Yes, cops can pull you over for thinking your windows are too dark

Trooper Steve answers viewer questions

ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.

Kyle, of Ocoee, asked," Can an officer stop me if he or she thinks my tint is too dark?"

"Law enforcement is tasked with keeping the community safe at all times, and some of the ways they come to find crimes or violations aren’t always cut and dry," Trooper Steve said. "Window tint should be a must in our hot state, but there are limits to how dark you can have it."

Trooper Steve said law enforcement officers can stop drivers if they think the tint is too dark, but that doesn’t mean they can issue a ticket.

"An officer must verify that the tint is too dark by using a tint meter," Trooper Steve said.

The tint meter either verifies the officer's observation or clears a driver of any wrongdoing.

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"This is not an officer giving you a hard time, just them doing their job," he said. "Tint violations can lead to my much bigger violations. Don’t we want our police being proactive? If you haven’t figured it out, I’m a fan of this one."

If you have a traffic question for Trooper Steve, submit it here.


About the Authors:

Daniel started with WKMG-TV in 2000 and became the digital content manager in 2009. When he's not working on ClickOrlando.com, Daniel likes to head to the beach or find a sporting event nearby.

Steven Montiero, better known as “Trooper Steve," joined the News 6 morning team as its Traffic Safety Expert in October 2017. A Central Florida native and decorated combat veteran, Montiero comes to the station following an eight-year assignment with the Florida Highway Patrol.

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