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Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section prohibiting the ownership, use, possession or sale within the City of Philadelphia of any motor vehicle that uses tinted glass, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 10-800. SAFETY
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ยง10-830. Tinted Glass on Motor Vehicles.
(1) Legislative Findings. The Council finds that:
(a) Many motor vehicles operating on the streets of the City of Philadelphia have "tinted" windows or windshields.
(b) The use of tinted glass obstructs the view of police and other law enforcement officials into the vehicle, creating a dangerous situation when a law enforcement official must stop the vehicle, since the driver or passengers can hide a weapon or contraband.
(c) The use of tinted glass makes it difficult to identify the occupants of the vehicle, hindering the police and other law enforcement officials from doing their duties.
(d) The use of tinted glass creates an unsafe situation for motorists by decreasing visibility through the vehicle and making it difficult to see the traffic in front, in back, and beside the vehicle.
(e) The only benefits attained by the use of tinted glass are increased privacy and reduced sun glare for occupants of the vehicle. However, those benefits are outweighed by the dangers it creates for law enforcement officers and other motorists.
(f) The restrictions and controls that presently exist in the State Vehicle Code are inadequate to protect the police and the citizens of Philadelphia, making it necessary for the City to act in a proactive manner to prohibit the use of tinted glass within the City of Philadelphia.
(g) Therefore, the Council finds that prohibiting the ownership, use, possession, or sale within the City of Philadelphia of a motor veh...
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