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Committee hears bill to reduce allowable front side window tint; sheriff and patrol testify in favor
Summary
Representative Steve Vetter and law enforcement asked the Transportation Committee to lower allowable front side window tint from 50% to 35%; witnesses said 35% provides glare reduction and occupant comfort without unduly blocking officer visibility. The committee closed the hearing and did not vote.
Representative Steve Vetter, R‑District 18, said a constituent and local sheriffs asked him to lower the allowable light transmittance for front side windows from 50% to 35 percent. “Do we really wanna punish out of state travelers for following their laws but not ours?” Vetter asked, arguing that aligning standards with neighboring states could reduce cross‑border infractions and improve driver comfort.
Stutsman County Sheriff…
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