Window tinting is a desirable option for many vehicle owners today, whether it’s for a new, used, or classic car. It provides:

1. 20 Percent Tint On Top Of 350
2. 5 Over 20 Tint

• Enhanced privacy in your vehicle
• Protection from ultraviolet rays
• Protection from the sun’s glare
• An aesthetically pleasing look

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1. What Percentage Is a Factory Tint? The tint applied by car manufacturers at the factory must allow at least 70 percent of visible light through. This regulation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration applies to any window required for driving visibility, including the windshield and windows immediately to the right and left of.
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Many new vehicles come equipped with some level of tint in the window glass. If your vehicle's windows are untinted you can opt to have tint installed, and if you have factory-equipped tint you may choose to have your windows tinted darker. In either case, tinted windows can be applied by either an aftermarket tint installation professional or with a do-it-yourself kit.

How dark can you go?

Window tint is represented as a percentage of visible light transmission levels (VLT) that can pass through the window. A higher percentage indicates a greater amount of light coming through the windows, so a low tint percentage would appear much darker.

Every state or county is able to set their own laws on an allowable tint limit. The common allowable limits are 50 percent for the driver’s front and passenger’s front window, and 35 percent for the rear passenger or side windows and the back window. That means the front windows will allow more light through the window tint than the rear windows, though the difference in appearance is minor.

Window tint darkness is regulated. If your window tint is too dark, you will not be able to see well enough out of your windows to drive safely at night. You have a higher likelihood of being involved in a crash or hitting a pedestrian. Also, law enforcement needs to be able to see the occupants of a vehicle during a traffic stop to ensure their own safety. If the window tint is too dark, they are not able to clearly identify any dangers that may be in the vehicle.

Law enforcement can perform a traffic stop and pull you over if they believe your windows are tinted too dark. Police officers are equipped with a tool that performs a tint measurement, and gauges the darkness of your tint as a percentage. If your tint is too dark, you can be fined and required to have the film removed or replaced to be within the acceptable limits.

Legal Tint Limits By State

Window tint definitions

• The tint darkness is measured as the visible light transmission percentage, or VLT%

• Front side windows are the driver’s and passenger front moveable windows

• Rear side windows are any side windows behind the front side windows, and include rear-seat passenger windows

• A windshield 'shade band' is a band of window tint film extending down from the top of the windshield

• The AS1 line is a glass manufacturer’s marking near the top sides of a windshield

• Tint reflection refers to a metallic or reflective window tint film

• Values separated by a slash (/) indicate different window tint legal limits for passenger cars, and SUVs or vans. The first number is passenger cars, and the second is for SUVs and vans

Alabama

• Front side windows: 32%
• Rear side windows: 32% / no limit
• Back window: 32% / no limit
• Windshield: 6” shade band
• Tint reflection: not more than 20% reflective

Alaska

• Front side windows: 70% / not permitted
• Rear side windows: 40% / not permitted
• Back window: 40% / not permitted
• Windshield: 5” shade band
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Arizona

• Front side windows: 33%
• Rear side windows: no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: not more than 35% reflective

Arkansas

• Front side windows: 25%
• Rear side windows: 25% / 10%
• Back window: 10%
• Windshield: 5” shade band
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

California

• Front side windows: 70%
• Rear side windows: no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: 4” shade band
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Colorado

• Front side windows: 27%
• Rear side windows: 27%
• Back window: 27%
• Windshield: 4” shade band
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Connecticut

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 35% / no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: front windows no more than 21% reflective / rear windows no more than 27% reflective

D.C.

• Front side windows: 70%
• Rear side windows: 50% / 35%
• Back window: 50% / 35%
• Windshield: the lesser of 5” shade band or down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: no current limit

Delaware

• Front side windows: 70%
• Rear side windows: no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Florida

• Front side windows: 28%
• Rear side windows: 15%
• Back window: 15%
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: front windows 25% reflective / rear windows 35% reflective

Georgia

• Front side windows: 32%
• Rear side windows: 32% / no limit
• Back window: 32% / no limit
• Windshield: 6” shade band
• Tint reflection: no more than 20% reflective

Hawaii

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 35% / no limit
• Back window: 35% / no limit
• Windshield: 70% on whole windshield
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Idaho

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 20% / no limit
• Back window: 35% / no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: no more than 35% reflective

