So I was snooping around on the net looking for the legal limit on tint for WA state, and it just so happens that I stumble across this beauty!!!

http://www.andersen.af.mil/36SFS/tintfaq.htm#California

I would suggest everyone carry a copy of this in their car, considering it comes from my employer, the US gov it can't be wrong, we are never wrong! Be sure to shove this $hit in the CHP pigs face when they write you a ticket for tint violations!!!

 

is this true??? CA does not have any tint limit???

 

This is what I found :

Transparent Materials


26708.5. (a) No person shall place, install, affix, or apply any transparent material upon the windshield, or side or rear windows, of any motor vehicle if the material alters the color or reduces the light transmittance of the windshield or side or rear windows, except as provided in subdivision (b), (c), or (d) of Section 26708.

(b) Tinted safety glass may be installed in a vehicle if (1) the glass complies with motor vehicle safety standards of the United States Department of Transportation for safety glazing materials, and (2) the glass is installed in a location permitted by those standards for the particular type of glass used.

Amended Sec. 2, Ch. 476, Stats. 1998. Effective January 1, 1999.

 

We used a variety of sources to gather this information and it is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact the State Highway Patrol for the state you are interested in.

Sadly they had to say that in your link.

 

Here's the "Authority" on window tinting in California.

California Vehicle Code on the DMV's Website

The part that's most appropriate, is Section "(d) Notwithstanding subdivision" near the bottom of the document and the 5 paragraphs that follow.

Many website's out there, especially window tinting companies, give you a very watered down versions of this law.

Here's a perfect example of a website that gives some accurate info, and at the same time, is completely contradictory to the DMV's actual written law.

Money Hungrey Tint Company


Personally, after reading the vehicle code, I'm more confused. It was much easier when I thought my frontside tinted windows were illegal. Now, I'm going to try and figure out this law so I can defend myself when I get pulled over.

- Cesar -

 

Here's a site you should be trusting: The IWFA (International Window Film Association) - the people that help states make the laws. http://www.iwfa.com/industry.htm They have a chart of all state legal limits. For CA - front windows, as of 99, are limited to 70% light tranmission. Sorry to dissappoint you guys. That's essentially no tint. Hope this helps though!

 

70% V-Kool blocks the heat, which is my goal. If you want to "hide" behind the tint you're out of luck though. Not being able to see inside the vehicle makes troopers nervous. Seems they're tired of being shot at.