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In our previous posts, we’ve discussed some of the pertinent laws that regulate window tint in across the nation. What we haven’t mentioned is the penalties for violations and how you can protect yourself against large sum traffic tickets and negative action toward your license privileges. In today’s post, our tint experts will help you better understand window tint violation penalties and how to protect yourself.
At Jet Black Tint, we keep up with current regulations in the areas we serve including California and Texas. All of our window tint installations are legal and will help you avoid traffic violations. Check out our other articles on the topic:
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Window tint violations occur in the color of tint and measurements of light transmittance and luminous reflectance. Violations are more common when a car enthusiast installs their own window tint or when the tint exists on the vehicle at the time of purchase. Further violations are common when a person with tinted car windows travels from a lenient state like Nevada into a state with strict tint laws like California.
If a law enforcement officer (LEO) suspects a tint violation, they will use a light transmission-measuring device called a photometer to determine if your vehicle’s tint film meets the light transmittance standards of your state’s window tint laws. In California, window tint violations are a primary traffic offense and can be the sole reason an LEO pulls you over.
Penalties for window tint violations can range from a simple warning to hefty fines, depending on whether it’s your first offense and/or how much you are in violation. In most states, the escalation of penalties looks like:
Before you even find yourself being pulled over, you can protect yourself from tint-related traffic stops by getting your window film installed at a reputable tint shop that will certify your windows pass state inspections and will place a sticker proving such on your windows. LEO will see the certification indicator and likely won’t pull you over at all.
Another way you can prevent a traffic stop from occurring is by staying within the legal tint limit. Those who push the limit or exceed legal standards are at risk of being pulled over without committing other driving infractions. The best policy is not to draw attention to yourself, if at all possible.
If you have a medical condition that qualifies you for a medical exemption to the tint laws, you can apply for an exemption that will allow you to have a darker tint allowance than the average driver.
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If you do find yourself being stopped for a suspected tint infraction, there are a few things you can do to beat a ticket. Here are a few suggestions:
JBT has 12 Bay Area locations to serve our clients and we are proud to be a legitimate car window tint installation shop. We’ll make sure that your tint meets all state laws and local regulations and that your vehicle has maximal curb appeal. To learn more about our tint products and application process, connect with our tint experts today!