![]() Rhodes said a complicating factor in all this is drivers who move or visit here from other states where dark tinting is allowed, such as Florida. The DMV also makes medical exceptions for those who suffer from a medical condition that causes the person to be photosensitive to visible light. To complicate matters, the law allows window tinting exceptions for the windows of: an excursion passenger vehicle, a for-hire passenger vehicle, a common carrier of passengers, as defined in window of a motor home, ambulances, limousines, law enforcement vehicles, a multipurpose vehicle that is behind the driver of the vehicle, vehicles.for which DMV has issued a medical exception permit, and the rear window of a property‐hauling vehicle. Windshield tinting is allowed but only on the top of the windshield, and it can't extend more than 5 inches below the top of the windshield and cannot have light transmittance of less than 32 percent. This standard is considered to be met if the window tint is no lower than 32 percent visible light transmission when measured by the station with a photometer." North Carolina law states, "All windows with applications of after‐factory window tinting must be checked during the safety inspection," and the tinted windows "may not be any darker than 35 percent visible light transmission. Now, as long as (the tinting is) off by the court date, we usually dismiss the charge." "If it's not on there, we don’t bother with anything else (as far as testing). "If it’s after-market tint, it has to have a DOT label on one corner of the glass, and that represents that the glass is within the standards of the law," said North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Kelly Rhodes. Real answer: The tinting that is so dark you can't see through it is indeed illegal. Man, you really know how to take the fun out of driving. My answer: It's almost like you're suggesting it's important to be able to see oncoming traffic. What is the legality of these windows? Why are they allowed to drive around in total obscurity? I’ve seen people driving around in what looks like a driverless car, the tinting is so dark. ![]() I had a close call at an intersection with one of these drivers. Question: I see cars with dark tint where the tint is so dark you can’t see who’s driving. Thanks, guys.Today’s batch of burning questions, my smart-aleck answers and the real deal: Overall, it took a little less than an hour and a half on a 4-door sedan including the back windshield. “The desk agent was very polite and informative. This is a place I would recommend to my friends that need tint/paint correction” I really admire how the friendly staff keeps their waiting area spotless and professional, as well as taking the time to walk me through the quality of tint. “For me, I only like the best of the best, and Sun Stoppers really knocks it out the ball park. I would recommend anyone that wants great tint on their car to go to Sunstoppers to get their tint done by them.” They took no time in getting my 2021 Chevrolet Traverse finished and all the windows looked tinted and great. “They did an excellent job in showing me the specifics of what they have to offer and what coverages the tints are. I would definitely return to this business and recommend them to anyone with window tinting needs.” They were quick, communicated well and were professional to deal with. “Sun Stoppers did an excellent job removing and replacing the rear window tinting on my car. Read more reviews from our Lake Norman location We have many other car and window services from our many locations! Get a free quote today, or visit our Store Locator to see what’s available in your area. ![]() To view some of our tint work, please visit our Project Gallery or click one of our recent projects:
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