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Is a window tint ticket a moving violation?

I received a ticket from a police officer because he said my windows were too dark. He was fairly nice about it, but I’m still worried about the ticket increasing my car insurance rates. Is a window tint ticket considered a moving violation?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A window tint ticket is not a moving violation, even though you may have been pulled over while the car is in motion. The window tint ticket falls under improper or unsafe equipment, which means you can be fined and have to remove the tint, but you will not receive any points on your license. As a result, you shouldn’t see an increase in your
car insurance
rates.
To address your ticket, go to your local DMV or DMV website. Here you’ll find the appropriate maximum tinting level for car windows so you can avoid fines in the future.
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