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Old 04-10-2009, 09:58 AM
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Default Texas: Answers for ALL your window tint questions...

We at DPS have tried to make the window tint law as clear as possible with this page from our website. I know alot of folks know the law pretty well, but for the few that don't and may have questions here you go:

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/Misc...htm#inspection

It explains the process for proper inspection procedures and then clarifies the actual law itself. Hope this helps out. Most of the troopers in your area should be carrying around window tint meters. If you are worried about the level of your tint, just go by your local office and have them check it. Hope this good information that helps alot of people.

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I'll still be driving around with 5% on all 3 windows. Thanks for the refresher course though.
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3% here with a 12" brow damn im taking a risk arnt i?

Thanks for the info though
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I love having 5% percent all the way around just sucks having to roll the windows down at night to see
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anyone got pix of their windshield tinted or a brow?
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Originally Posted by 02ws666
anyone got pix of their windshield tinted or a brow?


Yes, Please post pics of the tint percent
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[QUOTE= If you are worried about the level of your tint, just go by your local office and have them check it. Hope this good information that helps alot of people.

Your TX Trooper[/QUOTE]

Thanks for that wonderful bit of info. I'll be sure and stop by my local d.p.s office to see if they can see in my windows, because i know i cant.
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Originally Posted by 02ws666
anyone got pix of their windshield tinted or a brow?
You can halfway see my front windshield tint in this one. I had the guy run it down to the bottom of the rearview mirror. A good bit below the AS1 line. The car was all done in limo..sucked trying to see out at night but that was my only complaint.

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i kinda miss my limo on my last camaro. the new one came with 20 on the sides and i just havent cared enough to change it. i do enjoy seeing medians at night tho lol
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I have 15% and 5% on the back, can't see **** at night when backing up
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Some good info on here, thanks WstTexas
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ya mine is 2x 20% on the sides and i think same in the back... i have a thread somewhere in this section
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Thanks for the info.. Now what's the best excuse to talk you guy's out of a ticket?
JK.. Be safe out there and Thank you for doing what you do!
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MOST OF YOU ALL ARE JUST BEIN DICKS!!!!! He was just trying to help....
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I have no idea what my % is, came with the car when I bought it. Though it isn't dark enough!

Thanks for the info, always good for the public to know the rules and regs as well.
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Hmmm, I might have to call up my optometrist friend to get a doctors note for my sensitive eyes.....
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2 weeks ago when I went to get my car inspection they measured my tint I knew it would pass but didnt know what percentage I had so I asked the guy and he said it was 34%
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Thanks wsttexas!

I'm sure hes just laughing his *** off now because he knows that he will screw any 5% he comes across...
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15% on the back is bad enough at night, I couldn't imagine 5%.




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