Laws and Legal Issues

VEHICLE INSPECTION Laws by State:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_inspection_in_the_United_States


WINDOW TINTING:
Here are some sites that list tint laws for various states. I think I'd check a few different sites to make sure the information was accurate for the area(s) you're interested in. 
http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/
http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html
http://www.tintlaws.com/


LAW ENFORCEMENT ENCOUNTERS:
If you have an encounter with law enforcement please rate the officer at http://ratemycop.com/ . Keeping law enforcement accountable and being able to acknowledge those that treat you fairly and with dignity is just a great idea!


*Remember to always get the officer's enforcement agency, name, and badge number. Also, write down the time, date, and other facts as soon as possible.


Because Freedom Can't Protect Itself (here's a link to the ACLU by state):
http://www.aclu.org/affiliates/


The ACLU deals with many issues that are "our issues". They work on homeless issues and law enforcement issues to name a few.


The ACLU Bustcard: Know Your Rights During Police Encounters:
http://www.aclu.org/racial-justice/know-your-rights-bustcard


***Always be polite to law enforcement... but know your rights.


I was in a discussion on Vandwellers about if it is legal to tape a conversation (specifically during a law enforcement encounter). I found this link that lists taping/recording laws by state. Check here before you attempt to record a coversation.
Recording Conversations Laws:
http://www.rcfp.org/taping/states.html


A former criminal defense attorney and a police officer advise that you *never* talk to the police. It is possible to remain polite and still exercise your right to remain silent. 
Video:
http://community.livejournal.com/anarchists/2367337.html


*I don't use this as a rule, rather an option. I find that if a police officer is friendly and I answer his questions, he may just give me a warning (usually the case). However, I have also needed to ask why I am being detained for questioning and when the officer said I was not... I left!