Illinois

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 35% / no limit
• Back window: 35% / no limit
• Windshield: 6” shade band
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Indiana

• Front side windows: 30%
• Rear side windows: 30% / no limit
• Back window: 30% / no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: not more than 25% reflective

Iowa

• Front side windows: 70%
• Rear side windows: no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Kansas

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 35%
• Back window: 35%
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Kentucky

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 18% / no limit 8” from top of window
• Back window: 18% / no limit 8” from top of window
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: no more than 25% reflective

Louisiana

• Front side windows: 40%
• Rear side windows: 25% / no limit
• Back window: 12% / no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: no more than 20% reflective

Maine

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 35% / no limit
• Back window: 35% / no limit
• Windshield: 4” shade band
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Maryland

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 35% / no limit
• Back window: 35% / no limit
• Windshield: 5” shade band
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Massachusetts

• Front side windows: 28%
• Rear side windows: 28%
• Back window: 28%
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: not more than 35% reflective

Michigan

• Front side windows: top 4” only, no limit to tint
• Rear side windows: no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: 4” shade band
• Tint reflection: not more than 35% reflective

Minnesota

• Front side windows: 50%
• Rear side windows: 50% / no limit
• Back window: 50% / no limit
• Windshield: not permitted
• Tint reflection: not more than 20% reflective

Mississippi

• Front side windows: 28%
• Rear side windows: 28% / no limit
• Back window: 28% / no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: not more than 20% reflective

Missouri

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: not more than 35% reflective

Montana

• Front side windows: 24%
• Rear side windows: 14% / no limit
• Back window: 14% / no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: not more than 35% reflective

Nebraska

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 20% / 35%
• Back window: 20% / 35%
• Windshield: the lesser of 5” shade band or down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: not more than 35% reflective

Nevada

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: no current limit

New Hampshire

• Front side windows: not permitted
• Rear side windows: 35% / no limit
• Back window: 35% / no limit
• Windshield: 6” shade band
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

New Jersey

• Front side windows: not permitted
• Rear side windows: no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: not permitted
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

New Mexico

• Front side windows: 20%
• Rear side windows: 20% / no limit
• Back window: 20% / no limit
• Windshield: the lesser of 5” shade band or down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: no current limit

New York

• Front side windows: 70%
• Rear side windows: 70% / no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: 6” shade band
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

North Carolina

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 35% / no limit
• Back window: 35% / no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: no more than 20% reflective

North Dakota

• Front side windows: 50%
• Rear side windows: no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: 70% applied to whole windshield
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Ohio

• Front side windows: 50%
• Rear side windows: no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: 70% applied to whole windshield
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Oklahoma

• Front side windows: 25%
• Rear side windows: 25% / no limit
• Back window: 25% / no limit
• Windshield: the lesser of 5’ shade band or down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: not more than 25% reflective

Oregon

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 35%/ no limit
• Back window: 35% / no limit
• Windshield: 6” shade band
• Tint reflection: not more than 13% reflective

Pennsylvania

• Front side windows: 70%
• Rear side windows: 70% / no limit
• Back window: 70% / no limit
• Windshield: not permitted
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Rhode Island

• Front side windows: 70%
• Rear side windows: 70% / no limit
• Back window: 70% / no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: no current limit

South Carolina

• Front side windows: 27%
• Rear side windows: 27% / no limit
• Back window: 27% / no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

South Dakota

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 20% / no limit
• Back window: 20% / no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking on windshield
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Tennessee

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 35%
• Back window: 35%
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking on windshield
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Texas

• Front side windows: 25%
• Rear side windows: no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: the lesser of 5” shade band or down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: not more than 25% reflective

Utah

• Front side windows: 43%
• Rear side windows: no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Vermont

• Front side windows: not permitted
• Rear side windows: no limit
• Back window: no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: non-reflective

Virginia

• Front side windows: 50%
• Rear side windows: 35% / no limit
• Back window: 35% / no limit
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: no more than 20% reflective

Washington

• Front side windows: 24%
• Rear side windows: 24% / no limit
• Back window: 24% / no limit
• Windshield: 6” shade band
• Tint reflection: no more than 35% reflective

West Virginia

• Front side windows: 35%
• Rear side windows: 35% / no limit
• Back window: 35% / no limit
• Windshield: 5” shade band
• Tint reflection: not more than 20% reflective

Wisconsin

• Front side windows: 50%
• Rear side windows: 35%
• Back window: 35%
• Windshield: down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: no current limit

Wyoming

• Front side windows: 28%
• Rear side windows: 28% / no limit
• Back window: 28% / no limit
• Windshield: the lesser of 5’ shade band or down to AS1 marking
• Tint reflection: not more than 20% reflective

Two reasons:

1)It can restrict the drivers ability to see the road and what'son it.

