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Originally Posted by UP_There
not sure about other states....but in Arizona, the darkest legal percentage tint you may have on driver or passenger side/front windows is 35%. For years they never enforced this, I know because I always ran 5% which is considered "limo" tint. IMPOSSIBLE to see thru. In AZ you can have whatever percent you like on the rear window, or the rear side windows, but not the front/side windows. Maximum of 35% up front. Matching tint is really really hard, if you are a perfectionist......remove it all and have it all replaced at the same time.
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From: Upstate, NY
Originally Posted by PupnDuck
Not True.
According to New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 375 (12-a) (c) the windshield (except for the top 6 inches) and the front side windows must have a light transmission of 70%. That allows for a 30% tint.
According to New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 375 (12-a) (c) the windshield (except for the top 6 inches) and the front side windows must have a light transmission of 70%. That allows for a 30% tint.
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From: Staten Island, NY
Originally Posted by TP83
i dont think thats what it means because a 30% tint is pretty dark and wont let in 70% light. I think a 70% tint lets in 70% light. i hope your right though because CA tint rules are pretty similar.
