Oklahoma Window Tint Laws

In the state of Oklahoma car window tint laws have been on the books since 2006. That makes them much more recent than the tint laws in many states which often date back to the 1990s, and thus there has been less need for recent updates to Oklahoma tint rules as they were enacted after the development of most window tint products still in use today, such as nano-ceramic based window tints that use millions of bits of non-metallic ceramic bits infused into sheets of durable film.

Still window tint laws are subject to be updated and changed from time to time, thus it’s a good idea for you to stay current with your knowledge of tint laws for cars in Oklahoma, as window tint tickets in the state can add up to hundreds of dollars in costs if you get hit with multiple citations. The most important thing to check for is tint darkness, which is referred to as visible light transmission, or VLT for short.

The higher the VLT percentage number, the more transparent the tint, and the lower the number, the darker and more private it is. So a window tint that’s rated at 75% VLT adds a bit of shading and privacy, while a 25% tint adds lots of privacy but still allows a view in from up close, such as police might need to feel safe during a traffic stop.

Police can check VLT percent on the scene during a stop, so don’t think you can avoid window tint tickets save for during a formal inspection. Given the darkness of window tint allowed by Oklahoma tint law, there’s really no need to press your luck anyway.

Windshield Window Tint Law in Oklahoma

As in many states, in Oklahoma cars and larger vehicles (vans, trucks, and SUVs, e.g., often referred to collectively as MPVs) are subject to the same laws for windshield window tint laws. The rules allow for windshield tint down to the manufacturer’s AS-1 line, which is demarcated in small letters and numbers on the glass – if you cannot see an AS-1 line, then the tint must reach no farther down than five inches from the top of the windshield. Windshield tint cannot be reflective.

Many vehicles come with windshield tinting applied at the factory; if yours did not, you should by all means add this tint as it reduces glare in your eyes while you drive, especially near sunrise and sunset when the sun is at an angle. As for the rest of the tint on your car, it’s about sun glare for sure, but also about added privacy and style, reduced interior heat, and an interior protected against ultraviolet light damage.

Window Tint for Cars in Oklahoma

Cars in Oklahoma can have window tint that’s rated at 25% VLT or lighter on all side windows and on the rear window (meaning the rear windshield, in other words). This 25% VLT tint must be no more than 25% reflective.

While this is plenty of darkness and reflectivity to make a vehicle more private and to change the look of the car, keep in mind that you do not need dark tint to enjoy all benefits of tint aside from the added privacy. Even much lighter, almost optically clear window tint can reject 99% of the sun’s UV light that causes interior fading and cracking to upholstery and dash surfaces, can reduce how much infrared heat gets into the car, and can reduce the glare that causes eye strain and makes driving less safe. In short, never think that darker window tint is always the best window tint in Oklahoma.

Window Tint for MPVs in Oklahoma

Vans, trucks, and SUVs in Oklahoma may have front side windows tinted down to the same 25% VLT rating as is permitted for all windows of cars. As for rear windows, meaning any side windows behind the driver row and by cargo areas, and on the rear windshield, may be tinted down to any darkness, including full privacy tint that does not allow any view into the vehicle.

As with cars, the tint on larger vehicles can only be a maximum of 25% reflective.

Other Window Tint Laws in Oklahoma

There are several cut and dried rules you must follow to meet Oklahoma tint laws and we’ll run through those here.

If the rear window of any vehicle in Oklahoma is tinted at all, the automobile must have dual side view mirrors in good working order.

No window tint that changes the color of the windows is legal in Oklahoma, so you may use tint that darkens a window but not a colored window film.

While you do not need to apply stickers that identify legal window tint to your vehicle, window tint manufacturers and vendors do need to certify the tint they sell in Oklahoma as cleared for sale in the state. You can ask your window tint vendor to confirm that the tint is certified.

Oklahoma does allow medical exemptions for window tint darker than allowed by law for people with certain conditions such as extreme photosensitivity (light sensitivity) or skin issues that can be exacerbated by sunlight exposure. Talk to your doctor or to an official from the Oklahoma DMV to talk about window tint medical exemptions.

Window Tint Violation Ticket Cost in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma window tint tickets are assessed as misdemeanors and are not criminal offenses, but are civil violations that come with a financial penalty. A first window tint ticket in Oklahoma is often assessed as a “fix it ticket” which may be small but comes with the responsibility that you have the illegal window film removed.

A second and any subsequent window tint tickets may be assessed much higher, for well over a hundred dollars per violation. Repeated window tint tickets will be much more expensive than simply getting legal window tint applied in the first place, so it’s best to get legal window tint in Oklahoma and enjoy the permissive tint laws in the state.

Ohio Window Tint Laws

The state of Ohio enacted its first car window tinting laws in 2004, so window tint regulations in Ohio are still applicable to most modern window film products, but keep in mind that window film rules in Ohio do change from time to time, and know some newer types of window tinting did not exist when Ohio’s tint laws were enacted more than a decade and a half ago and thus might be harder to certify as compliant with the state’s current rules. When in doubt, talk to a certified window tint installation expert.

To be sure your vehicle’s tint meets current Ohio window film laws it’s a wise idea to check the exact visible light transmission (or VLT as it is abbreviated) percent, which signifies how transparent and see-through or dark and private the window tint is (lower VLT%, like 5%, means a darker, more private, and less see-through film) and ensure that VLT is legal for the tinted window in question.

