Bill > HB06701

This bill proposes to modify existing Connecticut state law regarding vehicle window tinting by significantly increasing the penalty for having illegally tinted windows. Currently, violating window tinting regulations is considered an infraction, which typically carries a minor penalty. Under the proposed bill, vehicle owners with windows tinted beyond legal limits would now face two potential consequences: they could be subject to a fine ranging from $100 to $300 (comparable to the fine for reckless driving), or alternatively, they would be required to replace the tinted window and then have their vehicle inspected at the Department of Motor Vehicles to confirm compliance with window tinting regulations. This change represents a more stringent approach to enforcing window tinting laws, moving from a simple infraction to more substantive financial or corrective penalties, with the apparent goal of ensuring greater adherence to vehicle window transparency standards for safety and legal reasons.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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