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Originally Posted by chiefneil
States allow an exception for factory tint, which is regulated under federal law (NHTSA). For passenger cars that's 70% max, but that doesn't include SUVs, trucks, etc.
If you pull up the NC DOT regs, you can see it says only non-factory tint is required to be checked during inspection.
https://www.ncdot.gov/download/dmv/i...dowtinting.pdf
"All windows with applications of after‐factory window tinting must be checked during the safety inspection. (See exceptions below)"[/QUOTE
It doesn't say that factory-tinted windows won't be checked, however - just that aftermarket tinting MUST be checked. Not worth the risk IMO. I had an NC State Trooper look at my car from about 100 feet away and he could immediately tell it was too dark - and he asked if it was that way from the factory or if aftermarket tint was applied. So yes, maybe you could pass inspection, but you could also get stopped by law enforcement if your vehicle isn't covered under the list of exceptions.
I used to be in Law Enforcement, and personal (not for-hire or otherwise excepted) vehicles were always stopped and checked if their windows were exceptionally dark. Aside from Limos or other purpose-built vehicles, it's doubtful you'd find a US-Spec car with factory tint dark enough to attract attention from an LEO. |
Tried opening the link to the NC Department of Transportation and it looks like they dropped the file.
I'll post a working link to the form if anyone is interested.
https://www.templateroller.com/templ...xceptions.html