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No way I would be going that dark with tint. I do have an eye condition that got me an exemption, just not related to driving. I would rather wear sunglasses during the day than have my vision affected at night. Eventually, a cop is going to call your bluff and a doc is going to be called into court to justify the exemption. Good luck with that.
there’s no bluff going on.....or else my doctor wouldn’t of gave me an exemption. Going to look into electric tint if there’s such a thing....
Thank you. Looks excellent and you can still see clearly from the inside.
Take the same picture at night and see what it looks like. No way you can safely see out of that truck at night without rolling all the windows down and you still will have issues out of the front and rear. We have plenty of “doctors” writing medicinal scripts out in CA before stuff was legal as well. I noticed the pic of the guys house has no heavy tint on the windows, makes you wonder. Look, if you can figure out a way to get over on the local regulations for your benefit that’s fine. Going double limo tint for a medical condition, unless you are nosferatu, I remain skeptical.
Take the same picture at night and see what it looks like. No way you can safely see out of that truck at night without rolling all the windows down and you still will have issues out of the front and rear. We have plenty of “doctors” writing medicinal scripts out in CA before stuff was legal as well. I noticed the pic of the guys house has no heavy tint on the windows, makes you wonder. Look, if you can figure out a way to get over on the local regulations for your benefit that’s fine. Going double limo tint for a medical condition, unless you are nosferatu, I remain skeptical.
Don’t blame you for making assumptions. No, that’s not my house, and no I’m not getting over on the law. Not going to go into much detail about my medical condition but the sunlight irritates my eyes very bad due to a procedure I had when I was younger. I’ll take a pic of what it looks like at night also.
Since I have an eye condition, you have my sympathies. To get my exception I had to have my eye surgeon write a letter and fill out a form. That was submitted to the state. The state then sent me a two page letter with the approval and all the exceptions/conditions. The letter from the state goes with me. Just the doctor's letter wouldn't cut it.
Tint that allows easy one-way viewing would be nice.
Here in NJ there is no inspection for diesel 3/4 and 1 tons that aren't commercial. Although ANY tint on the two front windows and windshield is highly illegal, not supposed to have any, it's really not strictly enforced unless you drive like a idiot. Now this is my first time I've had a tinted vehicle, dont think ill ever not have tint again. 20% on the front windows to match the rear, 20% over factory on moonroof and entire windshield done in 35%. Really enjoy the tinted windshield, helps out a ton with sun glare. I wouldnt go any darker than 35% on the windshield though, maybe unless you drive in the city with illuminated streets, i can barely see at night on the country roads and it's even worse when raining and dark out.
I believe Absoluteblack2018 is saying that even though tint is illegal in his area, he has tint because he doesn't need to have his vehicle inspected. Most tint citations are an add-on to another infraction as getting pulled over entirely for tint is not common just like not having a front license plate in some states. I don't use a plate on my vette and have not had an issue in five years.
It's one thing to get an exemption that allows you to have window tint on windows that would otherwise be excluded in your state. It's an entirely different issue if you are putting two layers of limo tint on your windows. That is going above and beyond and regardless of a waiver, you can still be cited if pulled over and the officer determines that your ability to see clearly is impacted and creating a safety issue. Granted, you could be covered during daylight hours as the issuing authority must certify that:
"in the physician's or optometrist's professional opinion, the equipping of the vehicle with sunscreening devices is necessary to safeguard the health of the driver or occupant of the vehicle."
That might be fine during the day but there is no way to support this at night if your ability to see, and see other vehicles/pedestrians, is severely impacted by putting too much tint on your windows.
Currently have 2 layers of 5% all around truck and a 20% fully tinted windshield. Took a doctors note to stop getting tickets. Anyone else in same boat? Besides looking cool it really helps out with the heat and don’t wear sun glasses anymore. What are the laws in your state? And are they very strict with this ?
Yes, it looks cool but what you’ve done is 100 % illegal in every State but if said tint law in your State is not enforced, then just roll with it until you’re stopped for it.
Here in GA, I believe the max legal tint on the front windows is 30-35% and a brow on the front windshield of 5-6 inches. The rear door windows and the back glass on pickup trucks can be as dark as an owner likes because there are no restrictions.
Of course, just like what you’ve done, many drivers here go beyond the legal limit and just take their chances until or if they get stopped.
I don't understand why we are ragging on this guy about his tint. The dude has a medical condition. If he feels comfortable being able to see out of the truck, that's good for him. I know a couple of older people near me that have tint that dark on vehicles due to eye issues, and having a "doctor's excuse" so-to-speak, keeps them from getting tickets as well. I'm sure there are a lot of states with exemptions like this.
Don’t blame you for making assumptions. No, that’s not my house, and no I’m not getting over on the law. Not going to go into much detail about my medical condition but the sunlight irritates my eyes very bad due to a procedure I had when I was younger. I’ll take a pic of what it looks like at night also.
I'm amazed how calm you are explaining your personal details when you don't have to. Hats off to you. I give you a nine for emotional control.
there’s no bluff going on.....or else my doctor wouldn’t of gave me an exemption. Going to look into electric tint if there’s such a thing....
You can buy license plate holders which black out on command. Very expensive $400 or so comes to mind (may be off). The window black out is available in glass for buildings also. Flick a switch and go from clear to privacy, lights on in your room, dark outside and they can't see in. I imagine you'd go outside and check at least 50 times before you were comfortable walking around inside.
I don't understand why we are ragging on this guy about his tint. The dude has a medical condition. If he feels comfortable being able to see out of the truck, that's good for him.........
Each state is different, although I don't know if any state that allow tint below the line on the windshield. Having said that... I've also been told there isn't a field test that can determine a windshield tint. I have 80% on the windshield and 35% on all the rest of the glass including the sunroof. Here in TN, 35% is the legal line for side and back glass. I find it does the job just fine here in the south with the last 5 vehicles we've done this way. Maybe different if I was in FL or AZ... but works for me here.
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I believe Absoluteblack2018 is saying that even though tint is illegal in his area, he has tint because he doesn't need to have his vehicle inspected. Most tint citations are an add-on to another infraction as getting pulled over entirely for tint is not common just like not having a front license plate in some states. I don't use a plate on my vette and have not had an issue in five years.
It's one thing to get an exemption that allows you to have window tint on windows that would otherwise be excluded in your state. It's an entirely different issue if you are putting two layers of limo tint on your windows. That is going above and beyond and regardless of a waiver, you can still be cited if pulled over and the officer determines that your ability to see clearly is impacted and creating a safety issue. Granted, you could be covered during daylight hours as the issuing authority must certify that:
"in the physician's or optometrist's professional opinion, the equipping of the vehicle with sunscreening devices is necessary to safeguard the health of the driver or occupant of the vehicle."
That might be fine during the day but there is no way to support this at night if your ability to see, and see other vehicles/pedestrians, is severely impacted by putting too much tint on your windows.
Exactly, my truck falls under "self inspect" in my state, so no one actually looks at my truck except for me. Any tint whatsoever on the front windows and windshield is illegal though and can be ticketed by any police officer. Typically they wont give you any issues though, unless you're doing something stupid or have an obnoxious vehicle. I run the risk of getting a fix it ticket all the time with the tint, but that's just something I'm willing to risk. The positives of having my entire windshield 35% tint outweighs the risk for me. Just as i mentioned, I don't know how people run anything darker than 35% on their windshields, i sure as hell wouldnt want to go darker unless maybe all you drive on are illuminated city roads lol.
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