Bill > HB1142

This bill amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to enhance regulations around window tinting, specifically requiring that vehicles with tinted windows undergo testing using a window tint meter during safety inspections. If a vehicle's window tinting violates the existing regulations outlined in Pennsylvania Code Chapter 175, Subchapter O (which governs sun screening devices), the vehicle will fail the safety inspection. Additionally, the bill establishes that if a window tinting service provider fails to inform a customer that their window tinting modifications would cause the vehicle to violate these regulations, it would be considered an unfair trade practice under the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. This means such businesses could be subject to civil penalties and potential legal action. The new provisions aim to ensure vehicle safety and consumer awareness by preventing window tinting that could impair driver visibility or violate state standards. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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