Vehicle tint laws for civilians vs government vehicles

[DBMJR1]

I am against some LEO carve outs in legislation, but not because I'm anti Popo.

I think it lends confusion to the public. They see other POV's with dark tinted windows, and think it's alright.

The majority of drivers in Orleans can't read the law.

 

[Tx_oil]

What is a 'brake tag'?

 

[DBMJR1]

What is a 'brake tag'?

A tax paid to Cantrell's travel fund, in Orleans Parish.

 

[Tx_oil]

A tax paid to Cantrell's travel fund, in Orleans Parish.

Ok, thanks for the clarification. In other words, another grift.

 

[AustinBR]

I am against some LEO carve outs in legislation, but not because I'm anti Popo.

I think it lends confusion to the public. They see other POV's with dark tinted windows, and think it's alright.

The majority of drivers in Orleans can't read the law.

I mean some things just make sense.

A friend of mine is with the US Secret Service and he routinely carries a pistol on airplanes whenever he travels personally. He also is allowed to bring full sized shampoo and whatever he wants on his carry on. That makes sense given his duties in the USSS. I don't think that because he can carry on planes I should be able to, too.

It also makes sense that LE can have dark tint on their duty vehicles. They also get lights, sirens, and a bunch of other goodies that make sense for their duties. John Doe just doesn't need that.

Plus, darker tint high quality tint really isn't that much better at blocking the southern sun than moderately dark high quality tint.

 

[Jstudz220]

Evidentially stealing brake tags is now a thing. A friend just had hers stolen while her car was at the shop.

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Wow man that’s honestly not something I would picture someone stealing but I guess in todays world nothing is really shocking. As easy as it is in the NOLA area to get a break tag it’s still kind of surprises me anyone would want to steel one

 

[themcfarland]

there used to be an exception for window tint if you owned class 3 items.
there really isnt any easy exception now, except maybe Leo//
I have it on my 4runner since the glass doesnt have the uv blocker that most american cars have and it helps keep the temps down inside while the dogs are in the ac and I am inside. the 4runner also has a weak ac at idle where most trucks now have a decent one at idle.. I caught a ticket on 49 in washington, which is north of lafayette. they wrote it without even asking reasons.. **** them dudes.

 

[thperez1972]

I agree it’s very very easy to get one delivered for $30-40…. Or so I hear lol

There used to be places in New Orleans (and probably still are) where you could get an inspection sticker/temporary plate combo for $60-70. If you paid attention, you'd see the same temp tag numbers on multiple cars throughout the night.

 

[Magdump]

What is a 'brake tag'?

State inspection sticker

I think the Brake Tag term used to apply to motorcycles years ago, but for cars it’s an Inspection Sticker, I may be wrong. Also, it seems like more people call them Brake Tags now although it’s an antiquated term.

 

[thperez1972]

I am against some LEO carve outs in legislation, but not because I'm anti Popo.

I think it lends confusion to the public. They see other POV's with dark tinted windows, and think it's alright.

The majority of drivers in Orleans can't read the law.

Do you believe that anything that anyone does in public is fair game for everyone?

 

[GunRelated]

For everyone suggesting that tint is ok for government vehicles but not ok for the public, giving safety concern for officers, you sound much like the ones arguing against conceal carry because of officer safety. That is just one example of, since bad guys might use it, good guys shouldn't be allowed either. Using sirens and strobes as an a relative example is a bit ridiculous as the average citizen has absolutely no practical use for those things while window tint is a very practical item for many.

 

[DBMJR1]

Do you believe that anything that anyone does in public is fair game for everyone?

When I was a kid, all my friends jumped off of a bridge. I did too.

The draw bridge operator used to give us a ride up.

 

[AustinBR]

For everyone suggesting that tint is ok for government vehicles but not ok for the public, giving safety concern for officers, you sound much like the ones arguing against conceal carry because of officer safety. That is just one example of, since bad guys might use it, good guys shouldn't be allowed either. Using sirens and strobes as an a relative example is a bit ridiculous as the average citizen has absolutely no practical use for those things while window tint is a very practical item for many.

The big difference is that conceal carrying likely won't cause the average joe any harm to himself or to others.

Driving around in a blacked out vehicle that is very hard to see out of is a recipe for disaster. Most LE vehicles do not have full blacked out tint for this reason.

For those that do, the LEO accepts that risk for the added benefits.

Civilians really don't need the added benefit of a heavily tinted front windshield.

What's the case where it makes sense for an average joe to have a blacked out windshield and front seat windows?

 

[GunRelated]

The big difference is that conceal carrying likely won't cause the average joe any harm to himself or to others.

Driving around in a blacked out vehicle that is very hard to see out of is a recipe for disaster. Most LE vehicles do not have full blacked out tint for this reason.

For those that do, the LEO accepts that risk for the added benefits.

Civilians really don't need the added benefit of a heavily tinted front windshield.

What's the case where it makes sense for an average joe to have a blacked out windshield and front seat windows?

I would agree that concealed carry poses a low threat to society, as do tinted windows as long as you don't put it so dark that you can't see. I'm not sure if you know what legal tint looks like but it's basically not even worth using.

