Tinting on truck windows is legal

I know right, WTH?

 

Minnesota told a friend who had the waiver that they do not recognize them under commercial rules.

Gave a warning ticket for the tint.

 

Thank you for the update.

 

Going to ... Revive an old thread.. Here in the sunny southwest desert, for many here as well as myself it is not a light or glare issue that is the most problematic.. it is the radiant heat!! of the relentless sun beating on you through the windows. Cruising across the desert on a nice 100 "or more"deg. day can turn my (Pete 379 Daycab) into a greenhouse due to the amount of "sun load" the A/C must keep up with. I can assure you that no amount of a/c will keep you comfortable if you're sitting on the "sunny side" of a veh. next to an "untinted" window. (have never been impressed with the HVAC performance in this or our other 379's either. they are too noisy "blower noise" and not enough air volume IMHO) but that's for another thread.

I'm thinking perhaps I can get some pull down solutions or perhaps a removable "static cling" ?? type of tint that I can easily install and remove as required.. such a solution would allow me to place a tint band along the bottom of the w/s when hood reflection is an issue.

Anyone currently use such a product? what is it. where did you find it etc?? seeking to find out what has worked well for others and hopefully weed out things that those here have tried and know that they don't work well etc.

 

I have an issue with this whole state law enforcement of window tint. As drivers of CMVs we are bound by the FMCSA rules and regulations. 393.60(d) clearly states that 70% luminous transmittance tinting is legal. Why does any state law enforcement agent think that they have the authority to over rule a Federal Law? I would compare it to many states laws on Marijuana. Some states make it legal with a prescription. However, it is still illegal under Federal Laws. The Federal government can come in and override the local laws and bust people and their businesses if they want to. So it is my understanding that the federal law on window tinting in a CMV overrides any states local laws on the matter. As far as making you take the tint off while writing a ticket, or instead of writing a ticket. First of all, I think another poster covered the biggest concern. The glue that is left behind hinders your view more than the tint itself. Are they going to give you a ticket for that too? Secondly. What if I refuse to remove the tint? Are they going to arrest me for having legally tinted windows according to the FMCSA rules and regulations? Maybe it all comes down to how you handle situation when it is presented. Maybe not all law enforcement officers are aware that window tinting on CMVs is legal as per the FMCSA. What do you do? I have also read that windows are tinted from the factory to 10-15%. Looking at my windows, I can't see that. I will have them tested with a light meter and see for myself. If they are already tinted, then back to the drawing board. I have found a few clear films that block UV rays. Maybe I'll just go with that. But there are many benefits of actually making the windows darker, including the heat reduction in the cab which can be a safety factor. I know that when it's hot in my cab, I feel tired and drained, which can cause accidents. Enough ranting for now. I guess my biggest issue with this whole discussion is the law enforcement factor. State cops can not and should not be able to over rule Federal Laws. I mean, what if there are other laws that are different between state and federal? I believe that we have to follow Federal Laws because we travel through so many different states that we can not abide by the differences in the laws of every state. Isn't that the reason we have Federal Laws?

 

You are reading the wording wrong.

I think the misunderstanding is the DOT says 70% can come through. It doesn't say 70% tint. Window tint is graded by how much light it blocks. Some think you can use 30 which hey 70% light can pass through. The catcher is the glass from the factory is already glazed to block about 15%. Therefore when you add the two together you are only letting 55% light through making it illegal.

 

The regulation, 393.60 I believe, states 70% transmittance. Which means 70% of the light starting through the glass has to actually get through.
State waivers or prescriptions are not provided for in the Fed reg. I have seen only one actual medical waiver from FMCSA.

 

To be honest, it is this nit picking B.S. that is starting to get under my skin, next they will want to ticket me for having tint on my windows at my home, Oh, yeah, that's right, MY TRUCK IS MY HOME WHEN I'M ON THE ROAD!

 

This works and popo does not know it is on the windowshttp://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...ucts/Automotive/Crystalline_Automotive_Films/

 

It is all about money anymore and how fast they can put you out of work.