### Continued Fines for Tinted Windows in Tijuana: Gina Arana
Despite the approval nearly a year ago allowing the use of tinted windows in Tijuana, the regulation has yet to be published in the State’s Official Gazette, lamented Councilor Gina Arana of the Mobility Commission. As a result, municipal officers continue to fine individuals who use tinted windows.
Arana emphasized that citizens remain subject to these fines because the new regulation has not entered into force without being officially published. “Citizens cannot use them because the regulation becomes effective from the publication date in the official newspaper, not from the approval date,” she explained.
The councilor also pointed out that tourists visiting Tijuana for medical appointments have reported being “extorted” by municipal officers, highlighting that complaints of such behavior are frequently appearing on social media. “It’s a constant issue, and you can see it on social media, where many citizens continue to be subjected to extortion over this matter,” she added.
Arana assured that the initiative would continue to be pursued under the new municipal administration, led by Mayor-elect Ismael Burgueño Ruiz, to expedite the publication process.
### Secondary Article: Law Against Tinted Windows Continues to Spark Controversy
Tijuana remains in a state of limbo regarding the regulation of tinted windows as municipal officers persist in fining motorists. This ongoing issue brings frustration to both locals and tourists.
A key incident that has fueled public outrage involves tourists who visit Tijuana for medical reasons being allegedly “extorted” by municipal officers demanding fines for tinted windows. Complaints circulated on social media depict numerous cases of such behavior, driving public demand for the immediate enactment of the new regulation.
Councilor Gina Arana echoed these concerns, stating that despite the approval of the regulation nearly a year ago, its absence from the State’s Official Gazette means it has no legal standing. “Citizens cannot use them because the regulation becomes effective from the publication date in the official newspaper, not from the approval date,” Arana reiterated.
In anticipation of resolving this issue, Arana assured that efforts would continue under the incoming administration of Mayor-elect Ismael Burgueño Ruiz to accelerate the publication and enforcement of the regulation.
This protracted delay continues to underscore the clash between modern regulatory approval processes and their implementation, significantly complicating the daily lives of Tijuana’s residents and visitors.