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I do beleive it's 20%. I don't think anything darker from the factory is legal anywhere. I tinted the front driver and pass. doors with 20% and it matches all around. Hope this helped...

I got my front tinted at 35% and they match very very close, it seems like the rears are slightly darker, but it is not noticible to anyone except myself.
I think I am going to get a 5% tint ontop of the factory tint in the rear, (minus the rear tailgate glass) and leave the front two at 35% and nothing on windshield.

Section 375 (12-a) of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law does not allow a windshield or front side windows that are dark. The windshield and front side windows cannot block more than 30% of the light. Seventy percent or more of the light from the outside must pass through the window. This law also applies to rear windows unless the vehicle has outside rear-view mirrors on both sides. The mirrors must give the driver a full and clear view behind the vehicle.

It is illegal to sell, offer for sale, or install glass that does not comply with this law. It is illegal to operate a vehicle with glass that does not comply with this law.

If a medical condition requires a person to have tinted vehicle windows, they can request an exemption from the law. Request form MV-80W from a DMV Office or Call Center.

(b) No person shall operate any motor vehicle upon any public highway, road or street:

(1) the front windshield of which is composed of, covered by or treated with any material which has a light transmittance of less than seventy percent unless such materials are limited to the uppermost six inches of the windshield;
or
(2) the sidewings or side windows of which on either side forward of or adjacent to the operator`s seat are composed of, covered by or treated with any material which has a light transmittance of less than seventy percent;
or
(3) if it is classified as a station wagon, sedan, hardtop, coupe, hatchback or convertible and any rear side window has a light transmittance of less than seventy percent;
or
(4) the rear window of which is composed of, covered by or treated with any material which has a light transmittance of less than seventy percent. A rear window may have a light transmittance of less than seventy percent if the vehicle is equipped with side mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so adjusted that the driver thereof shall have a clear and full view of the road and condition of traffic behind such vehicle.

I guess it depends how it's registered?? My YJ was registered as a SW?!?!?!

Author:	Katmandu [ Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:35 pm ]
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Anyone know what % the rear windows are tinted on newer Liberties ??

Author:	Jeepjeepster [ Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:41 pm ]
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I know the back door is 20%, so the back window could be the same, maybe 15% though.

Author:	Bonehead [ Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:38 am ]
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Not enough IMO

Author:	AmericanMetal [ Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:34 pm ]
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I do beleive it's 20%. I don't think anything darker from the factory is legal anywhere. I tinted the front driver and pass. doors with 20% and it matches all around. Hope this helped...

Author:	Katmandu [ Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:33 pm ]
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AmericanMetal wrote: I do beleive it's 20%. I don't think anything darker from the factory is legal anywhere. I tinted the front driver and pass. doors with 20% and it matches all around. Hope this helped... Yup! That's what I wanted to know! Thanks!

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Author:	Sean [ Mon Aug 29, 2005 3:42 pm ]
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I got my front tinted at 35% and they match very very close, it seems like the rears are slightly darker, but it is not noticible to anyone except myself. I think I am going to get a 5% tint ontop of the factory tint in the rear, (minus the rear tailgate glass) and leave the front two at 35% and nothing on windshield.

Author:	YJBeef [ Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:41 pm ]
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AmericanMetal wrote: I do beleive it's 20%. I don't think anything darker from the factory is legal anywhere. I tinted the front driver and pass. doors with 20% and it matches all around. Hope this helped... Too late now but, yeah, same here

Author:	FlaJeepDiver [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:13 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Tint
Sean wrote: I got my front tinted at 35% and they match very very close, it seems like the rears are slightly darker, but it is not noticible to anyone except myself. I think I am going to get a 5% tint ontop of the factory tint in the rear, (minus the rear tailgate glass) and leave the front two at 35% and nothing on windshield. Go to reputable Tint shop and have them mark on the reciept that your tint is within legal limits. Then keep a copy in glove box. It saves alot of hassles.

Author:	kdiplacido [ Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:15 am ]
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here in Jersey..it's illegal to have the front windows tinted anything! It sucks too..my last car was tinted and the cops love to ticket people for it.

Author:	billforde [ Fri Sep 02, 2005 10:38 am ]
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I thought they allowed the top 6 inchs of the front to be tinted?

Author:	kdiplacido [ Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:02 am ]
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NJ sucks with the tinting laws. here's a link to the different states. It says none for the front sides and visor. http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html I guess it might depend on how much of a jerk the cop is that pulls you over too...haha.

Author:	YJBeef [ Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:31 pm ]
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it's like that here in PA too but I haven't had any issues(knock on wood)

Author:	Cacher123 [ Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:41 pm ]
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Right from NY DMV site itself: Quote: Section 375 (12-a) of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law does not allow a windshield or front side windows that are dark. The windshield and front side windows cannot block more than 30% of the light. Seventy percent or more of the light from the outside must pass through the window. This law also applies to rear windows unless the vehicle has outside rear-view mirrors on both sides. The mirrors must give the driver a full and clear view behind the vehicle. It is illegal to sell, offer for sale, or install glass that does not comply with this law. It is illegal to operate a vehicle with glass that does not comply with this law. If a medical condition requires a person to have tinted vehicle windows, they can request an exemption from the law. Request form MV-80W from a DMV Office or Call Center. However, If you quote the actual statute thus: Quote: (b) No person shall operate any motor vehicle upon any public highway, road or street: (1) the front windshield of which is composed of, covered by or treated with any material which has a light transmittance of less than seventy percent unless such materials are limited to the uppermost six inches of the windshield; or (2) the sidewings or side windows of which on either side forward of or adjacent to the operator`s seat are composed of, covered by or treated with any material which has a light transmittance of less than seventy percent; or (3) if it is classified as a station wagon, sedan, hardtop, coupe, hatchback or convertible and any rear side window has a light transmittance of less than seventy percent; or (4) the rear window of which is composed of, covered by or treated with any material which has a light transmittance of less than seventy percent. A rear window may have a light transmittance of less than seventy percent if the vehicle is equipped with side mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so adjusted that the driver thereof shall have a clear and full view of the road and condition of traffic behind such vehicle. You will notice #3. It says nothing about SUVs!! An oversight? a loophole?? Because if we are classified as any of those things in (3) then we can't have tinted side rear windows!?! Hmmmm.....

Author:	ItalianBarista [ Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:48 pm ]
Post subject:	Incorrect Indeed
I concur with the previous statement (wow that sounded REALLY lawyer like!!) In WA St. (there are a few of us up here on this forum I think) You can have the rear windows 20% and the front ones 35%. However, the police up here are pretty easy to convince that your vehicle "came that way from the dealer" and they usually don't give you a fix-it ticket.

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Author:	YJBeef [ Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:07 pm ]
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I guess it depends how it's registered?? My YJ was registered as a SW?!?!?!

Author:	ItalianBarista [ Wed Sep 07, 2005 3:58 am ]
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YJBeef wrote: I guess it depends how it's registered?? My YJ was registered as a SW?!?!?! SW as in Station Wagon? If so, at least call it a "SPORT WAGON" like everyone does these days, like that kick-ass dodge Magnum with a Hemi... drool but I digress...