State v. David L. Smith (085635) (Mercer County & Statewide)

SYLLABUS This syllabus is not part of the Court’s opinion. It has been prepared by the Office of the Clerk for the convenience of the reader. It has been neither reviewed nor approved by the Court and may not summarize all portions of the opinion. State v. David L. Smith (A-4-21) (085635) Argued April 26, 2022 -- Decided June 28, 2022 SOLOMON, J., writing for a unanimous Court. N.J.S.A. 39:3-74 prohibits operation of a vehicle with any “non-transparent material” on the front windshield or front side windows. Although the statute predates automotive window tinting, it commonly serves as the…