i'm in Dutchess County NY, and i'm having a hard time finding a solid answer on this. hi, i'm not sure if this is the right place for this so i'm sorry if so!! i'm gonna post in the cars subreddit too.And, whereas the laws regarding window tint shades are relatively straightforward (even if they can be ridiculously detailed) there are no such laws regarding your headlights and tail lights. Headlight Tint Laws in New York Anyone who is in the business will tell you that tint laws are a mess to navigate and even worse to understand.The windshield and front side windows cannot block more. Section 375 (12-a) of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law does not allow a windshield or front side windows that are dark. A video about this change is available on YouTube. Effective January 1st 2017, examination of tinted or shaded windows will be required during motor vehicle inspections.Mike Geraci Bill Georges New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.

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