NY State DMV & Tinted windows

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I

found this on the NY State DMV website under the question & answer page.

Hope

this helps those of us in NY. I am sure if you go to your states Department of

Motor Vehicles website and look in the Questions & Answers section you will

find your answer.

Tinted

Vehicle Windows

Question

What are the laws in NYS about tinted

vehicle windows?

Answer

Section 375 (12-a) of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law does

not allow a windshield or front side windows that are dark. The windshield

and front side windows cannot block more than 30% of the light. Seventy

percent or more of the light from the outside must pass through the window.

This law also applies to rear windows unless the vehicle has outside

rear-view mirrors on both sides. The mirrors must give the driver a full and

clear view behind the vehicle.

It is illegal to sell, offer for sale, or install glass that does not comply

with this law. It is illegal to operate a vehicle with glass that does not

comply with this law.

If a medical condition requires a person to have tinted vehicle windows, they

can request an exemption from the law. Request form MV-80W from a DMV Office or Call

Center.

The text of this law is attached below under " File Attachments " .