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cew
Posts: 4
May 31, 2013 5:37pm
Has anyone ever had problems with getting pulled over for tinted windows. I have just had my second violation in two months in Wayne County by the same State Highway Patrol Officer. I am not from the county so it seems like they are targeting out of town drivers. The same officer has issued most of the tickets for the county this year.
I am not required to have the violation fixed I just need to pay the fine. It doen't make sense that if it is such a hazard that I am not required to have it fixed. Anyone have the same problem?
I am not required to have the violation fixed I just need to pay the fine. It doen't make sense that if it is such a hazard that I am not required to have it fixed. Anyone have the same problem?
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
May 31, 2013 5:39pm
But if you don't get it fixed, aren't you going to continue to get tickets?cew;1450742 wrote:Has anyone ever had problems with getting pulled over for tinted windows. I have just had my second violation in two months in Wayne County by the same State Highway Patrol Officer. I am not from the county so it seems like they are targeting out of town drivers. The same officer has issued most of the tickets for the county this year.
I am not required to have the violation fixed I just need to pay the fine. It doen't make sense that if it is such a hazard that I am not required to have it fixed. Anyone have the same problem?
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cew
Posts: 4
May 31, 2013 5:46pm
or just avoid Wayne County. I've had this car for almost two years and they are the only ones who pull me over.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 31, 2013 5:50pm
I'd avoid the county at all costs. Sounds like a nice revenue generator for them.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
May 31, 2013 6:33pm
Seems like this would be an illegal stop & search because I tend to think the cop can't be certain if your tint is in violation. Unless it's egregious, a cop shouldn't be able to stop you because it LOOKS like your window tint is too dark.
Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
May 31, 2013 6:48pm
Don't they have handheld things that can test the tint? And if they suspect you're windows are too dark, well, they probably could pull you over on suspicion alonegut;1450756 wrote:Seems like this would be an illegal stop & search because I tend to think the cop can't be certain if your tint is in violation. Unless it's egregious, a cop shouldn't be able to stop you because it LOOKS like your window tint is too dark.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
May 31, 2013 6:54pm
gut;1450756 wrote:Seems like this would be an illegal stop & search because I tend to think the cop can't be certain if your tint is in violation. Unless it's egregious, a cop shouldn't be able to stop you because it LOOKS like your window tint is too dark.
Yes, they can pull you over just because your tint LOOKS too dark.
A lot of areas have started fining heavy for window tint. Alliance is one of those areas as well. They straight up said on their police dept Facebook page, if you have tint, avoid Alliance, you will be ticketed.
Just stay out of Wayne County, as others have said, its a quick way to make money. Thats all there is to it
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
May 31, 2013 7:06pm
Quit being a thug and remove the tint. That dark of tint looks stupid anyways.cew;1450742 wrote:Has anyone ever had problems with getting pulled over for tinted windows. I have just had my second violation in two months in Wayne County by the same State Highway Patrol Officer. I am not from the county so it seems like they are targeting out of town drivers. The same officer has issued most of the tickets for the county this year.
I am not required to have the violation fixed I just need to pay the fine. It doen't make sense that if it is such a hazard that I am not required to have it fixed. Anyone have the same problem?
Hope this helps.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
May 31, 2013 7:09pm
said_aouita;1450771 wrote:Quit being a thug and remove the tint. That dark of tint looks stupid anyways.
Hope this helps.
Thats retarded.
Hope this helps.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
May 31, 2013 11:08pm
Yup.said_aouita;1450771 wrote:Quit being a thug and remove the tint. That dark of tint looks stupid anyways.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
May 31, 2013 11:25pm
I am surprised the thread has gone this far without:
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Jun 1, 2013 7:01am
I never have been pulled over in Wayne County, probably because I don't have retarded window tint.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
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cew
Posts: 4
Jun 1, 2013 8:31am
Ok, I am not a thug. I am a 49 year old white lady. The windows were that way when I bought the car. They don't even look that dark. I didn't even know I was in violation until I had the car over a year. Its only in this one county I have a problem. Will be avoiding Wayne County
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 1, 2013 8:37am
cew;1450978 wrote:Ok, I am not a thug. I am a 49 year old white lady. The windows were that way when I bought the car. They don't even look that dark. I didn't even know I was in violation until I had the car over a year. Its only in this one county I have a problem. Will be avoiding Wayne County
So you're a 49 year old who knowingly continues to break a law? Nice.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jun 1, 2013 9:58am
cew;1450978 wrote:Ok, I am not a thug. I am a 49 year old white lady. The windows were that way when I bought the car. They don't even look that dark. I didn't even know I was in violation until I had the car over a year. Its only in this one county I have a problem. Will be avoiding Wayne County
If the tint is factory, it's not illegal.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Jun 1, 2013 10:50am
Piece of shit Cops.
/Ender'd
/Ender'd
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Jun 1, 2013 10:55am
Every state is different, so that's not necessarily true. By and large though, yes.GoChiefs;1450998 wrote:If the tint is factory, it's not illegal.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jun 1, 2013 11:06am
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Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Jun 1, 2013 1:53pm
what percent tint do you have or did the cop write on the ticket?
assuming he/she...it bought it from a dealer.GoChiefs;1450998 wrote:If the tint is factory, it's not illegal.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Jun 1, 2013 2:14pm
I don't have tinted windows, that is reserved for douche bags.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jun 1, 2013 2:22pm
ts1227;1451012 wrote:Every state is different, so that's not necessarily true. By and large though, yes.
"Ohio" Chatter.
It's true for Ohio.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jun 1, 2013 2:29pm
slingshot4ever;1451054 wrote:I don't have tinted windows, that is reserved for douche bags.
Hope this helps.
Right, ignore the fact that it helps prevent fading on your interior by keeping out UV rays, helps keep your interior cooler in the summer, improving safety by helping prevent glass shattering in an accident and cutting down on glare from the sun, plus it makes it harder for would be thieves to see whats in your car when walking by.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 1, 2013 2:48pm
GoChiefs;1451060 wrote:Right, ignore the fact that it helps prevent fading on your interior by keeping out UV rays, helps keep your interior cooler in the summer, improving safety by helping prevent glass shattering in an accident and cutting down on glare from the sun, plus it makes it harder for would be thieves to see whats in your car when walking by.
Lol someone has tinted windows on their car...
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jun 1, 2013 2:51pm
SportsAndLady;1451067 wrote:Lol someone has tinted windows on their car...
Actually, no, I don't. Derp.
My wifes car has tinted windows, but there is a prescription for that for medical reasons. Otherwise it wouldn't be done. I don't need to give the cops a reason to pull me over if they want to.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jun 1, 2013 3:00pm
I have 20% window tint and have never been pulled over nor ticketed for it. I've heard of cops making people peel the tint off on scene.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.