NJ - tinted windows - what is "passable"?
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NJ - tinted windows - what is "passable"?
I know that you're not allowed to have any tint on the front side windows and windshield, but what about the rear side and rear windows?
Also, given that some higher end cars have "built in tint", perhaps as much as 20%, I imagine you could get away with that amount in the front. It's not much, but does cut the glare a bit.
Also, given that some higher end cars have "built in tint", perhaps as much as 20%, I imagine you could get away with that amount in the front. It's not much, but does cut the glare a bit.
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Pretty sure that in NJ anything goes for the rear and rear sides, but nothing goes for the fronts
That being said, I have had all of my cars front windows tinted.
I have received tickets for this and of course I expect to get one again. It is just a chance you take.
I just got 38% Titanium tint all around, if you want the protection of tint but want lighter looking tint, get metallic tint. It does the same job as a stronger smoke tint while being lighter.
I have received tickets for this and of course I expect to get one again. It is just a chance you take.
I just got 38% Titanium tint all around, if you want the protection of tint but want lighter looking tint, get metallic tint. It does the same job as a stronger smoke tint while being lighter.
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Of course, NOW I find the details. Here's a link that spells it all out
New Jersey Tint Law Enacted: 2000
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN NEW JERSEY?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In New Jersey, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
- Windshield: No tint is allowed on the windshield.
- Front Side Windows: No tint can be applied legally to this window.
- Back Side Windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN NEW JERSEY?
Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
- Front Side Windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
- Back Side Windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
OTHER NEW JERSEY RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
- Medical Exemption: State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/NJ/">Tint Center - NJ Laws</a></li></ul>
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN NEW JERSEY?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In New Jersey, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
- Windshield: No tint is allowed on the windshield.
- Front Side Windows: No tint can be applied legally to this window.
- Back Side Windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN NEW JERSEY?
Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
- Front Side Windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
- Back Side Windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
OTHER NEW JERSEY RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
- Medical Exemption: State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/NJ/">Tint Center - NJ Laws</a></li></ul>
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