New Laws For 2010: No Texting While Driving... Front Tinted Windows! (within Specs) Options

[PhlypSide]

So no texting while driving.... and tinted windows up to 30% on the front if all you've got is 35% in the rear. For SUVs, Vans, or other vehicles which have factory tinted rear windows... only 50% tint allowed on front windows.

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4...is+Vehicle+Code.

(625 ILCS 5/12‑610.2)
Sec. 12‑610.2. Electronic communication devices.
(a) As used in this Section:
"Electronic communication device" means an electronic device, including but not limited to a wireless telephone, personal digital assistant, or a portable or mobile computer while being used for the purpose of composing, reading, or sending an electronic message, but does not include a global positioning system or navigation system or a device that is physically or electronically integrated into the motor vehicle.
"Electronic message" means a self‑contained piece of digital communication that is designed or intended to be transmitted between physical devices. "Electronic message" includes, but is not limited to electronic mail, a text message, an instant message, or a command or request to access an Internet site.
(b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device to compose, send, or read an electronic message.
© A violation of this Section is an offense against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles.
(d) This Section does not apply to:
(1) a law enforcement officer or operator of an

emergency vehicle while performing his or her official duties;
(2) a driver using an electronic communication device

for the sole purpose of reporting an emergency situation and continued communication with emergency personnel during the emergency situation;
(3) a driver using an electronic communication device

in hands‑free or voice‑activated mode; or
(4) a driver of a commercial motor vehicle reading a

message displayed on a permanently installed communication device designed for a commercial motor vehicle with a screen that does not exceed 10 inches tall by 10 inches wide in size;
(5) a driver using an electronic communication device

while parked on the shoulder of a roadway; or
(6) a driver using an electronic communication device

when the vehicle is stopped due to normal traffic being obstructed and the driver has the motor vehicle transmission in neutral or park.
(Source: P.A. 96‑130, eff. 1‑1‑10.)


http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4...is+Vehicle+Code.

Sec. 12‑503. Windshields must be unobstructed and equipped with wipers.
(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle with any sign, poster, window application, reflective material, nonreflective material or tinted film upon the front windshield, except that a nonreflective tinted film may be used along the uppermost portion of the windshield if such material does not extend more than 6 inches down from the top of the windshield.
(a‑5) No window treatment or tinting shall be applied to the windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver, except:
(1) on vehicles where none of the windows to the

rear of the driver's seat are treated in a manner that allows less than 30% light transmittance, a nonreflective tinted film that allows at least 50% light transmittance, with a 5% variance observed by any law enforcement official metering the light transmittance, may be used on the side windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver.
(2) on vehicles where none of the windows to the

rear of the driver's seat are treated in a manner that allows less than 35% light transmittance, a nonreflective tinted film that allows at least 35% light transmittance, with a 5% variance observed by any law enforcement official metering the light transmittance, may be used on the side windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver.
(3) on multipurpose passenger vehicles, as defined

by Section 1‑148.3b of this Code, a nonreflective tinted film originally applied by the manufacturer, that allows at least 50% light transmittance, with a 5% variance observed by any law enforcement official metering the light transmittance, may be used on the side windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver.
(b) On motor vehicles where window treatment has not been applied to the windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver, the use of a nonreflective, smoked or tinted glass, nonreflective film, perforated window screen or other decorative window application on windows to the rear of the driver's seat shall be allowed, except that any motor vehicle with a window to the rear of the driver's seat treated in this manner shall be equipped with a side mirror on each side of the motor vehicle which are in conformance with Section 12‑502.

New tint law

Not done yet.... 117-0 in the house of reps, next up senate and then hopefully the governor.

[nachtmensch]

ooooo interesting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

not like it matters much with a vert... but i'd still be nice to keep eyes from looking in.

[PhlypSide]

Tinted windows would be nice to have again, I stopped tinting my windows years ago because I didn't want to deal with the legal headaches.

[RadimusPrime]

it'd be nice to rock tints w/o the hassle of the 5-0

[SMoy]

YAY! they doing something good!
this is especially great for me because the sun visors in the S2000 does not turn sideways and it's about as small as your palm already.

[PhlypSide]

YAY! they doing something good!
this is especially great for me because the sun visors in the S2000 does not turn sideways and it's about as small as your palm already.

^^^^ We get no love because non-Asians don't believe we actually need sunglasses since we're in perma-squint mode. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lmao.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lmao.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lmao.gif)

[1800schoenzy]

my buddy works for the republican party in springfield and was telling me about this a month or two ago...apparently alot of eco-friendly groups like the idea b/c it cuts down on the need for a/c

[JoeVR4]

Subscribed.

[Fidelity101]

yeah Im gonna get me some tint to fend off that sun cancer stuff... I think

[goretro77]

YAY! they doing something good!
this is especially great for me because the sun visors in the S2000 does not turn sideways and it's about as small as your palm already.

Hmmm...you should see the sunvisors in the Elise, I'm not sure which car's sun visors are smaller and therefore not as effective.

[PhlypSide]

^^^ I'm part of the hardtop is always on club, so the sun glare from the side isn't an issue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Lotus side windows are tiny!

[nachtmensch]

I removed the MR-S's sun visors. They didn't do shit and don't turn sideways either.

Weight reduction!

[Justin ♥♥ Bieber]

Psh, Crossfire sun visors arn't much more helpful, don't go sideways either. It could come in handy sometimes. Anyway, dosen't matter, since the roof is so convex your head is up in the dome so it dosen't shine much.

Anyway, looks like the bill is slowly making rounds and getting through most of the committees. I figure if it got through on such a margin and all the other comittees are passing it no issue (including transport in senate and vehicles in house) so its all on its right way...granted some odd surprise might happen but I think being optimistic about it and beliving it shall pass isn't a long stretch.

[Justin ♥♥ Bieber]

Passed 117-0 in House
Passed 47-3 in Senate

5/21/2009 House Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1

YAY!!!!

[Justin ♥♥ Bieber]

I might as well go do it now before everyone else rushes to do it. I figure the amendment should be up within a few weeks. So, where do I go now to get it done?

[Justin ♥♥ Bieber]

no person shall drive a motor vehicle with snow, ice,
22 moisture or other material on any of the windows or mirrors,
23 which materially obstructs the driver's clear view of the
24 highway.

Wow....thats abit harsh...moisture....are you kidding me.....

[PhlypSide]

^^^ Governor Quinn still needs to sign it into law though!

[Justin ♥♥ Bieber]

Agreed, but even with a veto with such an overwhelming majority it is only a matter of time. (yes I know it can all change around quickly but I have faith....(wow can't believe I said I have faith in the government....)).

[PhlypSide]

^^^ On small issues like these, I too can have faith, plus Quinn is a much bettArRrrr governor than Blago!

[Justin ♥♥ Bieber]

Yep officially passed both houses. so can't take more than 90 days in theory now. Effective immediately once it's got a bit of a scribble on there, love it. So do any of our sponsors do tints? If not, anyone want to recommend someone? Perhaps a "group buy"? LOL