Yeah you're not allowed tints on the front windows or windshield. It doesn't really get enforced but I got stopped by a state trooper who gave me a 'fix it' ticket. My tints were super light too but I was speeding so he gave me this as punishment instead of points for speeding. Not a bad deal
It really doesn't get enforced much at all but if you get pulled over for speeding it's the kind of thing they might add on there.
A friendly inspection Center won't fail you and your years away from an inspection anyway
I understand the cops have gotten a lot stricter and more cautious with very dark tints, especially around the time some cops were shot and killed in the city in recent times. They want to be able to see you when they pull you over so they appreciate you putting the windows down right away