Agreed on the last statement. I remember paying $200 for having legal window tint because of some prick state trooper that had a malfunctioned tint meter. 25% on the drivers window, 26% on the passengers window, 17% on the right rear side window.... On top of that, I didn't have the little 1X1 sticker in my window to say the tint was legal and according to him, "it's not there because your tint is illegal." 10 min later, I go to Hartselle City Police and let 4 officers come outside and use one or two meters and they tested out good. Even with their own eyes as they walked out, they said the tint was fine. Madison City tested it at my request and it tested perfect. Huntsville City tested it and it tested perfect. The tint installer put his meter on it and it tested perfect but I still got stuck with $100 for illegal tint and $100 for not having a sticker on my window for tint that I didn't even install. If I would have had camera evidence for court that day, I may have beat the case. God I was pissed that day. He has since stopped me for speeding and asked me if I have had anything done to my windows since he seen them last and I said no. I told him to test them again but he wouldn't. He said "I feel like if I do, I'll feel obligated to end up writing you another citation for it" My Ass! He knows his meter had dead batteries or was malfunctioned. He knew I would waste another one of his off days in court and this time, I will bring in about 5 officers to prove him wrong. I learned. Cost me $200 but I learned. Always bring a witness to court!
