice fancy hat.

300 mph for sure

Can’t see out tint, can’t see it

Not a cop but depends on how bald they are

Do what ever speed you think is OK. Troopers will figure out the rest.

Im confused, it says "sedans will now have the same tint rules as SUVs and Trucks" Dont trucks and SUVs have lighter restrictions? Doesnt this mean its the opposite of a crackdown?

What about a used car that already is tinted? Gotta have the certificate with the car from the previous owner? Highly unlikely

I wish they would crack down on those overly bright LED headlights

Good thing my windows aren’t tinted at all. Everyone can see me pick my nose from a mile away

The State can pass all the laws they want. Enforcement is another beast in it's own. Fireworks, mobile devices when driving, bicyclists running red lights...........the list goes onnnnn