Recently moved to NH, need a lax inspection shop.

Submitted by EasyFargo t3_y0qjgd in newhampshire

Hello everyone, apologies if this is against the rules, but I am very desperate.

I just moved to Nashua, NH from Massachusetts. I've heard tint laws are pretty strict, but some family members got passed with 35 tint all around (same as mine), I just couldn't go to the same place because my car was too low for his lift.

Just wondering if anyone knows any lenient inspection places around here, or should I just bite the bullet and take off my tint? really hoping it does not come to that

thanks a lot!

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Doug_Shoe t1_irt90c5 wrote

scrape off the illegal tint film. Problem solved.

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mike-manley t1_irvaofi wrote

Based on OP's description, should be fine? Here's the RSA: https://www.dmv.nh.gov/vehicles-boats-or-titles/inspections-emissions/tinted-windows#:~:text=Pursuant%20to%20New%20Hampshire%20law,be%20less%20than%2035%20percent.

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Doug_Shoe t1_irw91uu wrote

I'm taking "35 tint all around" to include 35 to the left and right of the driver. Legally the limit there is 70.

https://www.dmv.nh.gov/vehicles-boats-or-titles/inspections-emissions/tinted-windows

Tinted Windows

What you need to know about tinted windows.

Pursuant to New Hampshire law, RSA 266:58-a, tinting to the windows to the left and right of the driver where they are allowed shall not be less than 70 percent light transmittance, and the light transmittance of after market tinted rear windows where they are allowed shall not be less than 35 percent. It shall be unlawful to sell or inspect any motor vehicle in this state which has after market tinting on the windshield, or to drive on any way any motor vehicle registered in this state which has after market tinting on the windshield.

Where after market tinting is applied to windows to the rear of the driver, outside rear view mirrors shall be required on both the left and right side of the vehicle for the use of the driver and a front seat passenger.

http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XXI/266/266-58-a.htm

TITLE XXI

MOTOR VEHICLES

CHAPTER 266

EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES

Miscellaneous

Section 266:58-a

266:58-a Tinted Glass. –

I. It shall be unlawful to sell or inspect any motor vehicle in this state which has after market tinting on the windshield.

II. It shall be unlawful to install after market tinting on the windshield on any motor vehicle which is registered in this state.

III. It shall be unlawful to drive on any way any motor vehicle registered in this state which has after market tinting on the windshield. Where after market tinting is applied to windows to the rear of the driver, outside rear view mirrors shall be required on both the left and right side of the vehicle for the use of the driver and a front seat passenger. The light transmittance of after-market tinted windows to the left and right of the driver where they are allowed shall not be less than 70 percent, and the light transmittance of after-market tinted rear windows where they are allowed shall not be less than 35 percent, except that the light transmittance of after market tinted rear windows of multipurpose passenger vehicles, as defined in 49 C.F.R. section 571.3 and pickup trucks may be such percentage as is allowed by 49 C.F.R. section 571.205 with respect to pre-market tinted rear windows.

III-a. Persons who require for medical reasons after market tinting on the windshield may apply for a special permit pursuant to RSA 266:61-a, IX.

IV. The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to the administration and enforcement of this section.

V. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit after market tinting of the windshield of a vehicle with a strip not wider than 6 inches located at the very top of the windshield, provided that the light transmittance of the strip shall not be less than 35 percent.

VI. Any natural person or any other person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.

Source. 1989, 160:1. 1990, 44:1. 1997, 252:4, eff. Aug. 18, 1997. 2021, 185:2, eff. Oct. 9, 2021.

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a1234321 t1_irx2syh wrote

Correct me if I'm wrong, but a 35% tint means 65% transmission, which means it fails to meet 70%

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Doug_Shoe t1_irxv757 wrote

35 tint means 35% of the light passes through. In NH, the glass left and right of the driver has to allow 70% or more light to get through.

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Accomplished_Fan9267 t1_irt9epq wrote

Search this sub there have been posts in the past. There was one 10 months ago about NH relaxing the laws on this. I would link it but I’m 43 and don’t know how.

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1976dave t1_irwlz7g wrote

you just google "nh car inspection near me" and find the lowest rated shop, that's your guy

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mike-manley t1_irtvyvq wrote

The tint law changed recently. Unfortunately when I moved from MA to NH I had to remove it and did the curtain steamer method and came off really well.

You should be fine if the tint isn't below the limit.

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NickTz20 t1_iru4g2b wrote

Move back to Mass.

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Loosh_03062 t1_is1kjbq wrote

:waves to the DMV folks updating their lists of inspection stations to spot check:

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Sigogglin1 t1_irthlqj wrote

Good luck, I spent over 2k to get my truck to pass inspection. Get ready to spend some dough!

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