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[BarryMac]

No I'm not trying to get out of anything, however I did get a fix-it ticket yesterday afternoon and honestly it surprised the hell out of me.
Heading from Carlsbad South to SD on I-5 yesterday about 4pmish and a Motorcycle CHP pulls along side, he immediately drops in behind me and hits the lights, I knew I wasn't speeding, I know that my registration is in order, he dismounts, comes up long side of me and tells me that he's stopped me for "tinted windows", I've had tinted windows on every vehicle I've ever owned and never been stopped. I know it's illegal in California but, I just wonder if he was having a bad day or if maybe he's a rookie or??? I've seen lots of cops and never been pulled over for it, just kinda struck me as wierd. Any thoughts??? :D :D

[voodoomedman]

City cops don't care. CHP do. That's their job in a nutshell. Traffic and vehicle code enforcement.
No I'm not trying to get out of anything, however I did get a fix-it ticket yesterday afternoon and honestly it surprised the hell out of me.
Heading from Carlsbad South to SD on I-5 yesterday about 4pmish and a Motorcycle CHP pulls along side, he immediately drops in behind me and hits the lights, I knew I wasn't speeding, I know that my registration is in order, he dismounts, comes up long side of me and tells me that he's stopped me for "tinted windows", I've had tinted windows on every vehicle I've ever owned and never been stopped. I know it's illegal in California but, I just wonder if he was having a bad day or if maybe he's a rookie or??? I've seen lots of cops and never been pulled over for it, just kinda struck me as wierd. Any thoughts??? :D :D

[phebus]

Remove it, get it signed off, put it back on. Just another inconvenience of life. :mad:

[FREIND OF AA AND TA]

I sure would hate to pull a dude over with tinted windows. You would never see a gun in your face.

[JB in so cal]

No I'm not trying to get out of anything, however I did get a fix-it ticket yesterday afternoon and honestly it surprised the hell out of me.
Heading from Carlsbad South to SD on I-5 yesterday about 4pmish and a Motorcycle CHP pulls along side, he immediately drops in behind me and hits the lights, I knew I wasn't speeding, I know that my registration is in order, he dismounts, comes up long side of me and tells me that he's stopped me for "tinted windows", I've had tinted windows on every vehicle I've ever owned and never been stopped. I know it's illegal in California but, I just wonder if he was having a bad day or if maybe he's a rookie or??? I've seen lots of cops and never been pulled over for it, just kinda struck me as wierd. Any thoughts??? :D :D
They're gonna like you in prison:)

[BajaMike]

Well, it is against the law.....:idea:
How dark are the drivers side windows? Most cops I know don't bother with ticketing unless the drivers windows are so dark, they can't see the driver....makes then nervous...and I dont blame them.
:idea:

[FREIND OF AA AND TA]

Oh ya when I was 16 and tinted my windows to look cool I almost hit a little girl on the sidewalk because I could not see out very well. It was at night and I did have a few beers in me. Tint came off the next am. Shiat you do when you're young!!!

[Jordy]

FUKKIN' CRIMINAL!!! :mad: :o :mad: :jawdrop: :D
At least you got to broadcast it yourself... :D :D :D

[Mr. C]

Well, it is against the law.....:idea:
How dark are the drivers side windows? Most cops I know don't bother with ticketing unless the drivers windows are so dark, they can't see the driver....makes then nervous...and I dont blame them.
:idea:
i agree with that, Burbank cop pulled next to me, gave me the little finger wave to put the window down. all he said was "just wanted to see how dark they were, have a nice day". Big sigh of relief and on my way

[Not So Fast]

There are sticklers in every dept. Just get it signed off. NSF

[HocusPocus]

over the years i have been tagged 3 times for tinted windows... so i quit tinting them and no more tickets. :D

[OutCole'd]

Troublemaker.:mad: :mad:

[BarryMac]

I sure would hate to pull a dude over with tinted windows. You would never see a gun in your face.
Agree, I'm sure that's the reason for the law...
They're gonna like you in prison:)
You fockin homo, I knew you would turn this GAY... :D
Well, it is against the law.....
How dark are the drivers side windows? Most cops I know don't bother with ticketing unless the drivers windows are so dark, they can't see the driver....makes then nervous...and I dont blame them.
:idea:
Not really dark at all, guess that's why it struck me as odd...
FUKKIN' CRIMINAL!!! :mad: :o :mad: :jawdrop: :D
At least you got to broadcast it yourself... :D
WORD!!! :D
There are sticklers in every dept. Just get it signed off. NSF
Can a Sherrif sign off a CHP ticket or does it have to go through the ticketing agency???