We as adult human beings can all assume our own risks, that is what freedom is all about.

Speak for yourself, but I'm a civilian and I would certainly enjoy the benefits of all tinted windows and I am most definitely far from the only one. In case you have never been in a vehicle that was tinted all around, it is super nice, especially with the new ceramic stuff, blocks the bright sun and the heat as well. People say the "no one 'needs' ________" line about a lot of things and you know what the best response is?

 

[Fordfella]

What's the case where it makes sense for an average joe to have a blacked out windshield and front seat windows?

Law enforcement, private investigators, and a few others are exempt from the window tint regulations. The law states that public officials are exempt as well. I have driven around with enough hardware in a truck to alter the way it handles. From modern firearms, to Civil War muskets. At one time I had an explosives license. I drove to jobsites with explosives in my truck. When I bought my current vehicle it was already tinted. Decided to apply for a security exception. I sent in my commission, and my credentials from the Department of Justice. My application should have been rubber stamped. It was denied.

As for a privately owned vehicle with lights and sirens. If you're in the right place at the right time with enough money in your pocket(<$2000), one can be yours. Mine was a 1963 Seagrave pumper truck. 906 cubic inch flathead V-12 under the hood, dual ignition, and twin 1 barrel downdraft carberators that you could stick your fist in. I sold it at the Auburn fall sale in 1996.

 

[GunRelated]

Law enforcement, private investigators, and a few others are exempt from the window tint regulations. The law states that public officials are exempt as well. I have driven around with enough hardware in a truck to alter the way it handles. From modern firearms, to Civil War muskets. At one time I had an explosives license. I drove to jobsites with explosives in my truck. When I bought my current vehicle it was already tinted. Decided to apply for a security exception. I sent in my commission, and my credentials from the Department of Justice. My application should have been rubber stamped. It was denied.

How'd you say it? Something like, "rules for thee, but I'll do what the hell I want because I'm better than you, peasant", or something along those lines.

 

[AustinBR]

I would agree that concealed carry poses a low threat to society, as do tinted windows as long as you don't put it so dark that you can't see. I'm not sure if you know what legal tint looks like but it's basically not even worth using.

We as adult human beings can all assume our own risks, that is what freedom is all about.

Speak for yourself, but I'm a civilian and I would certainly enjoy the benefits of all tinted windows and I am most definitely far from the only one. In case you have never been in a vehicle that was tinted all around, it is super nice, especially with the new ceramic stuff, blocks the bright sun and the heat as well. People say the "no one 'needs' ________" line about a lot of things and you know what the best response is?

I'm exceptionally familiar with the tint laws in Louisiana.

I've always had SUVs, so I can have any darkness tint on the back windows (including the rear windshield). The front side windows can have 40% tint. I've always had 25% on the front and it's only slightly darker than 40%. Also never been stopped for it.

Modern ceramic tint at 40% is fine for heat blocking. Upgrading to darker ceramic tint doesn't really do much more besides look better.

I've driven fully blacked our cars with windshield tint. It sucks. A lot. Hell, I've had problems seeing out of my rear windshield at night and the only way I've not hit things backing in is due to a backup camera.

At night on the interstate with 10% rear windshield tint, I'm barely seeing car headlights behind me at a moderate distance.

I stand by my statement that driving with a blacked out front windshield is dangerous and an average civilian has no use for it. Plus, nowadays you can add a clear ceramic tint to the front windshield that is basically invisible but still aids in heat mitigation.

We can certainly assume our own risks, so long as they don't subjugate others to undue risk. For example: You may choose to drive drunk and accept the risk. But it's illegal to do so on the chance that you kill someone else. The same is true for fully blacking your car out making it much harder to see out of.

 

[thperez1972]

For everyone suggesting that tint is ok for government vehicles but not ok for the public, giving safety concern for officers, you sound much like the ones arguing against conceal carry because of officer safety. That is just one example of, since bad guys might use it, good guys shouldn't be allowed either. Using sirens and strobes as an a relative example is a bit ridiculous as the average citizen has absolutely no practical use for those things while window tint is a very practical item for many.

Comparing tint to concealed carry is a false equivalence. Those are not equal and someone could easily be for on but not the other, for both, or against both.

 

[thperez1972]

When I was a kid, all my friends jumped off of a bridge. I did too.

The draw bridge operator used to give us a ride up.

You declined to answer the question.

 

[thperez1972]

I would agree that concealed carry poses a low threat to society, as do tinted windows as long as you don't put it so dark that you can't see. I'm not sure if you know what legal tint looks like but it's basically not even worth using.

We as adult human beings can all assume our own risks, that is what freedom is all about.

Speak for yourself, but I'm a civilian and I would certainly enjoy the benefits of all tinted windows and I am most definitely far from the only one. In case you have never been in a vehicle that was tinted all around, it is super nice, especially with the new ceramic stuff, blocks the bright sun and the heat as well. People say the "no one 'needs' ________" line about a lot of things and you know what the best response is?

Well, seeing as there are so many people who would enjoy the benefits, work to have the law changed. And I've driven a number of vehicles with tinting all around. They weren't dramatically cooler.