2)It makes it harder for someone outside the car to identify thedriver, which makes it hard for automated traffic cameras to dotheir job.

3) It makes 'defensive driving' difficult when you cannot seethe other driver to determine whether he/she sees you.

4) It is dangerous for cops when they cannot see the driver (anda possible gun).

While those are very good reasons they are not actually why tintis illegal. Window tint is illegal for the simple fact that if youwere in an accident or in an emergency situation for whateverreason and could not open your vehicle door, it makes smashing thewindow to get into or out of the car extremely difficult. The tintacts like a very durable protective shield on the window. It isgood because the window will not shatter and the tint will hold allthe pieces in place in tact. In an emergency it would take twice aslong to break the window with the film on it to get to you.

Tint can make it difficult to see the other driver or what theyintend to do, but that's why some states allow tint on the frontpassenger and driver side windows if they do not have a low VLT %-Visible Light Transmission. Having some tint can block blindingglare or someone with their highbeams on traveling behind you ortraveling towards you from your left or right when approaching anintersection. Basically, don't get limo tint, otherwise yourexcuses blaming tinted windows as the problem is a cop out for abad driver.

Is 5 percent tint illegal in Texas?

5% window tint is legal only on the back windshield. The darkest tint you can have on the passenger compartment windows is 25% which is metered at the time of inspection and if you are stopped by law enforcement. If you are stopped with illegal window tint, Texas DPS troopers will have you remove it yourself, or cut it with a razor and remove it for you.

How much does a window tint ticket cost in Arkansas?

Igot a ticket for illegal tint in north little rock arkansas and advance auto tint in little rock put it in what can i do

When was window tint invented?

3m invented window tint in 1966. Madico invented window tint, 3m patented a process for making it in 1966

Which states is window tint illegal?

Whether tint is allowable and the darkness of the shade varies from state to state. you must contact you local authorities in order to determine the answer for you particular circumstance.

20 Percent Tint On Top Of 350

Would you take the window tint off your car if it was is illegal?

I would as I would not want to receive a ticket. Also there is a safety hazard with too dark tint especially at night. I never tint darker than what the law allows.

Can you lose your license for having illegal window tint?

yes but it depends on what state you live in Another View: No, it is only an equipment violation ticket. HOWEVER - if you fail to pay it, or fail to get your window tint corrected, you COULD run the risk of having it suspended.

What is window privacy tint and where can you purchase it?

Window privacy tint is a film installed over windows that darken and help keep sunlight out of windows. Window tint can be purchased at big box stores.

Is window tint a secondary offence or can you be strictly pulled over just for window tint?

some times, if your not careful.. you can get F**ked for window tints. Literally.

How much is an illegal tint ticket in tx?

an 'illegal tint' ticket will run you anywhere from $126.50 to $213 depending on where you are located.

What is window tint?

Window tint is a protective layer of film put on car windows to block harmful glare and UV rays

Where do you buy window tint supplies?

You can buy basic window tint supplies at some hardware stores but for selection you should go to a window film specialty company or store

Will a Window tint hide scratches?

scratches on glass appear to be sort of white, so when you tint your windows dark the white shows up even more, so no window tint will not hide scratches.

Are tinted license plate covers illegal in Georgia?

anything that deters from being able to read the license plate is considered illegal,just like window tint in the state of ga. GSP.( ga. state patrol)

Where can someone find the light ratings of car window tint film?

There are many resources online as to where someone might find the light ratings of car window tint film. These include Solutions.3m and The Tint Center.

Is mirror tint illegal?

Not if the tint is letting sufficient light through it to meet certain regulations

Can you place window tint on top of window tint to make it darker?

It can be done. The manufacturers, however, do not recommend putting film on top of film. The adhesion is not as good as that of film to glass. It would have a much greater chance of peeling off, and tint shops will not warranty this type of tint.

What is the stock window tint percentage on the rear windows of a SUV's?

The OEM Tint that comes on a SUV Would be 35% side rear windows and 35% back window.