[phebus]

Barry Mac in prison. (Barry), "Hey, what are you here for? (Them)I'm here for murder, I'm here for bank robbery. (Barry)Well, I'm here for tinted windows. (Them)Bend over bitch" :D

[SummerBreeze]

I thought everyone on Hot Boat obeyed the law

[Havasu_Dreamin]

comes up long side of me and tells me that he's stopped me for "tinted windows"
Been there, done that. By the CHP as well.....
Can a Sherrif sign off a CHP ticket or does it have to go through the ticketing agency???
As I said, I got mine from the CHP as well but had a city PD sign it off since the back of the ticket just says a law enforcement officer, not specifically CHP. The issue at hand is if the local sherrif or PD wants to sign off on it, some just refuse to and tell you to go to the issuing agency.....

[BarryMac]

Barry Mac in prison. (Barry), "Hey, what are you here for? (Them)I'm here for murder, I'm here for bank robbery. (Barry)Well, I'm here for tinted windows. (Them)Bend over bitch" :D
I'm a rebel... :D
Been there, done that. By the CHP as well.....
As I said, I got mine from the CHP as well but had a city PD sign it off since the back of the ticket just says a law enforcement officer, not specifically CHP. The issue at hand is if the local sherrif or PD wants to sign off on it, some just refuse to and tell you to go to the issuing agency.....
I have friends in Law Enforcement, wonder if I can call in a "Favor"??? :D :D

[JB in so cal]

Barry, when you get traded to the guy with the most cigarettes I bet you'll rethink tinting your windows:)

[OutCole'd]

Barry, when you get traded to the guy with the most cigarettes I bet you'll rethink tinting your windows:)
LMAO.......:D

[HatenWinter]

Over the years I have been pulled over 3 times for tinted windows. It was CHP each time. I guess I'm a slow learner:D

[Kilrtoy]

DAMN, It took that long to find you, I put that APB, BOLO, 2 months ago on your azz

[BarryMac]

DAMN, It took that long to find you, I put that APB, BOLO, 2 months ago on your azz
Guess I can't count on you for help, especially if your putting out the APB's on me... :D Can Mrs. Kilrtoy arrest me???

[BarryMac]

Barry, when you get traded to the guy with the most cigarettes I bet you'll rethink tinting your windows:)
I'm not going to chance it, I'll just go ahead an peel it off... :D

[LHC30Victory]

City cops don't care. CHP do.
Maybe the REASON for the stop/cite is true here, but "city cops" know that tinted windows are a GREAT reason to stop someone to check out where they are carrying their meth :D
And the darkness isnt necessarily the reason for the law. I believe the CA law says any "transparent material." Most tint films create (or increase) the reflectivity of the window itself, often making it a mirror to some degree. The danger in that is that when you THINK you are looking out the side, you are seeing something else, or not at all. Thus increasing chances for collisions.

[Kilrtoy]

Ok, is it a fix it chp ticket or go to court ticket......
You can always go to court and pay the fine $90 (I think) and not take the tint off and then never drive on the freeway again....

[Kilrtoy]

Maybe the REASON for the stop/cite is true here, but "city cops" know that tinted windows are a GREAT reason to stop someone to check out where they are carrying their meth :D
And the darkness isnt necessarily the reason for the law. I believe the CA law says any "transparent material." Most tint films create (or increase) the reflectivity of the window itself, often making it a mirror to some degree. The danger in that is that when you THINK you are looking out the side, you are seeing something else, or not at all. Thus increasing chances for collisions.
DUDE, did you use to be a motor cop;)

[Ziggy]

I have friends in Law Enforcement, wonder if I can call in a "Favor"??? :D :D
Do you think they have a get out of jail free card? ;) And want to share it with you....
JB is waiting for you in his padded cell :D

[LHC30Victory]

Its kinda like being a Marine....Once a (fillintheblank) always a (fillintheblank).:D

[BarryMac]

