How likely is a tint ticket around the Valley?

It's always possible, and the darker you go the more risk you take. Officers carry tint meters and can check your windows during any stop. A first offense is usually a fix-it ticket starting at $25, though with court fees it can reach $197 or more. Around Clovis, CHP and local police are on the roads year-round. A tint ticket isn't an everyday occurrence, but front windows that are visibly too dark are an easy violation to spot. Rear windows have no legal darkness limit in California, so you can go as dark as you like back there. We'll keep your front windows legal and help you pick the darkest compliant option.