A new law signed into effect by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday could cause vehicles with tinted windows to fail their New York State vehicle inspection.

The bill, which was signed into law yesterday, requires auto inspection shops completing vehicle inspections to fail any vehicles with an illegal tint level.

According to New York State’s vehicle and traffic law, windshield and front side windows must allow at least 70 percent or more of outside light to pass through. This law also applies to the rear window unless the vehicle has outside rear-view mirrors on both sides.

In addition, rear side windows on any vehicle classified as a station, sedan, hardtop, coupe, hatchback, or convertible must also allow at least 70 percent light transmission.