Can you get pulled over just for window tint on your car?

Yes, depending on local laws. Some window tints can severely lower your field of view on the road, making you a moving death-trap to pedestrians and other drivers. Many window tints are fine in most countries, however heavy tints will result in you being pulled over. In the UK for example, the law states that window tints must allow through no less than 75% light. If a traffic officer believes your tint is illegal, they… Read More

How much is window tint ticket in Florida?

Usually you are just required to remove the tint. If you refuse, then the fines will be incurred.

What does the 35 percent of car tint mean?

It means the tint will allow 35% of light to pass through the window. Remember, car windows have a slight tint from the factory so you must add the aftermarket tint factor to the existing tint.

Which companies offer car window tinting in Winnipeg Canada?

A useful reference for finding car window tinting in Winnipeg,Canada is in the Yellow Pages Local Listings.There are many businesses in the area that do this type of job such as 'Tint Tech', 'Slick Tint' ,and 'Tint King'.

How to remove window tint?

U start off by getting a razor blade with a grip on it and spraying the window constantly with water or windows to make the tint come off easier, that when it's dry it's harder to come off, just remember after tint there's the tint glue that needs to come off to, and that could be a messy job..

How do you remove the rear window speaker panel on a 1999 Taurus?

on my 1999 Taurus I took the window tint off and I need to get at some pieces of tint that fell into the center brake light area, so how do I take out the rear speaker panel so I can get rid of all of the tint pieces. Thanks

What are some tinting window car prices in the US?

Some window tinting prices can be as low as $80. Other prices can range from $100 to tint windows for a truck or SUV and $499 for a very high-end tint.

Can a person tint ontop of a window that already has tint?

It can be done. The manufacturers, however, do not recommend putting film on top of film. The adhesion is not as good as that of film to glass. It would have a much greater chance of peeling off, and tint shops will not warranty this type of tint.

What are the prices for window tinting in Memphis TN?

Prices for window tinting in Memphis, Tennessee are hovering around two hundred to three hundred dollars, maybe more depending on the color tint you want, and what density of tint you want.

What is the legal car tint in new jersey?

Front windshield = none, it's illegal Front side windows = none, it's illegal Rear side windows = as dark as you'd like Rear window = as dark as you'd like sunroof/moon roof = as dark as you'd like

Can a police officer have illegal tint on his personal car?

Illegal is illegal, period. Contrary to what some seem to think, the law applies to police officers, as well.

Can auto window tint be applied to the outside of car window?

no because it would be exposed to the elements, auto window film is intended to be placed on the inside of your vehicles windows.

Would it be in violation of your rights for a cop to search your car because the window tint is too dark?

Yes, having illegal tint is not justifiable cause for search or suspicion and would not hold up in court. You'd be amazed if you knew how many police officers have their own personal vehicles' windows tinted way beyond the legal limit!

Can you put window tint on sunglasses?

It is very hard, especially if your glasses are kind of rounded..

What are some adjectives that describe a window?

clear, a tint of sunsine glimered on the pane of glass.

What percentage of window tint on a car is allowed?

5 Over 20 Tint

That varies from state to state, country to country.

What is the darkest tint you can have on your windows?

That depends on where you live. Tinted windows are illegal in some states.

Can you be pulled over for window tint in Florida?

Yes, there is a specified darkness to the tint that cannot be darker than the state standard. Some officers are equipped with a meter especially for this measurment

What kind of chemical ingredient use for tint?

The chemical ingredient used for window tint is referred to as SiO2. However, both silica and metal can also be used for tinting purposes.

What are the window tinting prices in Calgary?

This is a very difficult question to answer. The cost for the tint can range from a very basic of about $100 up to the luxury tint that can be as much as $400 or even more.

Is window tint legal in Italy?

not on the front window nor the front doors... back doors you can up to 30% and the rear one can be up to midnight.

What is the Legal window tint percentage for new york?

70% percentage now. before 35% was legal but not anymore . 70% back and front window.

How much is a window tint too dark ticket in Georgia?

'It is now illegal for window tinting material to be applied to the rear, side and door windows of motor vehicles that does not allow for more than 32 percent of light transmission (plus or minus three percent). It is also illegal for materials to be applied to the windows that increase the level of light reflected to more than 20 percent. Additionally, except for the top six inches of the windshield, no material or… Read More