Pulled over for tints...while windows were down.

JungleZ · 05-09-2013, 05:21 PM

Dam I only hear about this in New York, cops used to be diicks in SoCal now they don't care about no front license plate and no tint really anymore

Trips · 05-09-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Dam I only hear about this in New York, cops used to be diicks in SoCal now they don't care about no front license plate and no tint really anymore

I knew eventually someone would come out with an insult

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axmea? · 05-10-2013, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Dam I only hear about this in New York, cops used to be diicks in SoCal now they don't care about no front license plate and no tint really anymore

I wish that was true in my case. Got popped in Huntington Beach for a 50 on my dd. Got me for brake lights first and after I showed him a lamp that I just got ready for install, he ticketed me for the tint instead. Bought the car used and was surprised I had tints. Never noticed it for years.

Bking · 05-09-2013, 05:22 PM

Why didn't you ask him how he saw your tint?

Anyhow, he only gave you a warning for a law you violated. I'm pretty sure he could give you a ticket instead. I say today is your lucky day. Go buy lottery.

1st · 05-09-2013, 05:26 PM

America ain't ever gave a **** about y'all
Let the streets be the prosecuter, judge and jury
Let me have a trial by fury

Highway · 05-09-2013, 05:32 PM

He would definitely have to test the windows before any ticket could be handed out. I've only had one of my cars tested and they gave me 30 days to remove it. I never did because the car came from Florida and I wasn't about to pay to have it removed. If they wanted to pay for the removal then I would have agreed. Never had issues after that.

I'm 10% below what I'm supposed to have and never had any issues so far with the Z.

Nismo89 · 05-09-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayzee

Got pulled over about an hour ago, my windows were down since the second I left my driveway (super hot day today).

I'm a little shocked at the cop's nerve to proceed to tell me that I have side window tint when he hasn't for one second seen even a millimeter of my window.

I was let off with a warning but god knows how hard i would have raged to get a ticket for something the cop never even saw for one second.

Wtf is this bs? That to me sounds alike to saying "Oh this is a fast sportscar. You probably speed a lot in it. Here, take this speeding ticket in advance"

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Tigger · 05-09-2013, 06:17 PM

Even though I hate that my own tint has to be 50/35, I still do it because it is the legal amount allowed.

This little quote kind of applies here but not completely within context so take it as it stands. When I was in the Police Academy back in 2004, a State Trooper came in and told a little story about people complaining about getting cited when an Officer didn't have his lights on or they didn't see him. His reply was simple and it shut 'em up quick. "You can't entrap an honest person." Simply put, if you are speeding, you are speeding. If you have illegal tint, you have illegal tint. How he got you for it becomes irrelevant.

Kayzee · 05-09-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

Even though I hate that my own tint has to be 50/35, I still do it because it is the legal amount allowed.

This little quote kind of applies here but not completely within context so take it as it stands. When I was in the Police Academy back in 2004, a State Trooper came in and told a little story about people complaining about getting cited when an Officer didn't have his lights on or they didn't see him. His reply was simple and it shut 'em up quick. "You can't entrap an honest person." Simply put, if you are speeding, you are speeding. If you have illegal tint, you have illegal tint. How he got you for it becomes irrelevant.

Oh really? How he got you becomes irrelevant? I hope i can help you brush up on your constitution and bill of rights.

Mapp v. Ohio, 367 US 643 (1961), holding "All evidence obtained by searches and seizures in violation of the Federal Constitution is inadmissible in a criminal trial in a state court."

And

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exclusionary_rule
Youre welcome

Cmike2780 · 05-09-2013, 06:25 PM

No offense, but why are you complaining or angry? You DID have illegal tints and got away with a warning. Most people are relieved when they dodge a bullet.

Haboob · 05-09-2013, 06:53 PM

35% is illegal in NY?

That sucks man.

Haven't had any trouble (yet) here with my 15%, but then again when you're in a desert climate I think they tend to understand more why you need the darker tint.

Cmike2780 · 05-09-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

35% is illegal in NY?

That sucks man.

Haven't had any trouble (yet) here with my 15%, but then again when you're in a desert climate I think they tend to understand more why you need the darker tint.

You can tint the back as dark as you want as long as you have side view mirrors, but sides are max 70%.

Kayzee · 05-09-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

You can tint the back as dark as you want as long as you have side view mirrors, but sides are max 70%.

You guys do realize that its not "not that bad?" ?

70% is factory tint. And no im not talking dark tint, im talking the barely noticable green anti UV tint that every aingle car has.

In other words, absolutely zero aftermarket tint is allowed in the front

Haboob · 05-09-2013, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayzee

You guys do realize that its not "not that bad?" ?

70% is factory tint. And no im not talking dark tint, im talking the barely noticable green anti UV tint that every aingle car has.

In other words, absolutely zero aftermarket tint is allowed in the front

Mine came with no factory tint.

Felt like people were eyeballing me and burning holes into my head on the drive home from Vegas.

PapoZalsa · 05-09-2013, 07:11 PM

Everything is ilegal in the Republic of VA so I dont give a crap.

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Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 15	Why didn't you ask him how he saw your tint? Anyhow, he only gave you a warning for a law you violated. I'm pretty sure he could give you a ticket instead. I say today is your lucky day. Go buy lottery. 370Zsteve likes this.

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JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	Dam I only hear about this in New York, cops used to be diicks in SoCal now they don't care about no front license plate and no tint really anymore

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Highway Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 394 Drives: Offroad Rep Power: 15	He would definitely have to test the windows before any ticket could be handed out. I've only had one of my cars tested and they gave me 30 days to remove it. I never did because the car came from Florida and I wasn't about to pay to have it removed. If they wanted to pay for the removal then I would have agreed. Never had issues after that. I'm 10% below what I'm supposed to have and never had any issues so far with the Z.

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Tigger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NM Posts: 8,063 Drives: Awedeeeeee Rep Power: 603	Even though I hate that my own tint has to be 50/35, I still do it because it is the legal amount allowed. This little quote kind of applies here but not completely within context so take it as it stands. When I was in the Police Academy back in 2004, a State Trooper came in and told a little story about people complaining about getting cited when an Officer didn't have his lights on or they didn't see him. His reply was simple and it shut 'em up quick. "You can't entrap an honest person." Simply put, if you are speeding, you are speeding. If you have illegal tint, you have illegal tint. How he got you for it becomes irrelevant.

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Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	35% is illegal in NY? That sucks man. Haven't had any trouble (yet) here with my 15%, but then again when you're in a desert climate I think they tend to understand more why you need the darker tint.