New York S04572 amends vehicle and traffic law to set light transmittance limits for automobile window tint and film.

New York S04572 modifies the vehicle and traffic law to establish specific light transmittance percentages for automobile window tint and film. It prohibits operating a vehicle with rear side windows, rear windows, front windows, or side windows that have a light transmittance of less than fifty percent. The bill also allows rear windows to have less than seventy percent light transmittance if the vehicle is equipped with side mirrors on both sides. The commissioner can test windows for compliance, and if found in conformity, a label will be affixed to the window.

New York S04572 amends vehicle and traffic law to set light transmittance limits for automobile window tint and film.

New York S04572 modifies the vehicle and traffic law to establish specific light transmittance percentages for automobile window tint and film. It prohibits operating a vehicle with rear side windows, rear windows, front windows, or side windows that have a light transmittance of less than fifty percent. The bill also allows rear windows to have less than seventy percent light transmittance if the vehicle is equipped with side mirrors on both sides. The commissioner can test windows for compliance, and if found in conformity, a label will be affixed to the window.