i bought them tinted they are tinted from the inside, this meaning it does not take away from the "reflective property" of the light itself but it seems like the easiest thing to do would be just to replace them "again" but i think im entitled to be a little annoyed in the fact that "law is stupid" in most respects. it's my car, my money, and my problem if im involved in an accident. "therefore im a little annoyed" but screw it. now if i could only find led tails lol.