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Bill would ease Louisiana's strict window tint regulations if passed
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A change could be coming to how dark your car windows can legally be in Louisiana.
House Bill 119 could ease regulations for the Louisiana auto window tinting industry, but law enforcement has a few reminders for those who choose to make the switch. If enacted, this would move Louisiana from a state with some of the strictest laws on window tint.
'The legal tent is 25 at the front two windows and 40 for the back two windows and the back windshield, the back glass is at 40% as well.' Said Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Lt. Breck Scott.
'Typically in this area, Louisiana is one of the strictest states when it comes to window tint, especially on the front two windows,' said the owner of Daves Window Tint, David Williams.
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HB 119 would lower the legal limit from 40 percent light transmission to 25 percent, allowing for a darker tint for tint professionals like David Williams, who says it's a win for business and his customers.
'So it means a lot for us in the window tinting industry because most people want to go darker on those front two windows, and we get the opportunity to give our customers what they want,' said Williams.
While visibility from inside remains nearly the same, it increases privacy and peace of mind, and the interior is cooler.
'It does give the driver a little bit more privacy…But as far as being able to look out of the windows, the visibility should be about the same,' said Williams
However, law enforcement says they are prepared if HB 119 becomes law.
'It's gonna affect the officer safety by going up to the vehicle if the tint is lower…So what we'll do is probably have the driver get out of the vehicle for officer safety,' said Lt. Scott.
Deputies say they have tint meters to test legality, but also want drivers to stay alert.
'Be aware of your surroundings, especially at nighttime…You're not gonna see that person or a bicycler when you make that turn on the street,' said Lt. Scott.
The governor has not yet signed the bill, but if he does, the new law will go into effect on August 1st
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