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Post by Justin Thyme on May 24, 2009 11:57:58 GMT -5
I'm curious about this and finding the actual law that covers it often takes me half a day. I'm not that curious. Are police cars exempted from the window tint laws? I've noticed some very dark tint on police cars that seem a lot darker than the tint on cars that I know have been cited for violating the window tint law. I'm all for keeping the dogs in K9 units cool and comfortable and have no problem with tint being used to keep the dogs comfortable I'm just curious as to how that portion of the law is handled in regards to dogs and police cars.
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Post by Longshot! [ Saint ] on May 25, 2009 0:47:57 GMT -5
(Bolded below for your convenience, and otherwise un-edited)
Same as cell phone use, texting, seat belts, speed, and several other laws. Govt. vehicles have exemptions to these laws & regulations. So do patience with medical clearance and certain off-the-lot models (like SUV's past the driver/pass. seat extending to the rear window).
55-9-107. Motor vehicle windows with tinting, reflecting or sun screen material. — (a) (1) It is unlawful for any person to operate, upon a public highway, street or road, any motor vehicle registered in this state, in which any window that has a visible light transmittance equal to, but not less than, that specified in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, has been altered, treated or replaced by the affixing, application or installation of any material that: (A) Has a visible light transmittance of less than thirty-five percent (35%); or (B) With the exception of the manufacturer's standard installed shade band, reduces the visible light transmittance in the windshield below seventy percent (70%).
(2) Any person who installs window tinting materials for profit, barter, or wages and/or commissions is defined as a “professional installer” for the provisions of this section, and it is unlawful for a professional installer to apply tinting materials to any vehicle so as to cause that vehicle to be in violation of this section.
(3) All professional installers of window tinting materials shall supply and shall affix to the lower right corner of the driver's window an adhesive label, the size and style of which shall be determined by the commissioner of safety, which includes:
(A) The installer's business name; and
(B) The legend “Complies with Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-107.”
(4) All professional installers of window tinting materials shall supply each customer with a signed receipt for each vehicle to which tinting materials have been applied that includes:
(A) Date of installation;
(B) Make, model, paint color and license plate number and state;
(C) The legend “Complies with Tennessee Code Annotated, § 55-9-107, at date of installation”; and
(D) The legend “This receipt shall be kept with vehicle registration documents.”
(5) The owner of any vehicle in question has the burden of proof that the vehicle is in compliance with this section.
(6) Any vehicle model permitted by federal regulations to be equipped with certain windows tinted so as not to conform to the specifications of subdivision (a)(1)(A) is exempt from subdivision (a)(1)(A) with respect to those certain windows. Likewise, vehicles bearing commercial license plates, or government service license plates that are used for law enforcement purposes, shall be exempt from the specifications of subdivision (a)(1)(A) for those windows rearward of the front doors. This subsection (a) shall not be construed in any way to exempt the front door windows of any vehicle of any kind from the specifications of subdivision (a)(1)(A).
(b) (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (a)(1) to the contrary, any person with a medical condition that is adversely affected by ultraviolet light may submit a statement to the commissioner from that person's physician certifying that the person has a medical condition that requires reduction of light transmission in the windows of the person's vehicle in excess of the standards established in subsection (a). The commissioner shall submit the certified statement to the department's medical review board for evaluation. If the review board finds the exemption warranted, it shall recommend that the commissioner authorize the exemption, and the degree of tinting exemption that is appropriate. The commissioner shall then supply a certificate or decal, indicating the degree of exemption, to the applicant who shall display it in the motor vehicle.
(2) Any applicant aggrieved by a decision of the medical review board or the commissioner may appeal in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. The appeal may be made to the chancery court of the county where the aggrieved applicant resides at the option of the applicant.
(c) It is probable cause for a full-time, salaried police officer of this state to detain a motor vehicle being operated on the public roads, streets or highways of this state when the officer has a reasonable belief that the motor vehicle is in violation of subdivision (a)(1), for the purpose of conducting a field comparison test. (d) It is a Class C misdemeanor for the operator of a motor vehicle to refuse to submit to the field comparison test when directed to do so by a full-time, salaried police officer, or for any person to otherwise violate any provisions of this section. (e) The commissioner of safety shall establish a standardized method and procedure by which law enforcement officers can readily, and with reasonable accuracy, conduct a field comparison test to determine if a motor vehicle's windows are in compliance with this section.
[Acts 1982, ch. 938, § 1; 1985, ch. 207, § 1; 1989, ch. 528, §§ 1-4; 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1990, ch. 1033, § 1; 2006, ch. 523, § 1.]
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Post by Bryan Stone on May 25, 2009 2:58:10 GMT -5
It is my opinion that some K-9 Units are exempt from at least a few minor traffic laws. Edited by the Police Moderator to conform with the new Police Blotter rule regarding the naming and anonymous accusing of specific Police Units as outlined in post # 36.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on May 25, 2009 11:47:49 GMT -5
So, what's the complaint # for the IA report you filed?