Ok, is it a fix it chp ticket or go to court ticket......
You can always go to court and pay the fine $90 (I think) and not take the tint off and then never drive on the freeway again....
Just a fix it, he gave me 8 weeks to comply, maybe the fact that I told him thanks for putting his life on the line everyday softened him up, he could've made me peel it right there I suppose... :D

[BarryMac]

Do you think they have a get out of jail free card? ;) And want to share it with you....
JB is waiting for you in his padded cell :D
Probably not, but what the hell, you only live once...:) :D

[anxious]

I almost hate to post here, because I will end up getting nailed. I have double limo all the way around on my tahoe and my windshield is tinted. It is my daily driver. It depends on the department and the officer. I have had many cops pull up right beside me, look, and keep driving. Of course, it doesn't hurt to have my department sticker on the back:D
My brother is FPD, La Habra PD now writes a ticket that is a fix it ticket, however, to get it singed off now, you have to go to the court. PO can't sign it off!! :mad:

[LHC30Victory]

My brother is FPD, La Habra PD now writes a ticket that is a fix it ticket, however, to get it singed off now, you have to go to the court. PO can't sign it off!! :mad:
I hate jacking threads, but this is the result of something that pisses me off even more....The reason the COURT is wanting to see the "fixed" vehicle is because too many cops dont have the ethical courage to stop thinking that they are above the law and "it doesnt apply to them." To all my bro's in the LE field - do not lower yourself, rather challenge yourself and your peers to do it cleaner, better and (here's the hard part) SMARTER than those who we protect (and incarcerate :rolleyes: ).

[Ziggy]

I hate jacking threads, but this is the result of something that pisses me off even more....The reason the COURT is wanting to see the "fixed" vehicle is because too many cops dont have the ethical courage to stop thinking that they are above the law and "it doesnt apply to them." To all my bro's in the LE field - do not lower yourself, rather challenge yourself and your peers to do it cleaner, better and (here's the hard part) SMARTER than those who we protect (and incarcerate :rolleyes: ).
Ted, thank you. Its refreshing to see someone who gives a damn.

[Mr. C]

too many cops dont have the ethical courage to stop thinking that they are above the law and "it doesnt apply to them."
Please say it isn't so, please tell me you are joking:D :D :D

[LHC30Victory]

Please say it isn't so, please tell me you are joking:D :D :D
OK, you got me - I was trying to be nice to those to whom this applies....
The joke part is that they even "Think":eek:

[Kilrtoy]

I hate jacking threads, but this is the result of something that pisses me off even more....The reason the COURT is wanting to see the "fixed" vehicle is because too many cops dont have the ethical courage to stop thinking that they are above the law and "it doesnt apply to them." To all my bro's in the LE field - do not lower yourself, rather challenge yourself and your peers to do it cleaner, better and (here's the hard part) SMARTER than those who we protect (and incarcerate :rolleyes: ).
I thgought you just signed off Bmac's ticket and he still has the tint on the window...:jawdrop:

[Havasu_Dreamin]

I hate jacking threads, but this is the result of something that pisses me off even more....The reason the COURT is wanting to see the "fixed" vehicle is because too many cops dont have the ethical courage to stop thinking that they are above the law and "it doesnt apply to them." To all my bro's in the LE field - do not lower yourself, rather challenge yourself and your peers to do it cleaner, better and (here's the hard part) SMARTER than those who we protect (and incarcerate :rolleyes: ).
We've only met a few times and I doubt you'd remember me but thanks for that. I agree with Zig, it's refreshing to see someone like you, and H2OAdvantage, that still understand what is to have the responsibility that you both do.....

[LHC30Victory]

I thgought you just signed off Bmac's ticket and he still has the tint on the window...:jawdrop:
Not me, I dont sign off tic's anymore, I have my Boys (and girl) do that.....I'm too impotent :)

[Kilrtoy]

Not me, I dont sign off tic's anymore, I have my Boys (and girl) do that.....I'm too impotent :)
A legend in your own mind...I love it..

[BajaMike]

....I'm too impotent :)
You're impotent???...:jawdrop: ....try Viagra....
:D :D

[HavasuHome]

Remove it, get it signed off, put it back on. Just another inconvenience of life. :mad:
That is just what I did the last time I got the same ticket.

[little rowe boat]

No tinted windows for me. It's a pain in the ass taking that crap off.

