Questions from drivers about VTL 375(12-a)(b), Window Tint Violations, answered by the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. For penalties, points, and defense options, read the VTL 375(12-a)(b), Window Tint Violations.
I got a window tints ticket in NYC even though the tint reader was reading more than 30%? How do I fight this? The cop stated that I needed to get a 70 to pass. But that makes no sense as tint meters display how much light it blocks.
I was pulled over and received two tickets, one for no inspection and one for tint. But but I received in the mail a notice of three tickets, one for no- inspection and two for window tints. What can I do since I was only given two at the scene And I have a recorded on video.
Technically, if you were not served with the traffic ticket, it should be dismissed because CPL requires personal service of traffic tickets.
was on my way to pick up my children when there was a random checkpoint. My front windows were fully down when I was asked to pull over. The officer stated her name and made me aware that I was being recorded. She then requested my license and registration, which I provided. She saw my rear windows and stated that NYS law that front windows are to be at 100% visibility. My front windows were down and not only that, she quoted the law wrong. “Section 375 (12-a) states that the windshield and front side windows cannot block more than 30% of the light. She then asked me to roll my driver’s side window up a bit so she can measure it with a device. I complied immediately. Her meter read 37. She walked around to the other side and it read 32. Very odd numbers and when I bought the vehicle in 2015, those tints were legal. She wrote me 2 tickets. Is that legal?
I don't see anything "illegal”, but there appear to be several grounds to challenge these tickets. The good news is that these do not have points and don't go on your record. Cops take these very seriously because laws prohibiting tint were intended for their safety.
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