As I know front tint is illegal (cars look so good with it though), so I went out and got myself a tint for rear windows today. After that at work, my co-worker told me that he heard that for cars made after 2000 or so, it's legal to have front tint (he wasn't sure but said 50% or so) because some new cars have tint as an option. Hence the cops won't stop and give tickets if they see a new car. How far/close to truth is this statement? Anyone know for sure? Thanks.

 

that is not true. year does not matter.

 

thanks Samson, so what happens to those cars that come tinted from the factory??

 

there are no cars with front window tint from the factory....

This *tint* you or he is speaking of is Solar tint, which just has a green or blue hue to it. not actual film.

 

its a bit gray area. There is some vechical codes that allow film that transmits 70% light or more.... but I dont know if it is restricted for medical use or anything. I got the lightest shade which is like around 70% so I figure I'd try to use that if I get ticketed... and since my rears are so dark (like 30%), its harder to tell my front is tinted since its like 70% in the front.

 

not legal but i did it anyways:thumbup:

 

To be safe 70% tint. Don't go lower then 50%. And the rear could be 35% or 22%.

 

Lexus have a yellowish tint in the front windows

 

I got 5% in the back, but I want to know for sure how low I can go in the front...

 

How about this. Go to your eye doctor and say that the sun really hurts your eyes when you drive. I think they are authorized to give you a note stating that you are allowed to have tints. Just remember to always keep this note in your car. Have it framed in your car or something.