How Dark Can You Legally Tint Your Windows?

Is there anything you have ever wanted to know from Campbell Police Department? Well, this is your chance to ask. 

Patch has always strived to bring its readers all types of information and keep them updated on what is happening in their communities. It is with that in mind that we bring you our column, “Ask a Campbell Cop.” We'll be teaming up with the Campbell Police Department to answer your questions.

Whether you have a question about certain laws and how they might affect you, your family or friends, or how to stay safe in certain situations, we want you to ask them. Every week we will run two or three questions and give some answers.

To submit a question, email mayra.marcotte@patch.com or add it in the comments section below.

This week's questions from Campbell Patch readers were answered by Campbell Police Captain Dave Carmichael.

Q: What is the legal window tint for a car? Does it vary by make and model?

There is no legal window tint for the front three windows (both driver's and passenger's side, as well as the windshield).  It is illegal to put any tint, film, covering, etc. on these windows.  However, it is legal to tint the windows behind the driver as dark as you want as long as you have two side view mirrors.  If you do not have two side view mirrors, you cannot have any tint on your vehicle.

Read more "Ask a Campbell Cop" questions and answers here.

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