Skip to main content

The state legislature finally agreed to relax the tinting requirements. It is a huge relief to know that we can protect our interiors and belongings without constant fear of being pulled over. Thank you for sticking with me while we pushed for this common sense change.

November 25, 2007

Legal Window Tint Laws of West Virginia

Legal Window Tint Laws of West Virginia

🏆 Won — 338 supporters Verified

Final supporters

B
Brent P.
J
Jaymar G.
W
William S.
S
Someone
C
Coalter
S
Steven S.
K
Keven J.
J
Joshua S.
J
James C.
S
Someone
+328 more
Started by Anonymous 22 years, 11 months ago
Current window tinting law in West Virginia is 35%. This petition is to reduce the percentage by at least 10%. Darker tinted windows provide better heat protection for the car\'s interior, reduces glare at night, increases the cars resale value, and helps conceal valuables within the car when it is left unoccupied. However, police currently explain that tinting less than 35% provides a hazardous situation during routine traffic stops because they are unable to see the vehicle\'s occupants. The polices\' safety is a major concern during traffic stops, but the officer can demand that the vehicle\'s windows be rolled down even before he or she leaves their patrol car via the intercom system. There could also be a law stating that during a routine traffic stop that the occupants roll down their windows. Either of these solutions would ensure that the officers do not put themselves in a situation that may be dangerous.

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

November 9, 2007

June 30, 2006

Seeing this grow has been surreal because I know firsthand how much of a difference this change would make for my own daily commute. This momentum proves that I am not the only one tired of dealing with the intense glare and heat while driving through our state.

Reached 100 supporters

October 26, 2005

October 24, 2005

My own car gets so hot in the summer that I can hardly touch the steering wheel. We are nearing the hundred signature mark and I need you to help me get there now so the legislature knows how many of us are tired of these outdated rules.

22 Comments

B
Brent Peters
3 years ago Featured

Insane we have this blanket policy that punishes law abiding citizens, if this "tint" law was in the interest of "public safety" then why are they NOT limiting darkness of sunglasses or helmet visors? Why are different vehicles allowed different shades? this is more just more intrusion on our civil liberties with blanket policies that provide no additional "safety" for the public.

R
Ryan West
8 years ago Featured

I to have dark tinted windows on my car and I am harassed by the police even though I have the handicap thing saying I need it

R
roberta filkins
8 years ago Featured

Yes i completely agree. When i have my4 legged kids with me they r not panting because of the heat.it's. Is good for all of us actually.

A
Anonymous
8 years ago Featured

I dont understand the big deal why not just put it as 20 The law can go dark but us as citizens don't have the pleasure or option to do what we want to our personal vehicle that is insuranced paid. It helps extremely with my eyes day and night. I always wear shades for this reason day and night driving. If they would allow me to go lower than 35 I would not have to wear shades all the time and look nuts. Helps with the sun beaming on the leather so when you touch it you don't get burned. I don't get it lower it already.

A
Anonymous
8 years ago Featured

Mine is 11% for the same reasons as the original poster of this.. however, mine is tinted so dark because I’m law enforcement and I feel safer in my dark tinted windows

A
Anonymous
9 years ago Featured

Why the difference between an SUV vs a sedan? You cannot tint a sedan's back windows darker than 35%. That's just stupidity and laws are old enough, Need to change the laws according to present day situations.

J
Joshua Stephen Bell
6 years ago

35% is not good enough. 20% would be fine for me. It's none of their business what I have in my car or what I'm doing in my car. What's next, no window curtains allowed in your home because people cannot see through? This is ridiculous and whomever came up with tint restricting laws should never be taken seriously on anything. I'm not paying to have 35% tint installed. What a waste of money. I want tint so I'm not driving a greenhouse. Currently with no tint, the sun is baking my car making it hot as hell and uncomfortable and fading everything inside. I'm not letting cowards who are afraid to do their jobs tell me how dark I can tint my windows. It's none of their business. They tint their cars as dark as they want and then tell us we cannot do the same.

A
Anonymous
6 years ago

Make the limit 20%!