[AZKC]

We tint all our Sheriff cars, and the undercover guys most all have Limo. But remember it gets a little warm sitting around in the Summer sun here in T Town when your surfin the net on you laptop :D
So John Q public gets to tint theres also, hell I've seen guys tint front windsheilds. Pony up B Mac and give the man the bird:D

[RitcheyRch]

Thats what I did the last time.
Ok, is it a fix it chp ticket or go to court ticket......
You can always go to court and pay the fine $90 (I think) and not take the tint off and then never drive on the freeway again....

[beaverretriever]

Man, I love Nv... Both of our vehicles are as limo dark as you can get.:D

[Big_Gunz_]

I have friends in Law Enforcement, wonder if I can call in a "Favor"??? :D :D
Barry, drop me a line and I'll meet you somewhere.

[Havasu1986]

My buddy own's a plastic company. So when he would get a ticket he would roll down the tinted window and pop in the clear custom plastic window. Worked for awhile until they saw how many tickets he was getting.:D

[LHC30Victory]

We tint all our Sheriff cars, and the undercover guys most all have Limo. But remember it gets a little warm sitting around in the Summer sun here in T Town when your surfin the net on you laptop :D
So John Q public gets to tint theres also, hell I've seen guys tint front windsheilds. Pony up B Mac and give the man the bird:D
Im not debating the reason or reasonableness of the law, just the "above the law" attitudes that tend to show up....

[Beer-30]

26708. (a) (1) No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied upon the windshield or side or rear windows.
(d) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), clear, colorless, and transparent material may be installed, affixed, or applied to the front side windows, located to the immediate left and right of the front seat
Basically, most (CA) city and county agencies allow employees to have tint on their personal vehicles. Or should I say, they don't check the parking lot to make sure their vehicles are in compliance with all applicable veh codes.
I know that CHP does. If you want to have tint or no front plate, you don't drive it to work. And then, even if you get away with it for awhile, some supervisor would accidentally see it or otherwise be notified. Once that happens, it is out of their hands, it has to be in compliance or THEY get in trouble as well.
So, the reason so many CHPs write for tint - aside from it being their job - is because they can't have it.:)

[phebus]

O.K. Barry, I'll cut to the chase for you. What cop needs some new golf clubs? :D

[BarryMac]

O.K. Barry, I'll cut to the chase for you. What cop needs some new golf clubs? :D
I already have a guy in mind, he doesn't golf so I'll buy him lunch instead... :D

[ratso]

I'd be screwed in Cali I guess... no front plate, although I run a dealer tag... Limo Tint on the side windows on my Dodge and my Burb, and an Eyebrow on the windshield...
Guess we're spoiled here in Texas... I have been written up once for the tint though.

[CA Stu]

Agree, I'm sure that's the reason for the law...
Wrong, the "can't see inside" is an old wive's tale, probably thought up by people that watch too much Matlock or Rockford Files.
The real reason for the law is public safety.
At dusk (or dawn), it's really hard to see a vehicle without its lights on through tinted windows. Pull out in front of them and whammo!
Thanks
CA Stu

[ratso]

Wrong, the "can't see inside" is an old wive's tale, probably thought up by people that watch too much Matlock or Rockford Files.
The real reason for the law is public safety.
At dusk (or dawn), it's really hard to see a vehicle without its lights on through tinted windows. Pull out in front of them and whammo!
Thanks
CA Stu
...not if you have these...
http://www.thegag.com/forum-24902.html

[Baja Big Dog]

No I'm not trying to get out of anything, however I did get a fix-it ticket yesterday afternoon and honestly it surprised the hell out of me.
Heading from Carlsbad South to SD on I-5 yesterday about 4pmish and a Motorcycle CHP pulls along side, he immediately drops in behind me and hits the lights, I knew I wasn't speeding, I know that my registration is in order, he dismounts, comes up long side of me and tells me that he's stopped me for "tinted windows", I've had tinted windows on every vehicle I've ever owned and never been stopped. I know it's illegal in California but, I just wonder if he was having a bad day or if maybe he's a rookie or??? I've seen lots of cops and never been pulled over for it, just kinda struck me as wierd. Any thoughts??? :D :D
You forgot to add, "While I was driving a Chevy":D :D

[Sportin' Wood]

I pretend to talk on my cell phone just to see if they will pull me over. I never thought about wasting money on tint.:D Barry you are a genius!