Pulled Over For No Doors in PA [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

[Bronc69]

Also illegal to Tint your windows in PA and yet in my area there at least 6 shops that do it, I've had all my 4x4's windows tinted for last 15 years and have been pulled over for it several times, but it seems like its just used as "probable cause to pull u over" already tinted

I too have my windows tinted. Never been pulled over for window tint.
IF I get stopped, all my windows are rolled down all the way and my hands are on the steering wheel where the officer can see them. The totally appreciated the gesture and take it much easier on you if they feel you're looking out for them. I have several friends that are police officers.

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[rayhil67]

IF I get stopped, all my windows are rolled down all the way and my hands are on the steering wheel where the officer can see them.

As do I , I also have a CC permit that I hand them with my license if I am carrying

 

[coryfg]

Also illegal to Tint your windows in PA and yet in my area there at least 6 shops that do it, I've had all my 4x4's windows tinted for last 15 years and have been pulled over for it several times, but it seems like its just used as "probable cause to pull u over" already tinted

Man, PA is tough. Tinting is definitely allowed in TX. There is a limit to how dark, but with as hot as it gets here in the summer, it would be CRAZY to not allow tinting. Even with it, cars are still pretty toasty when you get in them after they've been parked outside in the heat.

 

[Probie56]

Also illegal to Tint your windows in PA and yet in my area there at least 6 shops that do it, I've had all my 4x4's windows tinted for last 15 years and have been pulled over for it several times, but it seems like its just used as "probable cause to pull u over" already tinted

Have they given you any grief about it? I'm going to tint my Bronco and I'm in Exeter Township.

 

[tn3sport]

Yesterday was a beautiful summer day in TN. Don't have my Bronco yet but put a couple hundred on my adventure bike taking in mountain roads and sights. I noticed countless jeeps with "doors off".
On a break I looked up my local laws on "doors off" and found that its really on the state of Penn that has that law; however, in nearly all states there has to be side view mirrors, including TN.

Of all the doorless Jeeps I saw, only 1 had sideview mirrors (I assume an aftermarket part).

As others have stated, the doors off draws attention... law enforcement is attention. Thus, when in doors off mode... I'll need to be on my best behavior and all "my papers in order"

 

[cpmartin1999]

Was pulled over in Pennsylvania today for having the doors off. It’s technically illegal in our state, but it’s almost never the primary reason for the stop. He let me go with a warning. I’m most upset that this is a local officer for me, so taking the doors off is basically out of question for me moving forward. What a stupid law.

Dang, that sucks!! Dont have to wear a helmet but ya need doors on the bronco??? guess im leaving doors on while i visit Steelers training camp!!

 

[mlcinema]

Was pulled over in Pennsylvania today for having the doors off. It’s technically illegal in our state, but it’s almost never the primary reason for the stop. He let me go with a warning. I’m most upset that this is a local officer for me, so taking the doors off is basically out of question for me moving forward. What a stupid law.

Maybe this has already been said. Funny, no doors is a no no, but you can ride a motorcycle without a helmet. Weird!

 

[El Capitan]

Sorry to hear that. I drove to/from (Austin-Houston) w/o doors & top. Really enjoyed the ride. Wind noise was as expected, but not terrible. Just gave me a reason to really crank up my stereo

Was pulled over in Pennsylvania today for having the doors off. It’s technically illegal in our state, but it’s almost never the primary reason for the stop. He let me go with a warning. I’m most upset that this is a local officer for me, so taking the doors off is basically out of question for me moving forward. What a stupid law.

 

[rayhil67]

Have they given you any grief about it? I'm going to tint my Bronco and I'm in Exeter Township.

Got pulled over about 2 years ago in Pottstown in JK for the windows, They ended up ticketing me for no seatbelt Also I've driven with out doors on Jeeps for years and have never been stopped for that

 

[Probie56]

Got pulled over about 2 years ago in Pottstown in JK for the windows, They ended up ticketing me for no seatbelt Also I've driven with out doors on Jeeps for years and have never been stopped for that

Thanks for the info. If you see a silver 4 door around give a wave, we're close by!

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