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Post by Bryan Stone on May 25, 2009 14:23:16 GMT -5
shut up Intercourse
it would appear that The Mod is not only changing the rules and accusing me of lying he's also abusing his power as a message board moderator by editing my post above to:
"conform with the new Police Blotter rule regarding the naming and anonymous accusing of specific Police Units "
which is fine but he also personally added:
"It is my opinion that some K-9 Units are exempt from at least a few minor traffic laws."
which is not MY opinion nor did I write that
so who's being deceitful and misleading in this situation brah?
power abuse comes in all shapes, forms, & sizes
by all means message boarding cops,.... keep making my points for me
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Post by LimitedRecourse on May 25, 2009 17:15:59 GMT -5
"shut up Intercourse"
No. My question is legitimate. If it is so bothersome to you that a marked vehicle disregarded several traffic laws, then surely you have taken the time to file a formal complaint. The time you have spent posting on this subject her, having been spent at the IA office, could have already resolved the issue to your satisfaction, assuming that your goal is to have an explanation or an officer in trouble. Surely, there is more of a point than just to whine. Maybe you could start a discussion on the radio with this as the subject and use some of your OWN power for personal gratification?
And what, exactly, is a "brah?"
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Post by Police Moderator on May 25, 2009 18:05:49 GMT -5
Or I could have deleted it. I edited it to conform to my new rule which I explained in the note. If you wish, you can delete the whole thing. Matters not to me. The rule still stands whether you agree with it or not. As stated numerous times, now... There are places to file IA complaints against particular LEOs if one feels he/she feels that a particular LEO's conduct was improper, unlawful or unethical. This is the place to criticize, vent against the man, call all the cops, in general, all the printable names one would want. For free, for many to read, uncensored, without fear of any retribution and all anonymously. Two different venues, two different purposes. I know of no forum that would allow one to post anything accusing another named individual of a crime, so my rule conforms to that well-understood policy. That is all I have to say about that.
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Post by cadillacdude1975 on May 25, 2009 20:03:52 GMT -5
the ones who bash the men in blue are usually the ones out there fucking up and getting in trouble in the first place. behave and mind your business and the blue lights will usually never be in your rear view.
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Post by Bryan Stone on May 25, 2009 22:12:42 GMT -5
I've been saying that for years,... which is why I'm not in trouble with the law
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Post by professorx on May 25, 2009 23:03:16 GMT -5
the ones who bash the men in blue are usually the ones out there fucking up and getting in trouble in the first place. Or lawyers. Who's private and public lives are always above reproach which is why they can claim the higher moral ground in society.
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Post by Longshot! [ Saint ] on May 25, 2009 23:35:37 GMT -5
So Bryan, Active or Inactive in law school...or are the last two messages just coincidence?
I didn't think you'd make the cut with your constant bragging of being unable to read 'big words', but not all colleges are ensconced in ivy as others. The ones with the 'Pirate' and the 'Turtle' may work for you after all. But a law degree? You certainly have the aforementioned Moral Standing, Precious.
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Post by Bryan Stone on May 26, 2009 12:20:49 GMT -5
"Or I could have deleted it. I edited it to conform to my new rule which I explained in the note."
no,... you edited it to explain your rule (which I already said I was fine with) AND to deceive & mislead the dozens of dedicated message boarders into thinking that I believe it's OK for some K-9 units to be exempt from some traffic laws
you made that up
you're a liar
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Post by Justin Thyme on May 26, 2009 12:40:20 GMT -5
DAMMIT!!! I didn't start this thread to find out about illegal lane changing or liars or crybabies, I started it to find out about tinted windows and the laws pertaining to them! Basically I'm interested in finding a way to keep my dogs more comfortable when they are riding with me in my truck. If there is an exception in the window tint laws that allow for vehicles transporting dogs to have darker tint I want to know about it. I don't care who someone thinks is a liar or who is acting like a crybaby. It's all about the dogs!!!!
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Post by rstewart on May 26, 2009 13:12:51 GMT -5
Jit,
Prestone works wonders on dogs. Peak will also work.
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Post by Justin Thyme on May 26, 2009 13:16:08 GMT -5
Louisville Sluggers do a decent job on assholes too.
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Post by rstewart on May 26, 2009 16:00:35 GMT -5
I'm sure that's true. Just offering an alternate solution to having window tinting work done.
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Post by professorx on May 27, 2009 17:04:00 GMT -5
DAMMIT!!! I didn't start this thread to find out about illegal lane changing or liars or crybabies, I started it to find out about tinted windows and the laws pertaining to them! Basically I'm interested in finding a way to keep my dogs more comfortable when they are riding with me in my truck. If there is an exception in the window tint laws that allow for vehicles transporting dogs to have darker tint I want to know about it. I don't care who someone thinks is a liar or who is acting like a crybaby. It's all about the dogs!!!! In Georgia you are allowed as non-law enforcement to have a tint up to a certain percentage, dogs or no dogs. In metro-Atlanta almost any tint is defacto legal (like Amsterdam). Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield. Front Side Windows Must allow more than 32% of light in. Back Side Windows Must allow more than 32% of light in. Rear Window Must allow more than 32% of light in. The police can have whatever they want on government vehicles (surveillance, and for detainee privacy, etc.) You might consider these: www.doggles.com/
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Post by Tsavodiner on May 27, 2009 17:06:55 GMT -5
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