Tint Laws

[roliath]

I'll just say to never ever go to the small inspection station buildings. Those people will try to fail you for your fingernails being dirty. And every car that gets inspected needs wiper blades, gee could they always say that because they have a huge wall full of wipers to sell? Noooo, they wouldn't do that......

I went to one of those places once back in the early 90's when I had my Maverick. The guy failed it because it didn't have any emissions stuff on it. After trying to tell him it rolled out of the factory without emissions on it, I eventually completely lost my temper. Called him a few choice names, told him he was a moron, and the he could go fuck himself. He called the cops on me for driving off without paying. A cop pulled me over about 2 hrs later. I told him what the guy failed me for and the cop says "this thing never had emissions to begin with", I agreed of course. This cop was really annoyed and asked me to follow him back to the place. I followed him back and got to listen to him argue with the guy about the emissions and tell him he was a complete dumbass. The guy finally stopped arguing when the cop threatened to arrest him for calling in a false report. At that point the cop told me I could leave.

I just checked my inspection papers and wipers were on the list for failure too.

Man....

[Special K]

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/vi/...nfo/windowTint.

Window Tint Exemptions
Below are the exemptions to Window Tint requirements.

Vehicles used to transport passengers on a regular basis for a fee, (i.e., taxi, limousine, and buses).
Vehicles that are maintained by a law enforcement agency and used for law enforcement purposes.
Vehicles used by persons with medical permits. Drivers of these vehicles must present a letter of authorization from the Texas Department of Public Safety to gain this exemption.
Motorists may request a medical exemption from the Texas Department of Public Safety by submitting an application and a signed statement or prescription from a licensed physician or licensed optometrist. This statement should state that it is his or her opinion that the exemption is necessary to safeguard the motorist’s health.

Medical Exemption Application

Note: The medical exemption allows motorists to place a darker tint on the front side windows and the upper portion of the front windshield (top 5 inches or above the AS-1 line, whichever is less). The exemption does not, however, allow a motorist to place a sun screening device on the rest of the front windshield.