Just got my s2k about 3 weeks ago and need to get it inspected. My tint is about 6 percent too low. Can anyone help me out with any type of hook up for a waver for an inspection station. I know they wont pass any type of tinted car without some type of waver form. My RSX i just sold I had to go to the MD State police and that failed for tint being too dark and I had to pay to get it removed. Or any other method / recommendation would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks guys and gals,
~Allen

 

Nevermind too much work on other peoples behalf, dont want to inconvience anyone ill just remove it.

 

I didn't know there was a tint specification on MD State Inspections......learn something new everyday.

Do you want this thread gone? - I can help you there

 

Yes please

 

Not that I am for or against it, but usually if you find the most rundown shop around ...it's a dont ask dont tell policy. Even Fairfax VA (assholes about every car detail) has shops that tend to overlook it. Good luck in your search...I'm sure if you keep asking around someone will know a shop to go to.

On a related note....When they say you can have like 20% ....does that include the window glass that comes tinted or is it 20% plus (well minus technically) the way the glass came? The s2000 seems to come with fairly tinted glass already....debating getting it tinted, but I'm not sure how much darker it would look being in VA and all.

 

I'm pretty sure VA state legal is still 50%. I got ticketed in my 2001 Dodge Dakota before I sold it. It was at 35%. That value is the total percentage of light that will pass through the glass. OEM + aftermarket or just aftermarket.

Also, I have heard that you can get an optometrist to certify that you are very light sensitive or something, and take that to the DMV for the waiver. But, this could be an urban legend because I don't know anyone that was tried it.

-Aaron

 

Last I knew it was true. 4theheckofit (cop or former cop) may jump in here and set us straight.

 

Virginia State Law allows 50% Tint on Driver and Passenger Front Windows - 35% Tint on anything behind those windows.
I do not know the specifics on the front windshield, however I do believe you are allowed a 5" strip on the top of the windshield.

 

Unless you really really want this thread gone, I'm going to leave it open. Tint questions pop up from time to time and it has been a while since we had an updated thread.

I don't know what Maryland law is, nor do I know what is involved in a MD inspection, but I do have a decent understanding of Virginia - like everyone else seems to.

Virginia tint laws allow for 50% in the front two windows, nothing on the windshield, and 35% behind the front doors. On SUV's and vans you can go as dark as you want in the third row of windows. Moonroofs can be as dark as you want as well.

There is nothing in regards to VA state inspection about tint unless it is obstructive to your vision or there is tint on the front windshield. You also can't have a sticker on the front windshield that hangs down more than 3 inches from the roof line, and I'm not sure about stickers on the side windows - the rear window is written strange so there are loop holes in stickers there.

 

What are the tint laws in Virginia?

Section 46.2-1052 states:



Tinting films, signs, decals, and stickers on windshields, etc.; penalties.


Except as otherwise provided in this article or permitted by federal law, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle on a highway with any sign, poster, colored or tinted film, sun-shading material, or other colored material on the windshield, front or rear side windows, or rear windows of such motor vehicle. This provision, however, shall not apply to any certificate or other paper required by law or permitted by the Superintendent to be placed on a motor vehicle's windshield or window.

The size of stickers or decals used by counties, cities, and towns in lieu of license plates shall be in compliance with regulations promulgated by the Superintendent. Such stickers shall be affixed on the windshield at a location designated by the Superintendent.

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, whenever a motor vehicle is equipped with a mirror on each side of such vehicle, so located as to reflect to the driver of such vehicle a view of the highway for at least 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle, any or all of the following shall be lawful:

1. To drive a motor vehicle equipped with one optically grooved clear plastic right-angle rear view lens attached to one rear window of such motor vehicle, not exceeding eighteen inches in diameter in the case of a circular lens or not exceeding eleven inches by fourteen inches in the case of a rectangular lens, which enables the driver of the motor vehicle to view below the line of sight as viewed through the rear window;

2. To have affixed to the rear side windows, rear window or windows of a motor vehicle any sticker or stickers, regardless of size; or

3. To drive a motor vehicle when the driver's clear view of the highway through the rear window or windows is otherwise obstructed.

Except as provided in