Window Tinting In Ga. Must Read! - Page 2

ssarcevic · 06-04-05, 05:39

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Originally posted by rjstaaf
Simple, generally police officers don't have to worry about being shot walking up to each other's cars.

I understand that. But the question remains why can their tint be so dark? If all we're allowed is 35% than that's what they should be held to as well.

I've had "illegal" tint since I was 18 and have never had a problem seeing at night. Maybe as I get older that will change (40 is just around the corner). I've also never heard of an officer being shot because of dark tint. Not saying it hasn't happened just haven't heard of a case. If it had happened, I'm sure a campaign to get illegal tint off FL roads would have taken place by now.

tabinha · 06-04-05, 06:14

Tinted glass is just not safe. How can you see out the window? I sat in a car with tinted glass and it was impossible. The driver says to me "no sweat, its not really that bad". He is nuts and will kill someone or himself. Be happy for the large fine, it might just save your life or someone elses.

rjstaaf · 06-04-05, 06:43

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Originally posted by ssarcevic
I understand that. But the question remains why can their tint be so dark? If all we're allowed is 35% than that's what they should be held to as well.

By that logic than they shouldn't be allowed to carry guns, exceed the speed limit, etc..... There are plenty of things the police are permitted to do in the line of their job that we cannot do. Would you enjoy spending 8 hours (usually much more) driving around in your car in the hot Florida sun without tinted windows?

I drive a lot and my side windows are tinted to 28% and I can still get a tan through them.

JayC · 06-04-05, 07:47

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Originally posted by rjstaaf
Would you enjoy spending 8 hours (usually much more) driving around in your car in the hot Florida sun without tinted windows?

So does that mean traveling salesmen in Florida should be allowed to have extra dark glass? While I can agree about a lot of stuff that the police should be permitted to do that the average Joe Citizen can't, tinted windows is not one of them.

I recently relocated from Texas to NC and had to remove all my tint and have my windows retinted due to the laws being different. Personally, I think it sucks. It should be standardized in the US, good or bad.

rjstaaf · 06-04-05, 11:20

We disagree on this, I don't see any issue with cops having dark tinted windows.

Unfortunately the climate in the US is not standardized so I seriously doubt you will ever see a standard across the US.

LouisanaJeeper · 06-04-05, 01:24

actually if you are a travelling salesman, etc and carry a large quantity of valubales or jewelry, etc. on a regular basis there is a provision in LA law that allows for dark tinted windows with a permit....

topnotch · 06-04-05, 02:10

I actually just rec'd my first ticket ever last Friday and it was for window tints up here in NY. I am glad I got the tint ticket rather than the initial reason I was pulled was b/c I was speeding 80 in a 55. $90 and now I am free and clear from this affecting my license pts wise and my insurance will not go up either.

newagain · 06-04-05, 02:34

The new law is geared for black people in GA. But it wont hold after a class action suit comes behind it. Follow an officer home and check out his/her personal vehicles.

How will that LAW work for people that come to GA for vaction? and have tinted windows

As for me I think I'm going to see a eye doctor. so my tint will be legal

LouisanaJeeper · 06-04-05, 03:42

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Originally posted by newagain

How will that LAW work for people that come to GA for vaction? and have tinted windows

it wont effect them unless their car is registered in GA

ssarcevic · 06-04-05, 04:06

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Originally posted by restaff
By that logic than they shouldn't be allowed to carry guns, exceed the speed limit, etc..... There are plenty of things the police are permitted to do in the line of their job that we cannot do. Would you enjoy spending 8 hours (usually much more) driving around in your car in the hot Florida sun without tinted windows?

I drive a lot and my side windows are tinted to 28% and I can still get a tan through them.

That has nothing to do with their ability to carry guns or do their jobs. If I chose to carry a gun in my car, I could with the right permit. I am in sales and spend 8 hours a day behind the wheel. If my windows weren't tinted my left arm and the left side of my face would be fried. I've been pulled over several times over the past 15 years and not one officer said anything about my tint.
My suggestion to those who have dark tint is if you're pulled over, roll down the windows and keep your hands where the officer can see them.

rjstaaf · 06-04-05, 04:25

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Originally posted by ssarcevic
That has nothing to do with their ability to carry guns or do their jobs. If I chose to carry a gun in my car, I could with the right permit.

Sure it does, you stated that since everyone else was required to have 35% than that is what they should have. By your logic since no one else is allowed to carry a loaded weapon on their belt than neither should police and since it is illegal to exceed the speed limit that the same should go for the police.

That badge is their permit to have dark tint.

I can't possibly see how it affects you but, it obviously bothers you so my suggestion would be for you to run for office and do something about it

Sir Clean · 06-04-05, 08:10

I think Tint law is non-sense. Some people can see from the law enforcement's veiwpoint. But, you can also see from the law abiding (except for the tint law) resident who is minding his/her own business in the privacy tint provides. There are so many nut cases out there (especially in NY metro areas where I live) and I prefer I don't want anyone looking at me while driving. If the cops are worried about the hidden guns, then, restricting the gun ownership will resolve this problem. But, it is a polical hot potato (gun ownership matters); so, the gov't took an easy target at the tint restriction which do not anything about the law enforcement's safety. If the law enforcement is not confortable with a tinted car he/she stopped, he/she can always ask them to roll down the windows (dah). If the occupant did not repospond to the request, you know you got someone you need to catch.
I think the well balanced tint grade is 30% to 35% (enough privacy for tax payer/law abiding resident but at the same time it does not impede the night time driving).