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Old 11-10-2009, 05:18 PM
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I got a ticket today
no way is it for speeding my truck is sloow
The lady gave me a 156$ ticket for my windows being too dark! 30% isn't even dark!!!
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:20 PM
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You were speeding deal with it. Check your local tint laws for maximum allowable tint.
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:22 PM
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I wasn't speeding! They are 50% but it's ridiculous my city just got the meters 2 days ago. I have to be the guinea pig
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:22 PM
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I thought factory tint is 30% so how could that be illegal
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:23 PM
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I thought factory tint is 30% so how could that be illegal
I have no clue
All the measure is the front windows not the back
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:24 PM
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I thought factory tint is 30% so how could that be illegal
I'm guessing he is referring to the front windows...?
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:25 PM
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I'm guessing he is referring to the front windows...?
Yes front windows
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:25 PM
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Ohio Window Tint Law
Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 5 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 50% of light in.
Back Side Windows Any darkness can be used.
Rear Window Any darkness can be used.
This Subaru has 50% on the back
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:26 PM
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$156 for a tint violation is crazy, I think over here it's like a $15 fix it ticket.
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:26 PM
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Wen-Weh. So sad, too bad.
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:32 PM
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$156 for a tint violation is crazy, I think over here it's like a $15 fix it ticket.
Wow that's cheap
She told me i won't get another ticket for it so i'm not changing it!
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:46 PM
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Every state has different tint laws.
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:49 PM
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Find out your state tint laws here
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Old 11-10-2009, 08:21 PM
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same old fire ranger, I see
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Old 11-10-2009, 08:32 PM
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Yep. Would you prefer I put on a party hat and send condolences??
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