GreenCactus Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 I want to get Cricket's windows tinted, but want to stay at least sort of legal. I live in DC and their tint laws are pretty strict... Front windows can be no more than 70% and rear no more than 50%... BUT, they no longer do vehicle safety inspections (only emissions). I've never heard of anyone getting pulled over in DC for illegal tint, so I'm not too worried about meeting their requirements. Virginia law is no more than 35% in the front and 50% in the back Maryland law is no more than 50% all the around. What would you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TATTRAT Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 I would go 50% all around, if I could. . .silly VA. flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach V Dan Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 I like 35% all around. Looks great, and you can still see out. Not legal for VA, though. Max on front windows is 50%. --Dan Mach V FastMINI.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenCactus Posted November 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 I like 35% all around. Looks great, and you can still see out. Not legal for VA, though. Max on front windows is 50%. --Dan Mach V FastMINI.net Do you have any issues with the police/getting pulled over due to the tint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Virginia law is no more than 35% in the front and 50% in the back I like 35% all around. Looks great, and you can still see out. Not legal for VA, though. Max on front windows is 50%.Dan is correct. Laura, you had it backwards. VA's law is no more than 50% on the front passenger windows, and 35% on the rear passenger and boot/trunk. The percentage is the amount of light that is let through, not the amount blocked (100% = no tint, 0% = total block). I personally have 50% all the way around, and I'm pretty happy with it. I had planned to do exactly what the VA law allows, but Carlos suggested blue tint, and I went for it. He only had blue tint in 50%. "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenCactus Posted November 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Dan is correct. Laura, you had it backwards. The percentage is the amount of light that is let through, not the amount blocked (100% = no tint, 0% = total block). I'm not surprised I had it backwards. I thought it sounded off, but I figured I was just confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 yeah, it's a strange way to describe it so it's confusing. I wasn't able to find the laws for the District but in my personal experience, window tinting really only becomes an issue if you've been pulled over for something else. I'm not certain but I don't think tint is a "primary" offense. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigprfed22 Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 i got 35% all around no issues... yet 2010 MCS Laurel edition RMW Tune ;-), ALTA FMIC, Invidia Q300 Exhaust, NM Eng. CAI, NM Discharge pipe, NM Charge pipe, NM Strut brace, Open hood scoop, Stri Boost gauge, Craven Speed shiftwell(black), BSH CC, and many more goodies!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMBlue Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 I got 35% on the back and the boot, 50% on the front windows, and 8% (I think?) on the sunroof. It is perfectly dark for me, and the variability between the back and front is hardly noticeable. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 We don't know what Mark's car Max came tinted with but it's really dark. He says that it's actually so dark that at night on a street with no lights, he has a hard time seeing out the sides. He's contemplated having it removed for something less dark, but not sure if he'll change it. The car came this way, but if he was given a choice, I'm sure he wouldn't have gone this dark Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJAY Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Laura, you need to go 5% all the way around and 50% on the windshield! :rock: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TATTRAT Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 now I am all confused about the legal limits. . .I have 35% all around, and honestly, it isn't that dark. I retract my 50%, and say 35%(now knowing it is + not -). . . or how ever dark you can get away with without it hindering your driving. I like my 35, but I wanted darker, just wasn't trying to deal with the law. Also depends on how much of a two tone look you want. With BRG, it may not matter much to ya, it's all your personal flavor. flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that7guy Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I like my 20%'s [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach V Dan Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Do you have any issues with the police/getting pulled over due to the tint? Erm, yeah, one time. Dark, cloudy day a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST060 Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Let's stick it to the man! Go MD Legal! I'm going to go TX legal when I roll out of VA. LIMO Tint Baby! https://www.instagram.com/smokiendabandit/ 2009 MCS, HzB/B, CWP, PP, "BLUR" MOTORING ID: SOAR143 - MINI Community Service 2013 JCW GP, Thunder Grey, "SMOKIE" MOTORING ID: FAST060 2014 MCS Clubman, Highclass Gray, "THE ADMIRAL" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD3SDriver Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I've got 35% all the way around on my new car. No trouble from the police, but at night it is hard to see through the windows. '03 JB MCS- SOLD: JCW front bumper, intake, exhaust, brakes, CF dash, 15% pulley, Multifunction Steering Wheel retrofit, Euro white taillights, Factory Driving Lights, Wyvern Motorsports Rear Seat Delete, and more.... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrnka Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I haven't put tint on my MINI yet. But the last time I had a car tinted I did it to the legal limit on the perscribed windows (darker in the non-driving windows) and the overall look of the vehicle looked darker than legal on the driving windows. Next Generation Trnka Toy 2003 R53 MCSm, EB/W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV2CRNR Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Last 4 cars I had were 35% and not one tint ticket.that's saying a lot since you know my driving habits. I have pics of the 2 mini's done on here somewhere. Also tinting the sunroof is well worth it. 2009 MINI Clubman Factory JCW CR/B Helix BOV, DDM CAI, Helix STS, 35% tint, Black R113 wheels, eibach pro kit, 8000K 55w HID's. 2006 MINI Cooper S PS/B 176 fwhp/ 165 fwtq SOLD 2004 Pontiac GTO BLK 389 rwhp / 454 rwtq SOLD [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenCactus Posted November 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thanks for the replies!! I hadn't even thought about having a hard time seeing out of it at night. I already don't see really well at night, so that's definitely something to keep in mind. I think I'm leaning towards doing 50% all the way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 If you want to come by one night and take Max for a ride it might help you judge for yourself Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Shouldn't it be "Mr. Drew" offering rides in in Max? (yes, that's an attempt to get Mark on the forum)... 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 uh, good luck with that one Craig. Last I heard he had 500 unread emails in his hotmail and he only comes on the board if I tell him to. He still mumbles on his occasional foray into Facebook Mark won't mind if Laura and I take Max for a night time spin, I always wash and wax Max, so I get some rights too :motor: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 You drive Archi when you want too! When can I drop him off for a wash & wax? 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 hmmmmmm I can't possibly meet your high standards in detailing yeah that's it...:rofl: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZugZugMcD Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Maryland is 35% all around... I have 35% front driver/passenger and 20% rear side & back. The 35% works well for me at night. It certainly seems easier to see out from the inside than the other way... :top: 2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
