why does it
2007-12-05 01:44:21 · 8 answers · asked by Tony G 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In truth the tint laws began as a compromise. The window film started appearing on cars in the 1960's and 70's. There were no restrictions since usage was so low. As the tinting applications became higher in volume there were some high profile car accidents including some political connected victims. There was a movemnet to make tint illegal. The window film industry joined together to lobby government to set limits and statutes governing what later became known as the tint laws: http://www.tintlaws.com
Obviously each state regulated their own statutes and as the years progressed enforcement of the state laws fell to the police.
The police obviously became involved in some tragic altercations with felons in highly tinted vehicles and the issue of protecting law officers become top of mind. This became a greater issue in the 1990's with the growth of drugs , etc. as well as awareness of drinking while intoxicated, etc.
Long winded- -but that's the real story.
2007-12-07 20:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by Mike F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As already mentioned, the police safety issue, plus the really dark tinting cuts down on the amount of vision you have at night, creating another safety hazard.
2007-12-05 01:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the reasons mentioned above, and because when you're driving the best way to know what other motorists is doing is to make eye contact. You can't make eye contact when someone is behind tinted glass.
2007-12-05 01:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
two primary reasons:
1. police officers cannot see into the vehicle when approaching after a traffic stop. someone could be pointing a gun at them and they would not know it.
1. other cars need to be able to see what is on the other side of the vehicle when driving in traffic.
2007-12-05 01:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by grumpy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's not only for a cops safety when approaching your vehicle, but to make sure to that you're not doing illigeal stuff as well so passing motorist can see. that'd be my guess
2007-12-05 01:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police like to be able to see into cars when they pull people over.
2007-12-05 01:47:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
so policemen can see inside the car on traffic stops...I think it is a good idea...
2007-12-05 01:53:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
so cops don't have to walk up to a car and not be able to see if the driver is pointing a gun at them DUH
2007-12-05 01:47:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