# Furor Cuomo is at it again... New Tint Law **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [November 29, 2016, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418 "2016-11-29T10:26:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Unknown923](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/unknown923/32/6803_2.png) [@Unknown923](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Unknown923)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/1 "2016-11-29T10:26:55Z")
F\*&K Cuomo > **[New York: New Law Will Fail Vehicle Inspections For Illegally Tinted Windows](http://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/new-york-new-law-will-fail-vehicle-inspections-for-illegally-tinted-windows/613466258)** > > A new law signed into effect by Governor Andrew Cuomo this week could cause vehicles with tinted windows to fail their New York State vehicle inspection. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/2 "2016-11-29T10:44:53Z")
Already discussed here: [http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?284797-Tint-part-of-the-NYS-Inspection-Yes-it-s-being-proposed](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?284797-Tint-part-of-the-NYS-Inspection-Yes-it-s-being-proposed) Not at all surprised this became law. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/3 "2016-11-29T10:56:01Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Already discussed here: > > [http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?284797-Tint-part-of-the-NYS-Inspection-Yes-it-s-being-proposed](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?284797-Tint-part-of-the-NYS-Inspection-Yes-it-s-being-proposed) > > Not at all surprised this became law. I am since it reduces revenue from tickets ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/4 "2016-11-29T10:59:57Z")
As much as I like to hate on Cuomo, there’s no reason for him to veto this mundane bill that legitimately passed both the state senate and state assembly. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/5 "2016-11-29T13:13:43Z")
Does the bill remove the ability for a cop to write a ticket? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/6 "2016-11-29T14:32:05Z")
> [@ultradriver10000](#): > > Does the bill remove the ability for a cop to write a ticket? Why would it? It’s still an illegal equipment violation. Your headlights and tail lights are part of the inspection but you can still be pulled over for them. ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/7 "2016-11-29T19:04:48Z")
Now I have to drive down to the east side for all my cars inspections. Trash. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/8 "2016-11-30T06:04:36Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Why would it? It’s still an illegal equipment violation. Your headlights and tail lights are part of the inspection but you can still be pulled over for them. True, but wouldn’t it be a fix it ticket vs a fine only? ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/9 "2016-11-30T06:10:37Z")
I love all this outrage about a law that didn’t even change. I have illegal tints on a couple of my cars, I also don’t run front plates. Looks like I’m retinting my front windows every year now ![https://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/54918913.jpg](https://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/54918913.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/10 "2016-11-30T06:16:04Z")
Just keep the tint off the leading 3" of the window edge lol, the reader only goes down a bit lol. ![https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TCk08BSZ2Ds/maxresdefault.jpg](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TCk08BSZ2Ds/maxresdefault.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/11 "2016-11-30T06:17:24Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > I love all this outrage about a law that didn’t even change. > > I have illegal tints on a couple of my cars, I also don’t run front plates. Looks like I’m retinting my front windows every year now Right…but now you won’t pass inspection legally. Where as before you took the risk of getting a ticket which I never had happen with the vette. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/12 "2016-11-30T06:42:28Z")
no big deal, pay to play ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/13 "2016-11-30T06:47:00Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > no big deal, pay to play Pay how? Remove the tint get inspected retint window? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/14 "2016-11-30T06:50:24Z")
> [@ultradriver10000](#): > > True, but wouldn’t it be a fix it ticket vs a fine only? Do you not understand that nothing changed regarding the law? ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/15 "2016-11-30T07:08:05Z")
> [@ultradriver10000](#): > > Just keep the tint off the leading 3" of the window edge lol, the reader only goes down a bit lol. HAHAHA ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/16 "2016-11-30T07:27:45Z")
Is there any law that says you need side windows? What if you roll them down and pull the fuse or unhook the switch to they cant be rolled up to be tested. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/17 "2016-11-30T07:44:11Z")
[quote=“jay\_g,post:16,topic:274418"”] Is there any law that says you need side windows? What if you roll them down and pull the fuse or unhook the switch to they cant be rolled up to be tested. [/quote] whammy ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/18 "2016-11-30T07:49:23Z")
[quote=“jay\_g,post:16,topic:274418"”] Is there any law that says you need side windows? What if you roll them down and pull the fuse or unhook the switch to they cant be rolled up to be tested. [/quote] There’s nothing in the NY VAT that says you have to have side windows, which make sense considering it’s legal to drive around in a jeep with no doors. [http://www.safeny.ny.gov/equi-vt.htm](http://www.safeny.ny.gov/equi-vt.htm) So I’m not really sure what would happen if you drove into an inspection station and claimed that the windows didn’t work and you just drove around with the windows down all winter. Sure sounds like a legal loophole to me. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/19 "2016-11-30T07:52:43Z")
In HS, I had my front windows tinted on a diagonal and had the super cool vent visors. I am sure the inspection stations will love explaining to people their car failed because of tints… BTW, I am pretty sure there will be work arounds in no time. Have a blank piece of glass to run the meter on etc. etc. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2016, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418/20 "2016-11-30T07:56:05Z")
> [@2TurboZ](#): > > BTW, I am pretty sure there will be work arounds in no time. Have a blank piece of glass to run the meter on etc. etc. There are always ways around an inspection requirement, but it requires you know someone who does inspections well enough that they’re willing to risk major fines and losing their inspection license to let you slide. AKA, it means 90+% of the people driving around with illegal tint will get it removed at or before their next inspection. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/furor-cuomo-is-at-it-again-new-tint-law/274418.md?page=2)