### Ongoing Fines for Tinted Windows in Tijuana Remain in Effect Despite Approval
A year has passed since the approval for the use of tinted windows in Tijuana, yet the regulation remains unenforced as it has yet to be published in the Official Gazette. This delay means that fines for tinted windows are still being issued.
Gina Arana, the president of the Mobility Commission, clarified that until the regulation is officially published, no changes are made, and the use of tinted windows remains illegal for residents. Despite the previous Cabildo’s green light, the continued absence of publication means that motorists, including U.S. residents driving vehicles with American plates, remain subject to fines.
Arana expressed disappointment over the lack of sensitivity shown by the Municipal Police towards those fined. She highlighted that even individuals who provide medical documentation to justify the need for tinted windows, such as skin conditions, are not given leniency. “It’s at the discretion of the officer,” Arana mentioned.
Concerns have also been raised about extortion cases, with citizens reporting that they are still being targeted for having tinted windows. Fines are approximately 2,300 pesos, and additional costs can be incurred if a vehicle is towed.
### Unpublished Tinted Window Reform Raises Questions
The situation stems from a reform approved on October 11, 2023, by Tijuana’s Cabildo, modifying Article 18 of the Traffic and Vehicle Control Regulations. This amendment would have allowed the use of medium-tinted windows in private vehicles. Despite being a year since the approval, the lack of publication remains a mystery, leaving vehicle owners facing potential towing and subsequent impound fees.
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