Smoked side windows. Not tinted with a film?

[ToTheDuals]

Wondering if anyone makes a side window that is factory smoked “tinted” that is not done with a film.
Where I live it’s illegal to have tinted side windows because they don’t shatter into small pieces.
So if I have factory smoked glass like the rear windows it would then be legal.
Anyone know of any options?
Thanks!

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[pkinneb]

A tinted window will still shatter into small pieces although the tint film may hold the shattered pieces somewhat together seems odd that it would make it illegal

 

[ToTheDuals]

A tinted window will still shatter into small pieces although the tint film may hold the shattered pieces somewhat together seems odd that it would make it illegal

it’s because it comes out as 1 piece that can fly through the air is their reasoning.

 

[dhrandy]

But the front window is laminated glass.... so...

We here in 'Merica have tint laws and they are different from state to state. Here in NC we can't go past 20%. When you go to get tint installed they'll ask "Do you want it legal?" Because here in 'Merica, we like to break the law.... J/K, but seriously they do ask that question and I see people that run illegal tint all the time. You'll get a ticket when you get pulled over and have to remove it before the court date anyways.

You can also get your front windshield tinted if you have a medical reason, my neighbor has his done.

Saskatchewan window tint laws overview:
Windshield: No tint allowed.
Front side windows: No tint allowed.
Back side windows: Any darkness can be used.
Rear window: Any darkness can be used.

In Saskatchewan you are not permitted to install any aftermarket window tint on the windshield nor on front side windows. There are no window tinting restrictions and any level of darkness can be used on back side windows and rear window.

Other Saskatchewan tint laws:
Reflective tint: Forbidden.
Side mirrors: Always required on non-vintage vehicles.
Medical exemptions: None.
Certificate requirements: None.
Tint sticker requirements: None.

 

[ToTheDuals]

Lol. I know what the laws are here. That’s why I need a factory smoked glass I can replace with my current ones.
Tint or film can’t be used.
A factory smoked glass or “privacy glass” can be used. Again like what the back and rear side door windows are. They are factory tinted or smoked or what ever you call it. No FILM.
I’m probably SOL, I have mine tinted with film now and got my first ticket. Doesn’t go against my license thankfully just a 115 dollar thanks and come again. Guess I’ll just keep paying the fines till I get fed up. Lol

 

[pkinneb]

Lol. I know what the laws are here. That’s why I need a factory smoked glass I can replace with my current ones.
Tint or film can’t be used.
A factory smoked glass or “privacy glass” can be used. Again like what the back and rear side door windows are. They are factory tinted or smoked or what ever you call it. No FILM.
I’m probably SOL, I have mine tinted with film now and got my first ticket. Doesn’t go against my license thankfully just a 115 dollar thanks and come again. Guess I’ll just keep paying the fines till I get fed up. Lol

Ouch! $115 bucks I can see why your looking for a solution LOL

 

[Ajzride]

I’ve seen some options for sprayable tint before. Not sure how effective it is.

 

[Shyrax]

You can get them dipped. They remove the windows from the vehicle and dip them in a tinting solution. It can also be sprayed on. I’ve seen it on several vehicles theough the years. Looks good.

 

[dhrandy]

Lol. I know what the laws are here. That’s why I need a factory smoked glass I can replace with my current ones.
Tint or film can’t be used.
A factory smoked glass or “privacy glass” can be used. Again like what the back and rear side door windows are. They are factory tinted or smoked or what ever you call it. No FILM.
I’m probably SOL, I have mine tinted with film now and got my first ticket. Doesn’t go against my license thankfully just a 115 dollar thanks and come again. Guess I’ll just keep paying the fines till I get fed up. Lol

The information was more for others, since I don’t know a state that doesn’t allow tint.

Wow, $115 ticket….. That sucks.

 

[Missmy3/4ton]

Lol. I know what the laws are here. That’s why I need a factory smoked glass I can replace with my current ones.
Tint or film can’t be used.
A factory smoked glass or “privacy glass” can be used. Again like what the back and rear side door windows are. They are factory tinted or smoked or what ever you call it. No FILM.

I think their point was,

1) dyed, sprayed, vinyl, etc. it doesn't matter, you cant use anything in the front... It's 100% VLT per the tint law.

2) that on the rear, any tint levels can be used; so they're not worried about it "coming out as 1-piece" or vinyl tint would be illegal there too.

 

[Hank42]

Did you get the $115 on top of some other infraction, or did you get pulled over because five-oh saw your dark windows and thought "That guy's breakin' the law" - because if it's the latter, then you're gonna still get pulled over if you figure out a way to tint your glass without film. Cop's not gonna know/care and you'll still have to fight it.

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