Ohio Window Tint Laws Question - Page 2

Accumulator · 07-14-09, 09:30

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Originally Posted by nrengle

... She was none too happy that I knew the law...

Huh, that's too bad. I've been fortunate in my experiences with the OSP, their troopers have always been both friendly and professional during my, uhm..."interactions" with them. Guess there are bad apples in any barrel.

nrengle · 07-14-09, 09:37

One pulled my wife over before we were married, and on her ticket put she was Male, was in the wrong county, wrong road, got her address wrong, a couple of other things. She fought it, cause everyone thought she'd get off on the speeding ticket (even our family lawyer said it was a no brainer). Trooper showed up, the judge wasn't hearing it, even though we were able to prove that the trooper didn't know the roads, and obviously didn't know her sexes. My wife has 36DD's that's kinda hard to mistake for a male....

But again out here outside of Columbus in corner of BFE and You Got a Purrdy Mouth it's no surprise that the cops are prone to harassment. Had one follow us and stop us the other night on our road. Asking where we were going, and if we had business in the area. It's like dude, run the address with the plates next time, we live about 3 houses down from here.

Accumulator · 07-15-09, 09:49

Other side of the coin here, maybe because my wife and I come across as LEO-friendly and I think that makes all the difference. I can honestly say that we've had *zero* problems for decades (and that includes a fair number of traffic stops including some very egregious speeding violations).

If, OTOH, my wife or I *did get unjustly hassled, their dept. would have a trip through the legal system that they wouldn't soon forget

nrengle · 07-15-09, 10:15

See that's the thing, I'm totally respectful and don't do the whole "I pay your salary" crap. But I also don't admit guilt till I know what they are trying to pull me over for. It's not like it happens all the time, it's just these ones stick out in my memory the most. Hell I'm never even home enough really so it's odd to me. I get to drive my car maybe 6 days every few months thanks to touring.

Accumulator · 07-16-09, 09:19

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Originally Posted by nrengle

.. But I also don't admit guilt till I know what they are trying to pull me over for..

Heh heh, well...I *always* know why I'm being pulled over

Kinda surprising how admitting my guilt so often results in some kind of break

One thing that I'm sure helps is that I always conduct myself *exactly* the way LEOs want: ignition off, flashers on, windows down if tinted, keys on the dash, hands palms up and empty on the steering wheel, every action explained and sanctioned before it happens, and that hard-to-verbalize "LEO-friendly vibe".

nrengle · 07-16-09, 12:28

I got ya on that, I do the same thing, keys though never thought of, maybe that's the ticket? I also always have my license and reg and insurance card ready to go.

Accumulator · 07-17-09, 08:57

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Originally Posted by nrengle

I got ya on that, I do the same thing, keys though never thought of, maybe that's the ticket? I also always have my license and reg and insurance card ready to go.

The more stuff that gives a "this won't be the one..." first impression the better IMO. When they see the keys on the dash maybe they think "he understands..".

Don't *GIVE* the LEO the keys though (for various reasons). Don't consent to a search of the vehice either.

I never have my reg/ins. docs ready, I always have to say "they're in the glovebox, should I get them out now?". I keep such stuff securely stowed away (out of sight) and I don't reach around inside the vehicle when I know I'm getting pulled over (except to secure the dog if I need to).

Suzzyq11 · 08-17-09, 10:05

I Live South of Dayton Ohio. I got a freakin ticket today and have been searching the laws. I knew I knew the law but the cop kept telling me different. I know the rear doors and the back window is any tint. He didnt use one of those things that tell the percentage on the front doors windows. I have limo tint on back rear and 35% on all 4 doors. My windows were rolled down but he kept telling me my tint was illegal on the back. Im thinking of fighting it because he didnt see the 4 door windows.. He was being an a&#wipe. Does anyone think I can get out of it?? I am sooooo Mad... Thanks

LouisanaJeeper · 08-17-09, 11:12

if he did not meter it, it will probably get dropped...

Accumulator · 08-18-09, 10:28

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Originally Posted by Suzzyq11

I Live South of Dayton Ohio. I got a freakin ticket today and have been searching the laws. I knew I knew the law but the cop kept telling me different. I know the rear doors and the back window is any tint. He didnt use one of those things that tell the percentage on the front doors windows. I have limo tint on back rear and 35% on all 4 doors. My windows were rolled down but he kept telling me my tint was illegal on the back. Im thinking of fighting it because he didnt see the 4 door windows.. He was being an a&#wipe. Does anyone think I can get out of it?? I am sooooo Mad... Thanks

Yeah, I *do* think you'll beat it, sounds pretty clear-cut (assuming you're right about the rules regarding the backlight; I *think* you are but I'm not 100% certain).

FWIW, I just don't see anybody being able to argue it effectively to the LEO during the stop; unfortuntely I think it'll have to be done in court. Assuming you're vindicated, that might be a good time to inquire about the hassle/expense/etc. you were forced to go through over a LEO not knowing what's what.

LouisanaJeeper · 08-18-09, 08:05

STATE FRONT SIDES, REAR SIDES, BACK WINDOW, VISOR, NET/FILM
OH 50% ANY% ANY% 70% NET

State Window Tinting Laws

Accumulator · 08-19-09, 09:11

LouisanaJeeper- Thanks for posting that link. Looks like Suzzyq11 might be able to get a little satisfaction during her day in court....I'd take a pitbull of an attorney along myself.