On Nov. 28, 2016 legislation was passed into law requiring examination of window tinting as part of NY States annual vehicle safety inspection. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2017.
The DMV is in the process of preparing emergency regulations in order to be in compliance with the January 1, 2017 effective date of the new law.
While these regulations are not yet finalized, a component of this regulation will require any inspection station licensed as a group 1A or 2A (i.e. light and heavy duty cars and trucks) to acquire a window tint meter. The meter must be capable of testing light transmittance of all vehicle windows, not just those that roll down. This type of meter is commonly known as a "two piece" meter. DMV plans to require that the meter be capable of testing all required windows, measuring light transmittance percentage in accordance with the law, and be calibrated and maintained as per the manufacturers' specifications.
Stations solely licensed as group 1B, 2B, or 3 (i.e.. trailer and/or motorcycle) will not be required to perform window tint testing or to acquire a meter.
Window tint meter.com will be providing information on the new regulations as soon as more information is available from the NYS DMV. We will include specific requirements and purchase options.
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