We are continually amazed at the disproportionate number of cars we see driving around Keenesburg with tinted windshields. WOW. Just wow. What could possibly compel an owner to tint their front windshield? It's inherently unsafe and patently illegal.

Dangerous

Every Colorado driver, except maybe the very youngest of them, has experienced driving in the rain, snow, through a tunnel, on an especially cloudy or stormy day, and at night when visibility is bad. Tinting the windshield is tantamount to replicating those conditions, even on the brightest day. And low-light conditions are severely exacerbated by dark windshields and front door glass. At dusk, overnight, and at dawn it is very difficult to see pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and any other number of roadway users when the driver's glass is tinted. Unsafe.

A motorist's first responsibility is to drive safely. Many drivers were taught to make eye contact with other drivers at intersections to ensure that both don't claim the right of way. Of course there are all sorts of other reasons that you might, for safety's sake, need to have another driver's attention. But when your cabin windows are tinted, other drivers cannot see you. Unsafe.

Police can't see inside the car, either. And for a variety of reasons, that's unsafe.

Misdemeanor

It's a crime to tint a windshield in Colorado. Many to companies won't tell you that, because if you're willing to pay them, they're willing to take your money. But the person who installs tint on a windshield could be fined up to $5,000, and even go to jail.

Potentially Expensive

It's expensive to apply window tint. And it might be expensive to remove it, too. Owners and drivers who have tinted windshields or too dark windows on the front doors expose themselves to other costs, too. One is the cost of the "fix-it ticket." If charged with driving an unsafe vehicle, the owner can be forced to have the vehicle repaired. Oh, and there's a fee associated with the towing, too. That's right, the car (because it's unsafe to drive) could be towed at the owner's expense.

Further, if a driver injures someone (remember we mentioned it's harder to see pedestrians and bicyclists?) could be sued. There is a growing body of case law that assigns liability to the driver/owner of a car with illegally-tinted windows.

It's Illegal

It is illegal to drive a car with a tinted front windshield (except for the top four inches). There are no exceptions. No medical waivers. None. Nada. It's strictly illegal and that's all there is to it.

Instant Probable Cause

You have probably heard that police need to have reasonable suspicion to pull over a motorist. That's true. People in America are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by government. The Bill of Rights safeguards citizens from being stopped by police for no reason. But you hand the police all the authority they need to stop your vehicle if you drive in Colorado with a tinted windshield. They don't need to wait for a driving action or any other reason, they can simply pull you over on sight.

Zero Tolerance

Our business is keeping the people in Keenesburg safe. We take that responsibility seriously. The Keenesburg Police Department takes a zero-tolerance stance against tinted windshields. If you drive with a tinted windshield and drive through Keenesburg, we'll see you soon. 

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