Inspection sticker with Illegal Tint

[jdeb101]

Ive tried two places already and they both told me they would have to measure the tint. How does everyone else pass inspection?

If anyone knows of a place in MA to get this done please let me know. You can IM me on aim; im1funyun

Thanks!

[losenone]

I guess you need to know someone that can do it for ya.

How dark is the tint on the windshield?

[jdeb101]

Ive tried two places already and they both told me they would have to measure the tint. How does everyone else pass inspection?

If anyone knows of a place in MA to get this done please let me know. You can IM me on aim; im1funyun

Thanks!

[vonivo]

how many posts u gonna make? if its illegal take it off...problem solved

[Bmore-coupe]

[08Coupe]

Stop by the biggest tint shop in the area and ask them where to go

[dldjros69]

Naa man keep searching around. You will find somebody that will pass you. How much is your time worth you Vs. the cost of getting the tint redone.

[dangeris]

I'm not from MA but I believe the vehicle code for PA and MA are about the same. You asked the question how do these folks get away with tinted windows during inspection. The answer to that my friend is blowing in the wind! Joking.

Ok for the real answer, most inspection shops do not care if you have tinted windows or not. This does not in any way shape or form inhibit the vehicle to operate safely. ie brakes, signal lights, headlights etc. However, most local and state LEOs beg to differ. You need to read the vehicle code in which you were cited. A long time ago the states tried to make the local shops enforce the vehicle codes but as you can see, those guys are mechanics, NOT LEOs. So with that said some LEOs enforce that law and some do not. The ones that do are most likely the ones that are behind in their quotas or are looking for a promotion. But hey all of what I just said is just my .02

*** EDIT *** Just found this:Massachusetts Tint Law Enacted: 1985HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN MASSACHUSETTS?

Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Massachusetts, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.

Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.Front Side Windows Must allow more than 35% of light in.Back Side Windows Must allow more than 35% of light in.Rear Window Must allow more than 35% of light in.

That means that you would have to install tint that is 65% tint to be complaint. Anything more you will be in violation.
Modified by dangeris at 9:08 AM 12/16/2008

[LinkNuc]

PA is pretty liberal, for once. there is no hard "number", but below 25 - 30 % tint is typically what PA deems "unable to view interior"..whcih is how the law is stated, I never saw an inspection station care or even metion it and if I remember correctly PA inspection regulations do not allow a car to fail for tint below 70%

Anyway, I'm pretty sure MA and PA are like apples and oranges when it comes to tinit and inspection

I mean there are talks of 70% light emittance but the law is written very open...

But I mean think of a pickup truck the factory tint is damn near black on the back windows...but then again, its a pickup, and its covered Federally and statewide, but side windows still apply

PA STATE INSPECTION PROCEDURES Section 175.80

2) Check glazing.

(i) Check glazing and REJECT IF any of the following apply:

(A) Approved safety glazing is not used in every windshield, window or wing.

(B) Any sign, poster or other non-transparent material obstructs, obscures or impairs driver's clear view of highway or any intersecting highway. See Appendix C.

(C) Non-transparent material extends more than 3 inches from lowest exposed portion of rear window, rear side windows or rear wings. See Appendix C.

(D) Motor vehicle has any sign, poster or other non-transparent material on windshield or front side windows, other than officially approved and properly located parking stickers.

(E) Glass is shattered or broken or has any exposed sharp edges.

(F) Windshield is removed.

(G) There are any defects in acute area of windshield,-center of critical area on driver's side of vehicle directly in driver's normal line of vision, 8 _ inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high-or discolorations or hazardous cracks to front, right, left, or rear of driver which would interfere with driver's vision. See Appendix C.

(H) Class etchings, except those used for identification, are on windshield or front side windows.

(I) Glass etchings extend more than 3 inches

That's it for Windows in PA, have to look up MASS, but based on what I've seen looks like its required to test tint.


Modified by LinkNuc at 10:47 AM 12/16/2008

[jdeb101]

I guess you need to know someone that can do it for ya.

How dark is the tint on the windshield?

Windshield is not tinted, just all the others.

how many posts u gonna make? if its illegal take it off...problem solved

The other posts were by accident when I tried refreshing the thread. Obviously I dont want to take tint off I paid for. Theres plenty of cars on the road with illegal tint so I know theres a way to pass inspection if they all do.

Stop by the biggest tint shop in the area and ask them where to go

Thats actually a good idea, I may try that. Thanks for the tips everyone.

[Sensors]

Ah you could always try to buy the inspection sticker, thats what we do here in Northern New Jersey. But your car is a 2008 how come you need to get inspected already, i thought it was every 4 years?

[LinkNuc]

Every 4 years, ha, i wish, I actually lived in Jersey when I got my Z I belive it was good for 5 years....fookin' PA every goshdarn year both emmissions and mechanical doesn;t matter if its brand new or not...and cops will nail you for it...fookin' BS if ya ask me, but then again Rendell's gotta keep those "inspection" stations opened...if ya know what I mean (I am proabbly goona be whacked for that, nice knowin' ya)