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OHIOSS · 05-27-2012, 08:21 PM

I did a search and couldn't find a post that talked about getting pulled over for to much window tint. I live in Ohio and I've been pulled over 5 times in 3 years for no front plate, got so bad I put the front plate on. Ohio tint law is either 40% or 50% but I want to get a minimum of 30% but don't want to deal with getting pulled over like I did about the front plate.

What state do you guys live in and have you been pulled over and/or ticketed for tint to dark?

Russ

Tar Heel RS · 05-27-2012, 08:24 PM

I'm in Ohio too damn what part are you in those cops are messing with you?

OHIOSS · 05-27-2012, 08:49 PM

I live up near Toledo. I've been pulled over by the State Highway Patrol once, the rest were local police. Lake Township, twice by the Sheriff's Dept, and once by Oregon city.

None of them wrote me tickets but they all told me I only get one warning. In Ohio a ticket for no front plate is $140!!! It sucks but I have to put my front plate on, I hate it but I haven't been pulled over since.

Russ

CamaroJim56 · 05-27-2012, 08:58 PM

Always safer to go with a legal tint... check some of the tint threads.

Personally, I want no stupid reason for them to pull me over. They will have to get me for a real infraction.

SILVERHAWK · 05-27-2012, 09:02 PM

Here in DE they made it clear cut....NO aftermarket tint on the front windows driver/passenger without a waiver....
They also made part of the DMV record. There is an indicator of Yes or No for the presence of the waiver when "we" run the plate. I don't normally make it a priority violation to pull over for....but if it presents itself I will..... I will also allow them to either remove it or get a waiver then take it to court and I will help them out with the ticket if they want take advantage of it...

We don't have a front plate requirement....thank God...

motley1987 · 05-27-2012, 09:08 PM

Damn, didn't realize Delaware was such sticklers, especially since living here is bad enough

I had tint on one of my cars and failed inspection so I pulled to the side and took it off and went back through to pass. Then I had to clean it off once I got home. The place I got it tinted said they would re-do it for cheaper if I had to take it off, but I never went back. Never got pulled over for it though.

SILVERHAWK · 05-27-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by motley1987

Damn, didn't realize Delaware was such sticklers, especially since living here is bad enough

I had tint on one of my cars and failed inspection so I pulled to the side and took it off and went back through to pass. Then I had to clean it off once I got home. The place I got it tinted said they would re-do it for cheaper if I had to take it off, but I never went back. Never got pulled over for it though.

yep, they made it easier for us thats for sure...sorry. LOL running around with a tint meter was a major pain in the butt.

Indpowr · 05-27-2012, 09:21 PM

Once in 2 years on her car and never on mine and had it for 5 years

motley1987 · 05-27-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SILVERHAWK

yep, they made it easier for us thats for sure...sorry. LOL running around with a tint meter was a major pain in the butt.

Actually, my niece just got cited for it, so I doubt I'll be looking to put some on myself now.

camaro_RS · 05-27-2012, 09:24 PM

I got pulled over (by state police) and received a ticket for $125. I've had the tint on for about a year and 4 months now.

Lil' Nasty · 05-27-2012, 09:31 PM

10% here in Florida, had the tint on since december. I think cops round here have better reasons to stop people here

brantley847 · 05-27-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklin's Bee

10% here in Florida, had the tint on since december. I think cops round here have better reasons to stop people here

Most of cops I know in FL won't touch you until 3-5%.....

I suppose it has something to do with it being so hot here and respecting that it is ridiculous in summer heat... or that everyone has 10-20% lol...

Hellfighter · 05-27-2012, 09:38 PM

Im running Limo tint on back window, and 35% everywhere else. This mustang driver i know has Limo tint like 50 - 60% all around even on front window, looks nice, not sure if he has been pulled over here in texas.

Moto-Mojo · 05-27-2012, 09:42 PM

My daughter was ticketed 3 times in her Mercedes. I want to tint the Camaro badly but know better. But I'm waiting for the ticket before I blow holes in the bumper for a front plate. Just hope I haven't had 2 double IPA's when it comes!

