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There is a missing element to consider in the discussion about darker car windows (“Darker window tint might be allowed on Hawaii vehicles,” Star-Advertiser, Jan. 23).
Most states have laws against very dark window tinting because it is a safety issue for law enforcement. Police officers need to be able to see the occupants in a vehicle for their safety. Occupants may be armed or pose a threat that officers need to know about when they are approaching a vehicle.
I have a son and a son-in-law who are highway patrolmen in California, and I know every stop has the potential to have a bad outcome. Please do not pass House Bill 23.
George Hinds
Koloa, Kauai
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