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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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Question why is tint illegal?

i never under stood why. sorry if this is a dumb question.
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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not sure, but probably because you can't see very well out of a dark tint? or because cops can't see inside to see if you're pointing a gun at them? just some guesses.
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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The cops want to be able to see, if your holding a gun or not
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by c279a
The cops want to be able to see, if your holding a gun or not
not just in case of weapons, but also to be able to identify people.
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:10 AM
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i figure that if they made it illegal because it supposed to be hard to see out of it, shouldn't wearing sunglasses be illegal too when driving in the day?
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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i figure that if they made it illegal because it supposed to be hard to see out of it, shouldn't wearing sunglasses be illegal too when driving in the day?
i doubt it, i never seen sunglasses so dark that it makes it hard to see out of.
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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also the galss doesnt shatter like it should when it is tinted
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by pablo_her
i figure that if they made it illegal because it supposed to be hard to see out of it, shouldn't wearing sunglasses be illegal too when driving in the day?
More like wearing sun glasses at night. I'm pretty sure they worry more about night than day.
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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What I don't understand is how you can get limo tint in the rear, but basically nothing in the front. If a guy wanted to shoot a cop, couldn't his friend just do it from the rear seat?
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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you ahve to have two side mirrors if you avhe that

ie delivery trucks and limos
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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There is of course one way to get around this.

If you know anyone that can write you up a doctors note pretty much. "something official" My buddy has a doctors note from his uncle stating he has a skin condition caused from direct sunlight and he is able to rock limo tint all around.

Honestly. I have limo all around on my wrx and I have yet to get hastled. I've had it on four of my cars and haven't been talked to nor pulled over for it.
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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my windows are tinted too. and never have hassled for them either i was just wondering
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Silentsamurai
There is of course one way to get around this.

If you know anyone that can write you up a doctors note pretty much. "something official" My buddy has a doctors note from his uncle stating he has a skin condition caused from direct sunlight and he is able to rock limo tint all around.

Honestly. I have limo all around on my wrx and I have yet to get hastled. I've had it on four of my cars and haven't been talked to nor pulled over for it.
youve been lucky
my gf has 13% front and rear and was cited when she got a ticket . got it written off though so she lucked out also.

btw when are we going to race at dromo ? weve been there at least once a week for the past few months
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Originally Posted by Silentsamurai
There is of course one way to get around this.

If you know anyone that can write you up a doctors note pretty much. "something official" My buddy has a doctors note from his uncle stating he has a skin condition caused from direct sunlight and he is able to rock limo tint all around.

Honestly. I have limo all around on my wrx and I have yet to get hastled. I've had it on four of my cars and haven't been talked to nor pulled over for it.
True. Testicular cancer also works.
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huh im lost

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