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Window Tint Laws By State – Updated 2024

Whether it is for medical reasons, to provide comfort from the hot sun or simply cosmetic it is important to make sure that you follow the legal tint laws according to your specific state’s guidelines. At windowtintlaws.us it is our aim to not only provide you with up-to-date 2024 window tint laws by state. If you have a medical condition and you need an online medical exemption for window tint checkout myeyerx.net. They can connect you with a licensed doctor in your state and help you get darker window tint.

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Our Window Tint Laws By State Content Vetting Process

Our Tint Laws research team has put in a lot of effort and care into thoroughly researching state-specific laws. We make sure everything we find is accurate and up-to-date. Our process is pretty straightforward: we gather official documents about window tint regulations from each state, compare them with the information in our database, and update anything that’s outdated. To make it easier for you to understand, we also put together clear and concise infographics that lay out these laws. Keeping our information current and correct is really important to us. So, if you ever spot something that doesn’t seem right, please let us know. We promise to quickly fix any issues you point out. View our window tint laws content vetting process here

Window Tint Percentage Chart

Below you will see a brief overview of the different car window tinting laws and regulations by state. If you don’t understand what the Visible Light Transmission (VLT) percentages mean it can basically be summed up like this. The VLT % is telling you the percentage of light that will be allowed to pass through the window film. The lower the percentage the DARKER the tint. The higher the percentage the lighter the tint.

Window tinting enhances driving comfort, offers health protection from UV rays, and increases privacy. However, excessive tinting can reduce visibility. Note that while this site provides state-specific legal tint information, local city or county regulations may vary. For compliance and to avoid issues, always confirm with your local DMV or law enforcement regarding tinting laws specific to your area.

Window tint percentage chart

Window Tint Percentage Tester

Simply drag the slider below to select your window tint darkness (VLT) level, displayed as a percentage at the bottom.

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Car Window Tinting Laws By State:

Simply click the name of the state that you would like more tint laws information for and you will be taken to a full guide for the rules and regulations specific to that state. If you notice any incorrect data please let us know via our contact page.

Additionally, if you would like to learn more about auto window tinting be sure to take a look at the rest of the articles provided on our website.

State Front Side Windows Back Side Windows Rear Windows Windshield
Alabama 32% 32% 32% 6 inches
Alaska 70% 40% 30% 5 inches
Arizona 33% ANY ANY tinting allowed to the top of the manufacturer’s as-1 line
Arkansas 25% 25% 10% 5 inches
California 70% ANY ANY 4 inches
Colorado 27% 27% 27% 4 inches
Connecticut 35% 35% ANY non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 6 inches
Delaware 70% ANY ANY non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 6 inches
Florida 28% 15% 15% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line
Georgia 32% 32% 32% 6 inches
Hawaii 35% 35% 35% Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield
Idaho 35% 20% 20% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line
Illinois 35% 35% 35% 6 inches
Indiana 30% 30% 30% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line
Iowa 70% ANY ANY non-reflective tint above the as-1 line
Kansas 35% 35% 35% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line
Kentucky 35% 18% 18% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line
Louisiana 40% 25% 12% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 6 inches
Maine 35% 35% 35% top 4 inches
Maryland 35% 35% 35% top 5 inches
Massachusetts 35% 35% 35% top 6 inches
Michigan 35% ANY ANY top4 inches
Minnesota 50% 50% 50% Top 6 inches
Mississippi 28% 28% 28% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 5 inches
Missouri 35% ANY ANY non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 6 inches
Montana 24% 14% 14% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 6 inches
Nebraska 24% 20% 20% top 6 inches or as-1 line, whichever comes first
Nevada 35% ANY ANY non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 6 inches
New Hampshire 35% 35% 35% Allowed for the manufacturerer’s AS-1 line
New Jersey Illegal ANY ANY Top 6 inches
New Mexico 20% 20% 20% 5 inches or as-1 line, whichever comes first
New York 70% 70% 70% top 6 inches
North Carolina 35% 35% 35% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 6 inches
North Dakota 50% ANY ANY Top 6 inches
Ohio 50% ANY ANY Top 5 inches
Oklahoma 25% ANY ANY 5 inches or as-1 line, whichever comes first
Oregon 35% 35% 35% Top 6 inches
Pennsylvania 70% 70% 70% Top 3 inches
Rhode Island 70% 35% 35% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 6 inches
South Carolina 27% 27% 27% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 6 inches
South Dakota 35% 20% 20% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 6 inches
Tennessee 35% 35% 35% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 6 inches
Texas 25% 25% 25% 5 inches or as-1 line, whichever comes first
Utah 43% ANY ANY non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 4 inches
Vermont 70% ANY ANY ILLEGAL
Virginia 50% 35% 35% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 6 inches
Washington 24% 24% 24% Top 6 inches
West Virginia 35% 35% 35% Top 5 inches
Wisconsin 50% 35% 35% non-reflective tint above the as-1 line top 6 inches
Wyoming 28% 28% 28% Top 5 inches or as-1 line, whichever comes first

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The information regarding window tinting laws contained on this website should by no means be used as legal advice. The information here should be used as a starting point for your own research and you should always confirm the data you find here with your local and state departments. It is ultimately your final say as to what the best course of action is for your circumstances. We are not lawyers. If you are interested in legal advice regarding window tint laws and traffic citations for your localized area we would be happy to refer you to some law firms. It is crucial that you not only understand the state laws but also your local municipal laws before you tint your car windows. You also must understand that just because a statute may clearly state one thing or another, that doesn't mean that all members of law enforcement will know the current ruling. This goes for lawyers and even judges too at times. The best prevention for a traffic citation is thorough research and although we do our best to keep these pages up to date, we are only human and sometimes miss the updates.

Respectfully, Your friends @windowtintlaws.us

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