Spotted in PA
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From: Bechtelsville, PA
My brother-in-law (state trooper) read me the law on window tint. The law doesn't specify a % it just states that you need to be able to see inside the vehicle. He said a kid just beat a ticket by printing off a page that said "can you see me know" a hundred times and holding it against the window.
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From: Manheim, PA
Tuesday nights there's a car meet at the Sonic in Mount Joy, Pa if any of you guys are interested. All types of cars show up. I just found out about it this past Tuesday when I drove by haha.
REGARDING WINDOW TINT.
PA vehicle code (4525)(e)(1) references "Table X" as a guide to what is deemed legal and illegal. This is table X (the newest version)
FACT SHEET
VEHICLE SUN SCREENING
On September 28, 1996, The Department adopted regulations regarding the use of window tinting (sun screening) on vehicles operated on Pennsylvania highways. These regulations eliminate the sun screening issue from the safety inspection procedure. However, vehicle owners who do not remove sun screening materials which exceed the light transmittance requirements indicated below may be stopped and cited while operating their vehicle on the highway.
The following table is designed to assist you in determining what level of sun screening is acceptable under the new regulations. The percentages listed below represent the total minimum light transmittance permitted. For example, if the minimum light transmittance noted is 70%, this means 70% of the light hitting the window must pass through the window.
WINDSHIELD FRONT SIDE WINDOWS & WINGS REAR SIDE WINDOWS & WINGS REAR WINDOW
Pre-1998 Passenger Cars 70% 70% 70% VESC-20 (1)
1998 & Newer Passenger Cars 70% 70% 70% 70%
Trucks & Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles (2) 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
Medium/Heavy Trucks & Buses 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
All Other Vehicles 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
(1) A label, permanently installed between the sun screening material and the window to which it is applied, shall contain the name of the material manufacturer or a registration number and the statement, "Complies with VESC-20."
(2 ) For the purpose of this fact sheet, multi-purpose passenger vehicles are defined as those which are built on a truck chassis or are specifically designed for occasional off-road use.
Certificates of exemption are available for vehicles which were equipped with unacceptable (window darkening) sun screening products installed prior to September 8, 1984, if the vehicle was registered in Pennsylvania at that time. Medical exemptions are available for the use of colorless sun screening products which filter incoming ultra violet light.
Questions regarding sun screening materials may be directed to Kris Singer at (717) 783-9292. Exemption application requests and questions concerning certificates of exemption may be directed to Lori Lubic at (717) 783-5837.
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September 1996
Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspection Division, P.O. Box 68697, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8697
It is clearly stated that 70% of the light that hits the window must be able to pass through to the interior of the car. I would love to be able to believe that there were not guidelines because that would be AWESOME, but that is unfortunately not the case.
PA vehicle code (4525)(e)(1) references "Table X" as a guide to what is deemed legal and illegal. This is table X (the newest version)
FACT SHEET
VEHICLE SUN SCREENING
On September 28, 1996, The Department adopted regulations regarding the use of window tinting (sun screening) on vehicles operated on Pennsylvania highways. These regulations eliminate the sun screening issue from the safety inspection procedure. However, vehicle owners who do not remove sun screening materials which exceed the light transmittance requirements indicated below may be stopped and cited while operating their vehicle on the highway.
The following table is designed to assist you in determining what level of sun screening is acceptable under the new regulations. The percentages listed below represent the total minimum light transmittance permitted. For example, if the minimum light transmittance noted is 70%, this means 70% of the light hitting the window must pass through the window.
WINDSHIELD FRONT SIDE WINDOWS & WINGS REAR SIDE WINDOWS & WINGS REAR WINDOW
Pre-1998 Passenger Cars 70% 70% 70% VESC-20 (1)
1998 & Newer Passenger Cars 70% 70% 70% 70%
Trucks & Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles (2) 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
Medium/Heavy Trucks & Buses 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
All Other Vehicles 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
(1) A label, permanently installed between the sun screening material and the window to which it is applied, shall contain the name of the material manufacturer or a registration number and the statement, "Complies with VESC-20."
(2 ) For the purpose of this fact sheet, multi-purpose passenger vehicles are defined as those which are built on a truck chassis or are specifically designed for occasional off-road use.
Certificates of exemption are available for vehicles which were equipped with unacceptable (window darkening) sun screening products installed prior to September 8, 1984, if the vehicle was registered in Pennsylvania at that time. Medical exemptions are available for the use of colorless sun screening products which filter incoming ultra violet light.
Questions regarding sun screening materials may be directed to Kris Singer at (717) 783-9292. Exemption application requests and questions concerning certificates of exemption may be directed to Lori Lubic at (717) 783-5837.
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September 1996
Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspection Division, P.O. Box 68697, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8697
It is clearly stated that 70% of the light that hits the window must be able to pass through to the interior of the car. I would love to be able to believe that there were not guidelines because that would be AWESOME, but that is unfortunately not the case.
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Joined: 01-08-12
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From: Manheim, PA
REGARDING WINDOW TINT.
PA vehicle code (4525)(e)(1) references "Table X" as a guide to what is deemed legal and illegal. This is table X (the newest version)
FACT SHEET
VEHICLE SUN SCREENING
On September 28, 1996, The Department adopted regulations regarding the use of window tinting (sun screening) on vehicles operated on Pennsylvania highways. These regulations eliminate the sun screening issue from the safety inspection procedure. However, vehicle owners who do not remove sun screening materials which exceed the light transmittance requirements indicated below may be stopped and cited while operating their vehicle on the highway.
