SB 43 North Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Session

Window Tint/Inspection/Approach of LEO.

SB 43 removes the requirement for safety inspectors to check tinted windows during vehicle inspections in North Carolina. Instead, it adds a $10 fee for inspectors to use a light meter if tint is detected and mandates that drivers with tinted windows must roll down their driver-side window (or passenger-side if an officer approaches from that side) when approached by law enforcement. The bill directly affects drivers with tinted windows and inspection stations, changing how window tint is handled during safety checks and police interactions. It becomes effective December 1, 2025.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025

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Filed → Edition 1 · 4 edits

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The bill underwent formatting and metadata updates during its transition from filing to first edition. The changes primarily involve updating document identifiers, page numbering, and referral information rather than substantive policy content. No changes to the bill's actual provisions regarding window tint inspection or law enforcement approach were made.

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Updated document tracking numbers from DRS45027-MW-1 to S43-v-1 to reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process

Added referral information showing the bill was sent to Rules and Operations of the Senate on February 4, 2025

Updated page numbering format from DRS45027-MW-1 to Senate Bill 43-First Edition

Removed the original filing date of February 3, 2025 from the header section

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Committee

Feb 4, 2025

Committee

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

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Feb 3, 2025

Introduced

Filed

upper

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors