A station must always perform a complete inspection of any vehicle presented for inspection, checking all required items as required by section 79.8(b)(1) and 79.20(c)(6).ġ1. Do I have to use the window tint meter on every vehicle I inspect? Optionally, a station / certified inspector wanting to document their findings may choose to hand write the meter readings obtained onto the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) printed by the CVIS or the station generated inspection receipt for those stations not required to maintain a CVIS.Ĩ. Is the tinted shade band on a windshield subject to inspection?Īny tinting covering the uppermost six inches of the windshield is not subject to inspection, per VTL section 375 12-a(b)(1).ĩ. Are government or private fleet vehicles exempt from the window tint inspection requirements?Ī government or fleet owned vehicle is not exempt from window tint inspection regulations and is subject to the same inspection criteria.ġ0. Can I advise a motorist that a vehicle fails for tint before beginning the inspection? No. If a side window is rolled all the way down and cannot be rolled back up for some reason the vehicle must be rejected for “Windshield and other Glass,” since the window cannot be properly inspected for condition and window tint.ħ. Can a station record the readings obtained from window tint meter in the NYVIP CVIS? No, this is not required. A motorist interested in an exemption should be directed to DMV’s website at to obtain further information.Ħ. What if a vehicle is presented for inspection with a window(s) that cannot be rolled up to inspect glass for applied window tint? A doctor’s note does not excuse a vehicle from window tint inspection. The vehicle can only be exempted from the window tint inspection if a valid MV-80W.2 exemption certificate is displayed on the vehicle. Valid means the vehicle information printed on the exemption certificate (plate, make, year and color) must match the vehicle.ĥ. What if a motorist presents a letter that appears to come from DMV or a doctor’s note stating that the vehicle is exempt from window tint inspection? The certificate is a white 2.5 inch paper square. The exemption certificate is normally found on the inside center top of any window, except the windshield. This is presented as the percentage (%) of light passing through a particular window.Ĥ. If a vehicle has a valid medical exemption where do I find the MV-80W.2 and what does it look like? VLT stands for Visible Light Transmittance. Please note: Side windows to the rear of the driver’s seating position are never inspected on these vehicles.If the window is inspected it must allow for a minimum VLT of 35%. The rear window (sometimes referred to as a backlite or rear windshield) is only inspected if the vehicle is not equipped with dual outside rearview mirrors.The windshield and side windows adjacent to or forward of the driver and front seat passenger always require inspection and must allow for a minimum VLT of 35%.The rear window (sometimes referred to as a backlite or rear windshield) is exempt from inspection if the vehicle is equipped with dual outside rearview mirrors.Ģ. Which windows are required to be inspected for 1991 and older model year vehicles?.Side windows to the rear of the driver’s seating position are exempt from inspection. For all other vehicle types, (i.e., MPV, Truck, Bus, etc.) inspect the windshield and all side windows adjacent to or forward of the driver and front seat passenger for a minimum VLT of 70%.However, the rear window (sometimes referred to as a backlite or rear windshield) is exempt from inspection if the vehicle is equipped with dual outside rearview mirrors. If the vehicle is classified as “Passenger Car,” check all windows for a minimum Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) of 70%.Here are two examples of the Federal Label: First you need to check the federal motor vehicle safety certification label usually found on the driver’s door jamb, and determine the vehicle type (classification).All group 1a and 2a inspection stations are required to have a two-piece window tint meter and inspect window tint in accordance with the new regulations.īelow is a list of frequently asked questions for your use.ġ. Which windows are required to be inspected for 1992 and newer model year vehicles? 223, 224, and 225, examination of window tinting will be included as part of the annual safety inspection, effective January 1, 2017. PLEASE BRING THIS MESSAGE TO THE ATTENTION OF THE STATION OWNER AND/ORĪs stated in NYVIP2 Messages, No.
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