The following table is designed to assist you in determining what level of sun screening is acceptable under the new regulations. The percentages listed below represent the total minimum light transmittance permitted. For example, if the minimum light transmittance noted is 70%, this means 70% of the light hitting the window must pass through the window.
WINDSHIELD FRONT SIDE WINDOWS & WINGS REAR SIDE WINDOWS & WINGS REAR WINDOW
Pre-1998 Passenger Cars 70% 70% 70% VESC-20 (1)
1998 & Newer Passenger Cars 70% 70% 70% 70%
Trucks & Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles (2) 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
Medium/Heavy Trucks & Buses 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
All Other Vehicles 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
(1) A label, permanently installed between the sun screening material and the window to which it is applied, shall contain the name of the material manufacturer or a registration number and the statement, "Complies with VESC-20."
(2 ) For the purpose of this fact sheet, multi-purpose passenger vehicles are defined as those which are built on a truck chassis or are specifically designed for occasional off-road use.
Certificates of exemption are available for vehicles which were equipped with unacceptable (window darkening) sun screening products installed prior to September 8, 1984, if the vehicle was registered in Pennsylvania at that time. Medical exemptions are available for the use of colorless sun screening products which filter incoming ultra violet light.
Questions regarding sun screening materials may be directed to Kris Singer at (717) 783-9292. Exemption application requests and questions concerning certificates of exemption may be directed to Lori Lubic at (717) 783-5837.
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September 1996
Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspection Division, P.O. Box 68697, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8697
It is clearly stated that 70% of the light that hits the window must be able to pass through to the interior of the car. I would love to be able to believe that there were not guidelines because that would be AWESOME, but that is unfortunately not the case.
PA vehicle code (4525)(e)(1) references "Table X" as a guide to what is deemed legal and illegal. This is table X (the newest version)
FACT SHEET
VEHICLE SUN SCREENING
On September 28, 1996, The Department adopted regulations regarding the use of window tinting (sun screening) on vehicles operated on Pennsylvania highways. These regulations eliminate the sun screening issue from the safety inspection procedure. However, vehicle owners who do not remove sun screening materials which exceed the light transmittance requirements indicated below may be stopped and cited while operating their vehicle on the highway.
The following table is designed to assist you in determining what level of sun screening is acceptable under the new regulations. The percentages listed below represent the total minimum light transmittance permitted. For example, if the minimum light transmittance noted is 70%, this means 70% of the light hitting the window must pass through the window.
WINDSHIELD FRONT SIDE WINDOWS & WINGS REAR SIDE WINDOWS & WINGS REAR WINDOW
Pre-1998 Passenger Cars 70% 70% 70% VESC-20 (1)
1998 & Newer Passenger Cars 70% 70% 70% 70%
Trucks & Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles (2) 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
Medium/Heavy Trucks & Buses 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
All Other Vehicles 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
(1) A label, permanently installed between the sun screening material and the window to which it is applied, shall contain the name of the material manufacturer or a registration number and the statement, "Complies with VESC-20."
(2 ) For the purpose of this fact sheet, multi-purpose passenger vehicles are defined as those which are built on a truck chassis or are specifically designed for occasional off-road use.
Certificates of exemption are available for vehicles which were equipped with unacceptable (window darkening) sun screening products installed prior to September 8, 1984, if the vehicle was registered in Pennsylvania at that time. Medical exemptions are available for the use of colorless sun screening products which filter incoming ultra violet light.
Questions regarding sun screening materials may be directed to Kris Singer at (717) 783-9292. Exemption application requests and questions concerning certificates of exemption may be directed to Lori Lubic at (717) 783-5837.
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September 1996
Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspection Division, P.O. Box 68697, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8697
It is clearly stated that 70% of the light that hits the window must be able to pass through to the interior of the car. I would love to be able to believe that there were not guidelines because that would be AWESOME, but that is unfortunately not the case.
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From: Bechtelsville, PA
REGARDING WINDOW TINT.
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September 1996
Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspection Division, P.O. Box 68697, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8697
It is clearly stated that 70% of the light that hits the window must be able to pass through to the interior of the car. I would love to be able to believe that there were not guidelines because that would be AWESOME, but that is unfortunately not the case.
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September 1996
Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspection Division, P.O. Box 68697, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8697
It is clearly stated that 70% of the light that hits the window must be able to pass through to the interior of the car. I would love to be able to believe that there were not guidelines because that would be AWESOME, but that is unfortunately not the case.
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From: Bechtelsville, PA
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Can't 
got a party in NJ infact I don't have a single free weekend til the third weekend in October, damn concerts/ parties/ reserves speaking of which is anyone else going to the rock allegiance tour???
Also lambo I will give u a call b4 I leave NJ later today to make sure you will be there lol
got a party in NJ infact I don't have a single free weekend til the third weekend in October, damn concerts/ parties/ reserves speaking of which is anyone else going to the rock allegiance tour???Also lambo I will give u a call b4 I leave NJ later today to make sure you will be there lol
verry nice! it only took me 20 mins to get back to widowed. i like to sleep in on the weekends. specially after staying up late sat nights. lol. soo Scipe, hows thems wheels comin along?
