Bill > A04026

This bill, known as the "New York State Window Tinting Safety and Enforcement Act," aims to improve the enforcement of vehicle window tinting laws by introducing stricter penalties and more rigorous inspection procedures. The legislation recognizes that non-compliant window tinting can create safety hazards by reducing visibility for drivers and law enforcement officers. Under the new law, first-time window tint violations will result in fines up to $200, with subsequent violations potentially leading to fines up to $500 and vehicle registration suspension for repeated offenses within two years. Law enforcement agencies will be required to conduct quarterly window tint enforcement sweeps using light transmission meters, which will also be used during routine traffic stops to assess compliance. During vehicle safety inspections, a light transmission meter will now be mandatory to check if front side windows meet the required 70% light transmittance standard, with failure to meet this requirement resulting in automatic inspection failure. The Department of Motor Vehicles will be responsible for conducting a public education campaign, providing free tint cards for independent compliance checking, and submitting annual reports on window tint violations and inspection failures. To support implementation, the state will appropriate $2 million to law enforcement agencies for purchasing light transmission meters and training officers. The act will take effect 60 days after becoming law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4026