Transportation Code · §547.613

Equipment

Equipment is covered under §547.613 and tested on the TCOLE peace officer licensing exam.

To prove this offense, the State must establish each of the following elements: Front-side windows: typically 25%+ VLT (varies by year); Class C misdemeanor; Medical/exception process available.

Elements you must prove

  • Front-side windows: typically 25%+ VLT (varies by year)
  • Class C misdemeanor
  • Medical/exception process available

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Worked example 1

Tinted windows that are too dark for legal limits violate which chapter of Tex. Transp. Code (and DPS administrative rules)?

  1. Ch. 547 (vehicle equipment) — specifically §547.611 and DPS administrative rules limiting front side windows to 25% VLT or less Correct
  2. Ch. 521 (driver licensing)
  3. Ch. 502 (registration)
  4. Ch. 542 (uniform act of regulation)
Why: Tinting limits (typically 25% VLT or more visible light transmission for front side windows; back/rear less restrictive) are set by §547.613 and DPS rules. Violations are Class C misdemeanors.
Statute: Tex. Transp. Code §547.613; DPS rules