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House passes bill raising penalties for repeated vehicle window tint violations
Summary
The Rhode Island House approved an act that increases civil penalties for repeated illegal vehicle window tinting after a debate about property rights and public safety; the measure was requested by the DMV and passed on a 52–9 vote.
The Rhode Island House of Representatives on April 3 passed an act (No. 5644) that raises penalties for second and third violations of state restrictions on window tinting for vehicles.
The bill, sponsored by Representative Matt Dawson of East Providence, was approved 52–9 after floor debate that ranged from concerns about private-property rights to arguments that the measure improves officer and public safety. The Department of Motor Vehicles requested the change, supporters said.
Supporters told the House the measure is intended as a deterrent for motorists who repeatedly violate the state tint standard. Representative Dawson said the law allows window tint up to 30 percent and that the bill does not…
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