05-27-2012, 08:21 PM	#1
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Anyone been pulled over for too dark of tint? I did a search and couldn't find a post that talked about getting pulled over for to much window tint. I live in Ohio and I've been pulled over 5 times in 3 years for no front plate, got so bad I put the front plate on. Ohio tint law is either 40% or 50% but I want to get a minimum of 30% but don't want to deal with getting pulled over like I did about the front plate. What state do you guys live in and have you been pulled over and/or ticketed for tint to dark? Russ

05-27-2012, 09:02 PM	#5
SILVERHAWK Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, '22 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The First State Posts: 3,112	Here in DE they made it clear cut....NO aftermarket tint on the front windows driver/passenger without a waiver.... They also made part of the DMV record. There is an indicator of Yes or No for the presence of the waiver when "we" run the plate. I don't normally make it a priority violation to pull over for....but if it presents itself I will..... I will also allow them to either remove it or get a waiver then take it to court and I will help them out with the ticket if they want take advantage of it... We don't have a front plate requirement....thank God... __________________

05-27-2012, 09:08 PM	#6
motley1987 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 456	Damn, didn't realize Delaware was such sticklers, especially since living here is bad enough I had tint on one of my cars and failed inspection so I pulled to the side and took it off and went back through to pass. Then I had to clean it off once I got home. The place I got it tinted said they would re-do it for cheaper if I had to take it off, but I never went back. Never got pulled over for it though. __________________ 2011 IOM 1LT RS. K&N Typhoon CAI; Sequential taillights, SLP faded gill overlays, VMAX CNC ported TB, RX Ported IM, RX breather, 3/8" Black Ice-olator, OEM STB, 4 gauge pack, Alpine amp and sub, convertible spoiler, IOM painted rear diffuser, SS front and rear sways, SS front and rear struts and springs, Street Scene front splitter, IOM hideaway headlight covers, 5% window tint.

05-27-2012, 09:24 PM	#10
camaro_RS Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: A lot of show, not much go. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Emerald Coast Posts: 3,388	I got pulled over (by state police) and received a ticket for $125. I've had the tint on for about a year and 4 months now. __________________ -White Mary Jane....build thread [COTW 6/11/12] :

05-27-2012, 09:38 PM	#13
Hellfighter Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sugar Land/Texas Posts: 2,354 View My Garage	Im running Limo tint on back window, and 35% everywhere else. This mustang driver i know has Limo tint like 50 - 60% all around even on front window, looks nice, not sure if he has been pulled over here in texas. __________________

05-27-2012, 08:24 PM	#2
Tar Heel RS Drives: 2010 SIM LT RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 228	I'm in Ohio too damn what part are you in those cops are messing with you?

05-27-2012, 08:49 PM	#3
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I live up near Toledo. I've been pulled over by the State Highway Patrol once, the rest were local police. Lake Township, twice by the Sheriff's Dept, and once by Oregon city. None of them wrote me tickets but they all told me I only get one warning. In Ohio a ticket for no front plate is $140!!! It sucks but I have to put my front plate on, I hate it but I haven't been pulled over since. Russ

05-27-2012, 08:58 PM	#4
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,601	Always safer to go with a legal tint... check some of the tint threads. Personally, I want no stupid reason for them to pull me over. They will have to get me for a real infraction.

05-27-2012, 09:21 PM	#8
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Once in 2 years on her car and never on mine and had it for 5 years

05-27-2012, 09:31 PM	#11
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	10% here in Florida, had the tint on since december. I think cops round here have better reasons to stop people here

05-27-2012, 09:42 PM	#14
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,972	My daughter was ticketed 3 times in her Mercedes. I want to tint the Camaro badly but know better. But I'm waiting for the ticket before I blow holes in the bumper for a front plate. Just hope I haven't had 2 double IPA's when it comes!