What would be the accepted % of window tint is in SoCal
07-10-2008, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by tCtCtC
for the front windows-none
windshield-none
rear windows-5
windshield-none
rear windows-5
07-10-2008, 06:21 AM
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Re: What would be the accepted % of window tint is in SoCal
Originally Posted by kikomachine
What would be the accepted % of window tint is in SoCal..I'm interested to know. Thanks! 
http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/CA/
I have 35% on the driver, rear quarter, and passenger windows and 20% on the hatch. That's probably
the safest to go. I've been down to SoCal (my bro lives there) lots of times and been driving right next to the
coppers and never had any problems. Remember though; "You gotta pay to play."
07-10-2008, 06:47 AM
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FTWS "Medical Exemption- State law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint. "
Um and what kind of medical problem could be allowed in a different state to change the limit of tints?
"Officer, I have the flu, and that requires me to have 1.5% all the way around. I don't want the chance of people catching the flu by looking at me"
Um and what kind of medical problem could be allowed in a different state to change the limit of tints?
"Officer, I have the flu, and that requires me to have 1.5% all the way around. I don't want the chance of people catching the flu by looking at me"
07-10-2008, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by fourtheye28
FTWS "Medical Exemption- State law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint. "
Um and what kind of medical problem could be allowed in a different state to change the limit of tints?
"Officer, I have the flu, and that requires me to have 1.5% all the way around. I don't want the chance of people catching the flu by looking at me"
Um and what kind of medical problem could be allowed in a different state to change the limit of tints?
"Officer, I have the flu, and that requires me to have 1.5% all the way around. I don't want the chance of people catching the flu by looking at me"
07-10-2008, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by AnyMeans
Originally Posted by fourtheye28
FTWS "Medical Exemption- State law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint. "
Um and what kind of medical problem could be allowed in a different state to change the limit of tints?
"Officer, I have the flu, and that requires me to have 1.5% all the way around. I don't want the chance of people catching the flu by looking at me"
Um and what kind of medical problem could be allowed in a different state to change the limit of tints?
"Officer, I have the flu, and that requires me to have 1.5% all the way around. I don't want the chance of people catching the flu by looking at me"
07-10-2008, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by tcCAlI
cops really dont care.
Going back to other responses....yes it is legal to only put 70% or lighter on the front drivers and passengers doors. But why tint them then? I have heard of people with skin cancer problems getting exemptions in the past. But like someone else said, they now make virtually clear tint that addresses the UVA and UVB rays which causes the health problems. so I doubt a dark tint with a medical excuse will work anymore?
As for the windows behind the drivers and front passenger seats, you can put anything you want as long as you have a side mirror on the front passenger door. So whatever you decide for the front drivers and passenger doors, roll the dice and hope you don't get ticketed for it.
On my personal POS 1990 pre-crossover Camry, I do have 20% on all windows except the windshield and have never been bothered by city police or the CHP. Probably b/c it's a stock looking family car. (And the ticket would be worth more than the car itself. hahaha) On my stock Tundra, I have 20% on the front doors and been warned a few times and ticketed once......the ticket came from the CHP and he said he only pulled me over b/c of the tint. I'm like WTF?!?!? I removed the tint, paid the stupid fine, and then re-tinted them. The sad thing was they never went out to inspect that I had taken the tint off.....those bastards. But I only blamed myself because I knew the law.
OK I'm done. I hope everyones input helps you make an informed decision on what you decide to do.
07-10-2008, 11:43 PM
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I have 30% on the front two and 15% on the back three. Having the that dark on the front is bothersome at night since it makes it harder to see out lol. During the day I usually have my windows rolled somewhat down so I don't have to run the A/C all the freakin time. Haven't been bothered yet and I live in "The OC".
07-11-2008, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by tcCAlI
just go 5% all the way around FTW! cops really dont care. ive had it for ever now and i live in anaheim hills.
I got it cuz my exhaust was too loud. so double fix its. sucks!
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