Includes the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles

2 Co-sponsors

• John J. Flanagan
• Frank Padavan

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to including the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles

Purpose

To include an examination of window tint in the yearly state inspection of a vehicle.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 -- Amends subparagraph (a) of paragraph 1 of subdivision (c) section 301 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law to require tinted glass to be one of the items inspected during the yearly New York State inspection of a vehicle.

Section 2 -- Effective date.

Justification

Many vehicle owners are currently violating the law by having tinted glass that exceeds current regulations regarding the degree of tint. In order to take a more proactive approach in regulating this problem, and enforcing current law, this bill would include tinted glass to be one of the items inspected during an automobile's yearly state inspection. If the glass on a vehicle is tinted beyond twenty seven percent of light transmittance, then that vehicle would not pass state inspection.

Glass that is too dark inhibits other drivers from making necessary eye contact with a driver to understand their intent. It also hampers law enforcement's ability to observe if illegal activity is occurring within the vehicle.

Legislative history

2003-2004 -- S.1142 2005-2006 -- S.37/A.9943 2007-2008 --S.1273/A.281

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.