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Window tinting sure looks great when professionally done. It adds a nice, streamlined look to the vehicle and reduces the amount of sunlight entering the vehicle, but are there other perks to window tint? Of course, and understanding these perks may convince you to opt into some new window tint for your own vehicle. However, before taking it out, make sure you know what your state laws are for window tinting. In order to keep both drivers and police officers safe, the window tint percentages are strict and enforced through often steep fines (not to mention requiring you to pay for the tint removal).
The Laws and Window Tint Percentages
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Make sure to look up the state law requirements on window tinting percentages for your particular state. There are different requirements in each state and even sides of the vehicle have different percentages. In Nevada, you can’t have the front of your vehicle exceed 35 percent, while Arizona you can’t exceed 30 percent. Every state changes, so understanding the tint laws is important. You don’t want to pay to have tint professionally installed only to find out you need to take the vehicle back in and pay to have it removed. However, you really don’t need to exceed these percentages in order to take advantage of what window tint can do for you.
The laws are put into place for a few reasons. First, at a certain point, the tint becomes too much and seeing what is in front of you on dimly light roads becomes difficult. Additionally, officers need to be able to easily see inside of the driver’s compartment when approaching the vehicle (which is why limos can have tinted side windows by the driver’s window remains clear). Now. There are a few exceptions to the rules though. Some drivers with a visual condition and are overly sensitive to light can have their windows tinted to a maker percentage. They do need to carry the doctor’s notice at all times though, as they are likely going to be pulled over from time to time. As long as it is for a medical condition, the tinting can remain.
Window Tint Percentages and Benefits
Tinted windows can provide a few different benefits. First, the tint prevents glair often caused by oncoming traffic and the bright lights produced by some of these vehicles. Many new vehicles use powerful lights, so to counteract these lights, the tint does prevent accidental blinding while driving. On top of this, it blocks out harmful UV rays, similar to a pair of sunglasses. So, tinting has many desirable benefits.
The window tint percentages do not need to be drastically high in order to provide desirable benefits. A window with 10 to 20 percent tint applied to it can offer desirable improvements, especially when placed on the front window. The front window is a fine line between improving visibility to reducing too much light in front of the driver. Higher window tint percentages is not needed to improve visibility, and while most states sit around the 30 percent window tint percentages, taking advantage of 10 to 20 percent can do everything a driver might need.
Vehicle Improvements
Window tints when professional installed can make a world of different for drivers. From reducing glair to improving visibility, drivers can gain dramatically from these tints. However, it is important to understand state laws on the tinting percentages and to make sure the state laws are always followed in order to avoid expensive tickets and required repairs. As long as everything is followed correctly, the window is sure to look great while improving the look of the vehicle itself.
