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Strict on Car Tint?
Posted by:
Mike585
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Date: August 02, 2011 07:14PM
Hello,
I'm going to be a student at George Mason University and I've got a car with 35% tint on all side windows, and 20% tint on the rear window. My black interior does make it look even darker. How much of a hassle will I receive from cops in the Fairfax area? I do have New York plates but I don't know if that will help.
Fortunately I plan on taking the CUE bus and the metro to get around the area so I won't be driving too much. But I would like some honest opinions on the situation. Thanks!
I'm going to be a student at George Mason University and I've got a car with 35% tint on all side windows, and 20% tint on the rear window. My black interior does make it look even darker. How much of a hassle will I receive from cops in the Fairfax area? I do have New York plates but I don't know if that will help.
Fortunately I plan on taking the CUE bus and the metro to get around the area so I won't be driving too much. But I would like some honest opinions on the situation. Thanks!
Re: Strict on Car Tint?
Posted by:
Piggy
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Date: August 02, 2011 07:21PM
Get rid of the tint. You will be stopped and cited.
Re: Strict on Car Tint?
Posted by:
Jonnnnnnnn
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Date: August 02, 2011 07:34PM
Virginia is strict as shit on window tints. I think it can be 30% on the sides and 15 on the rear, legally.
Re: Strict on Car Tint?
Posted by:
careful
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Date: August 02, 2011 07:58PM
They were strict with me for years, but haven't given me a terrible time lately. 35% isn't that dark. 35% is actually legal in the rear windows.
If you get pulled over for a moving violation, that will give them more reason to ticket you, so don't drive like a maniac. Also, don't have any other goofy illegal shit on your car.
Be smart, if you are pulling up to a cop, put your window down slickly. Worst spot to pull up is next to a cop, then in front of a cop.
If you like drinking (since you're in college), be aware that they can pull you over whenever the fuck they want and stick you with a DUI if you're over the limit.
If you get pulled over for a moving violation, that will give them more reason to ticket you, so don't drive like a maniac. Also, don't have any other goofy illegal shit on your car.
Be smart, if you are pulling up to a cop, put your window down slickly. Worst spot to pull up is next to a cop, then in front of a cop.
If you like drinking (since you're in college), be aware that they can pull you over whenever the fuck they want and stick you with a DUI if you're over the limit.
Re: Strict on Car Tint?
Posted by:
-SBS-_
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Date: August 02, 2011 08:12PM
Can't speak for GMU police, but VSP and FCP are not all that strict. I've had 35% on the sides and back for 5+ years, and have been cited once by a prick VA state police motorcycle cop.
Re: Strict on Car Tint?
Posted by:
Jfksssksksk
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Date: August 02, 2011 08:31PM
Yeah, definitely sounds like a prick. Who does that trooper think he is enforcing the law anyway? The nerve of that guy.
Re: Strict on Car Tint?
Posted by:
TintLaw
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Date: August 02, 2011 08:50PM
VA Law states 50% on the driver and passenger side window, and 35% on any rear windows, and nothing lower than 4" on the front windshield.
You WILL be pulled over by any officer on patrol who enforces traffic infractions and equipment violations.
You WILL be pulled over by any officer on patrol who enforces traffic infractions and equipment violations.