Tint laws changing to points violation?

Z06 Rocket · 03-21-2008, 02:15 AM

I heard rumor,, from a tint shop employee I was talking to the other day that there is a push or pending legislation to get illegal tint violations changed to a moving violation carrying points. The speculation is that it would carry 2 points, just enough to blast the insurance rates up the next renewal. I saw articles on groups trying to make loud stereo violations a 2 points violation, but I cannot find anything on the possibility that tint violations would be points as well. Does anyone have any news stories or official information about this? My google search of tint violations and other combinations of the words only finds story after story of police in certain areas cracking down on illegal tint, nothing on the possibility of points being attached to your license. Currently it's a "non-moving" infraction with a fine only and no points.

Shadow? Any ideas? Anyone?

Z06 Rocket · 03-23-2008, 01:27 AM

Anyone?

**Rich Z** · 03-23-2008, 01:41 AM

I checked the bills for the 2008 legislative session and there were no hits relevant for "tint" or "window".

Shadow · 03-23-2008, 08:50 AM

Sorry Rocket, I was asleep at the wheel

I haven't heard anything, but I'll check with some sources on Monday and see what I can find out?

Z06 Rocket · 03-23-2008, 01:30 PM

Cool Thanks guys. I am getting a pick up truck tinted Tuesday and was wanting to get the most info before then.

**Rich Z** · 03-23-2008, 01:50 PM

I recently got the C6's windows tinted and went with the darkest legal tint I could get. That is still pretty darn dark. Very difficult to see into the car from the outside. I really don't see much incentive to go over the legal limit for tinting with what I have seen.

Guro305 · 03-27-2008, 02:13 AM

Just another way for them to make a buck!

Shadow · 03-27-2008, 05:48 AM

I understand the "safety concern" from a LEO point of view. As well, having had windows in the past, way darker than the legal limit, I can tell you that nightime driving and having to find house numbers, etc, was a real PITA!

No doubt that dark looks great on a car

but I think I'll likely stay within the legal range from now on...just too hard to see out

JIM KILL · 03-27-2008, 01:02 PM

What I found out:

Florida Window Tint Law

Florida Tint Law Enacted: 1991

HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN FLORIDA?

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

Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.

Front Side Windows Must allow more than 28% of light in.

Back Side Windows Must allow more than 15% of light in.

Rear Window Must allow more than 15% of light in.

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN FLORIDA?

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 Must not be more than 25% reflective.
Back Side Windows Must not be more than 25% reflective.

OTHER FLORIDA 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 The sticker to identify legal tinting is required on the inside of the driver’s side doorjamb.
Medical Exemption State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.

JIM

ynkedad · 03-27-2008, 04:58 PM

The place where I get my tinting done also mentioned that Law Enforcement is cracking down on illegal tint.

Be that as it may...I just had "Limo" tint done on both new Jeeps.

IMO, it provides more privacy when in the car as well when you're not, and it looks good too.