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Window Tint Laws in Maryland: The 35% Rule for Cars and SUVs
Window tint laws in Maryland: passenger cars need 35% light transmittance on every window; SUVs, trucks and for-hire vehicles only on the front side windows.
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Illinois Car Seat Law: Rear-Facing Under 2, Boosters Under 8
Illinois car seat law explained: under 625 ILCS 25/4, kids under 8 need a car seat or booster and under-2s ride rear-facing. Plus the $75 and $200 fines.
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Alabama Car Seat Law: Ages, Booster Seats, Fines and Points
Alabama car seat law explained: Ala. Code § 32-5-222 requires rear-facing seats, car seats to 5, boosters to 6 and belts to 15, with a $25 fine and 1 point.
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Are Radar Detectors Legal in Utah? Detectors, Jammers, Mounts and Trucks
Are radar detectors legal in Utah? Yes in private cars, but Utah Code 41-6a-609 bans radar and laser jammers and trucks can't carry detectors. Mounts too.
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Window Tint Laws in Michigan: The 4-Inch Rule Explained
Window tint laws in Michigan: film on the windshield and front side windows only in the top 4 inches; rear windows may be tinted if reflectance stays under 35%.
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Washington Car Seat Law: Rear-Facing to 2, Boosters to 4'9"
Washington car seat law explained: RCW 46.61.687 requires rear-facing seats to age 2, harnesses to 4 and boosters until 4'9". Back seat under 13, plus fines.
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Is Lane Splitting Legal in Colorado? Filtering Rules and the 2027 Repeal
Is lane splitting legal in Colorado? No, but filtering past stopped cars at 15 mph or less is allowed under C.R.S. 42-4-1503 until it is repealed Sept. 1, 2027.
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Are Radar Detectors Legal in California? Mounting Rules, Jammers and Trucks
Are radar detectors legal in California? Yes, but Vehicle Code 26708 limits windshield mounts and 28150 bans radar and laser jammers. Trucks, fines and tips.
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Colorado Car Seat Law: The Under-9 Rule, Rear-Facing and Fines
Colorado car seat law explained: since 2025, kids under 9 need a car seat or booster and under-2s ride rear-facing under C.R.S. 42-4-236. Fines and exemptions.
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Window Tint Laws in Pennsylvania: The 70% Rule and Inspections
Window tint laws in Pennsylvania: inspection rules require 70% light on the windshield and front side windows; cars need 70% all round, SUVs and trucks do not.