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Are You In Search Of The Tint Laws By State 2022

Jun 15

Window tinting can be a great way of improving the look and feel your car, home or office. But, most people don't realize that window tinting can be legal in their particular state.

This article will address the legality for window tinting across all 50 states. We will also offer tips to help you comply with the law when tinting. Stay safe!

How Does Window Tinting Work?

Window tinting is the process by which a thin film is applied to the glass. This film is available in clear, colored, and mirrored options. Window tinting reduces glare and blocks UV rays.

There are laws in most states that regulate the amount of light window tint can let in. These laws may vary from one state or another, so it's essential to find out the law in your region before installing any window tinting.

These are the minimum requirements for window tinting.

Alabama-

Your front windshield should allow for 50% of the permitted light. The front windows of the vehicle must allow at least 35% light in. Rear windows and back windows may have any tint.

Alaska-

You can tint your front windshield up to 35%. Your side windows cannot let more than 50% of the light in. Tints for the rear windshield and rear windows are possible in any shade.

Arizona-

33% is the maximum amount of light that can enter your windshield. The driver's front side windows must allow at most 43% light through. The rear windshield can be tinted at any level. However, the rear window must allow for more light than 43%.

Arkansas-

32% is the legal limit for light to be allowed through all windows.

California-

Your front windshield must allow 70% light in. The driver's drivers side windows must let in more light than 70%. You can tint your back windshield at any level, but you must let 70% of the light through the rear window.

Colorado-

Your front windshield can have its tinted, as long as it is not more than 27%. The tinting of your rear windshield and rear windows may be any colour.

Connecticut-

35% is the legal maximum amount of light that can be allowed to enter windows.

Delaware-

The legal maximum amount of light that can enter your windshield through the front is 35%. The driver's front side windows can have a maximum tint limit of 35%. Tints on the rear windshield or rear window can be any shade.

Florida-

28% is the legal limit on light that can enter through all windows.

Georgia-

The legal maximum amount of light that can enter your windshield through the front is 32%. The driver's drivers side windows must let in more than 32% light. The tinting can be as low or high as you wish, but the rear windows must allow at least 32% of light through.

Hawaii-

The legal limit for light entering your windshield through the front is 35%. The driver's front windows can have a maximum tinting of 35%. The rear windshield and rear window can be tinted at any level.

Idaho-

50% is the legal limit for light entering your windshield. The driver's side windows must allow 50% or more light through the front windshield. The rear windshield and rear windows can have any tinting.

Illinois-

Your windshield should allow 30% light through it. The front sidelights next to the driver should allow 30% or more of the light in. The rear windshield and rear window can have any tinting.

Indiana-

All windows are allowed to let in 35% of the light legal permissible.

Iowa-

50% is the maximum amount of light that can pass through your front windshield. The driver's drivers side windows must allow at least 50% light in. The rear windshield and rear window can be tinted at any level.

Kansas-

35% is the maximum amount of light that can enter your front windshield. The driver's side windows must allow 35% or more light in. The rear windshield and rear windows can have any tinting.

Kentucky-

40% is the maximum legal amount of light that can pass through any window.

Louisiana-

25% is the maximum legal permissible light level through all windows.

Maine-

The legal maximum amount of light permitted through all windows is 35%

Maryland-

50% of light can enter through all windows. The front side windows that face the driver must allow for more than 50% of the light to enter.

Massachusetts-

There is a legal limit of 35% light that can pass through any window. The driver's windows on the side must allow 35% or more light to enter.

Michigan-

50% is the maximum permissible light level through any window. The driver's side windows must let at least 50% of the light in.

Minnesota-

50% is the legal limit for light to enter through windows. The driver's side windows must allow at least 50% light in.

Mississippi-

28% is the maximum permissible light level through windows. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there is at minimum a four-inch strip on its top.

Missouri-

35% is the legal limit for light to be allowed through all windows. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, as long there is a minimum of four inches of top.

Montana-

35% is the limit on how much light can enter through any window. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there is at minimum a four-inch strip at the top.

Nebraska-

The legal percentage of light allowed to enter all windows is 35%. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, as long there is a minimum of four inches of top.

Nevada-

The maximum permissible light through all windows is 35%. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, as long there is a minimum of four inches of top.

New Hampshire

35% is the limit on how much light can enter through any window. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there is at minimum a four-inch strip on its top.

New Jersey

35% is the maximum permissible light level through all windows. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there's at least a four-inch strip at the top.

New Mexico

35% is the limit on how much light can enter through any window. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there's at least a four-inch strip at the top.

New York

70% is the limit on light that can pass through windows. Tinting of any degree can be used on the front windshield.

North Carolina

The legal maximum amount of light that can enter through any window is 35%. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there is at minimum a four-inch strip at the top.

North Dakota

All windows have a legal maximum of 50% light penetration. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there is at least six inches of strip.

Ohio-

The legal limit on light entering through windows is 50%. Tinting of any degree can be used on the front windshield.

Oklahoma-

The maximum permissible light through all windows is 35%. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there is at least a five-inch strip at the top.

Oregon-

50% is the legal limit on light entering through windows. Tinting of any degree can be used on the front windshield.

Pennsylvania-

70% is the limit for light to enter through windows. The windshield on the front may be removed.

50% is the maximum permissible amount of light that can enter through any window. Tinting of any degree can be used on the front windshield.

Rhode Island

The legal maximum amount of light that can enter through any window is 35%. The front windshield can be tinted at any level as long there is a strip that measures at least six feet wide.

South Carolina

35% is the maximum permissible light level through all windows. The front windshield can have any tinting level as long there is at least six inches of strip around the top.

South Dakota

35% is the limit on how much light can pass through any window. Tinting of any degree can be used on the windshield.

Tennessee-

The legal limit on light entering through all windows is 35%. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there's at least a five-inch strip on top.

Texas-

All windows are allowed to let in 50% of the light legal limit. Tinting on the windshield in front can be done at any level.

Utah-

43% is the legal maximum light allowed through all windows. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there is at least six inches of strip.

Vermont-

The legal limit on light entering through windows is 50%. Tinting of any degree can be used on the windshield.

Virginia-

35% is the limit on how much light can enter through any window. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there's at least a five-inch strip at the top.

Washington-

50% is the legal limit on light that can pass through windows. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there's at least six inches of strip around its top.

West Virginia-

35% is the maximum permissible light level through all windows. The front windshield can have any tinting.

Wisconsin-

50% is the maximum permissible light level through windows. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, as long there is at least a five-inch strip.

Wyoming-

50% is the maximum permissible amount of light that can enter through any window. Tinting of any degree can be used on the front windshield.

Conclusion

Window tinting law can differ from one state or another. Before having your windows tinted, it is important to understand the laws of your state. Cutting Edge Window Tinting keeps you updated on all window tinting news and regulations.

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