If you live in New York and have been thinking about adding a thumping sound system to your vehicle, or, maybe you've been considering adding a light bar to your vehicle for better nighttime visibility, a word of caution - both modifications have limitations and if you go ahead and do either, you could be violating state law and looking for a fine.īefore you make any modifications to your vehicle, you'll want to do a little research to see what is and what isn't illegal in the state of New York. What are New York’s Tinted Window Laws Effective January 1, 2017, New York law prohibits dark windshields and front side windows. Car window tinting laws in New York are strict and require that front side windows allow at least 70 of outside light to pass through. While we've not heard of any cases where a person locally was pulled over and issued a fine for having a loud exhaust system, why risk the chance of it happening to you, especially in this economic climate? The laws are different for every vehicle type when it comes to other windows, which I will discuss in further detail. SEE ALSO: Loud Muffler or Exhaust System? NYS Is Doling Out Tickets New York window tint laws state that about 70 percent of light should get through inside the vehicle from the windshield. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Back seat side windows: Any tint darkness can be used. Front seat side windows: up to 70 tint darkness allowed. Front Windshield: Must allow more than 70 of light in (non-reflective tint with any darkness can be used on top 6 inches). In April of 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that increases fines doled out to both individuals and businesses that modify exhaust systems to make them noisy saying, “ Every New Yorker deserves to feel safe and comfortable in their community, and that includes cracking down on excessively noisy vehicles on our streets.” In New York, tinted windows are generally not allowed on passenger vehicles. New York Tint Law Legal Tint Limit For Multi-Purpose Vehicles.
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