Car window film is a great investment for any motor vehicle owner who thinks both of the looks and function of the car as they drive it daily and who worries about the long-term value of the car as an investment. In Ohio car tint adds privacy and style and lowers cabin temperatures every day you drive your car, but looked at over the course of years, window tinting blocks 99% of the dangerous and damaging UV light that causes the interior surfaces like dashboards and upholstery to fade, discolor, and crack, so cars with window tint maintain the quality looks of their interior and have a higher sale value later. That means in most cases window tint will more than pay for itself.

Windshield Window Tint Rules for Ohio

Ohio is similar to most states when it comes to windshield window tint regulations. You may legally apply window tint to the top five inches of the windshield glass, an area that is above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line if such demarcations are visible.

In Ohio windshield tint cannot be reflective. And note that many new vehicles come with factory applied windshield tint which will have been signed off on by a car dealership operating in Ohio, so you may not have to worry about the windshield tint at all.

Window Tint Rules for Cars in Ohio

(Note that unlike tint rules in most states, where different window film laws apply to cars as they do to larger vehicles, the same regulations apply equally to cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs in Ohio. All tint regulations below can therefore be applied to all types of private vehicle registered in the state and let terms like vehicle, car, and automobile, be used interchangeably.)

Vehicles registered in Ohio can have window tinting on the front side windows, meaning those by the driver and shotgun passenger rated at 50% VLT or lighter. This is plenty of tint darkening to add privacy to the car while still allowing a good view into the cabin from close up, which is important for the safety of law enforcement officers during traffic stops. 50% VLT window tint cuts heat and glare, but know that much lighter, more transparent window tint can block 99% of the UV light and reduce infrared warmth and light glare, so you do not need to get a dark window tint to enjoy the benefits of window film if the dark privacy tint look is not for you.

Rear side windows, which is to say any side windows in the rows behind the driver and shotgun seats including windows by cargo areas, can be tinted to any darkness under Ohio law, including down to full blackout privacy tint like you see on a limousine.

This tint law also applies to rear windshields for cars registered in Ohio, which can be tinted down to any darkness.

Other Window Tint Rules and Regulations in Ohio

Under Ohio tint laws, all colors of window tint are legal at present. Note though that you cannot use window tint with a reflective finish, so some colors of window tinting may be effectively banned if they have a metallic or mirrored finish, so watch out for tints like gold, silver, or copper, colored films, as they may be reflective and will draw police attention.

Even when rear windshields or side windows have tint applied to the glass, dual side mirrors are not required on the vehicle, a break from laws in most states – that said, of course side view mirrors are still recommended for all vehicles.

Manufacturers and installers of window film must certify the window film they sell in Ohio as meeting state rules, so make sure you check with your vendor or tint install shop to be sure they are using a product cleared for use in the state, as tint not certified may need to be removed even if technically compliant with state laws. You are required to have a sticker between every piece of tint and window glass on tinted windows that identifies legal tinting.

And know that illegally dark tint can be detected by portable devices maintained by police and inspectors, so your illegal tint can be found out at any inspection or routine traffic stop.

Some medical window tint exemptions will be granted under Ohio state law, but on a case-by-case basis, as the rules are not codified. Talk to your doctor and tint installation expert to discuss medical exemptions.

Window Tint Ticket Cost in Ohio

Window tint violations in Ohio are not serious issues but their costs can add up. A standard window tint violation ticket cost in Ohio will be around $120 in fines and fees and they are classed as misdemeanors and held as civil offenses, not criminal matters.

That said, if you fail to rectify illegal tint for which you have been previously cited, your ticket costs can go up and eventually you may be cited for a more serious offense.

North Dakota Window Tint Laws

North Dakota first enacted its auto window tinting laws in 2003, and while tint regulations in the state are still suitable to cover most modern window tint products, know that window film laws can change from time to time and keep in mind some newer types of tinting did not exist when North Dakota tint laws were enacted nearly two decades ago.

To make sure your car, truck, or SUV meets current North Dakota window tint law it’s a smart idea to know the exact visible light transmission percent (or VLT% as it is usually abbreviated) which means how transparent and see-through or opaque and private the tint is, and to make sure your windows meet current VLT% rules for each window of your automobile.

Car window tinting is a sound investment for any vehicle owner who is thinking both of short-term looks and function of a car and the long-term value of the vehicle. In North Dakota car tinting adds privacy and improves style the day it’s applied and can also lower cabin temperatures and reduce glare even on hot summer days, making the vehicle cooler, more comfortable and cost effective, and safer to drive.

In the long view, window tinting for cars blocks 99% of the UV light that causes interior surfaces to fade, discolor, and crack, so vehicles will maintain the quality of their interior appearance and hold a higher sale value.

Car window film is a great investment and in North Dakota you are allowed much more latitude than in many states when it comes to window tint darkness and color, so go ahead and get the best window tint for your car’s looks, performance, and to protect its re-sale value thanks to the permissive tint laws in North Dakota.

Take note that unlike you find in almost all states where different window tinting rules apply to cars and to larger vehicles, the same laws apply equally to cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs in North Dakota. Thus all tint regulations are covered below without specific mention of vehicle type – let the terms “vehicle,” “automobile,” and “car” all be used interchangeably, e.g.

Windshield Window Tint Rules for North Dakota

North Dakota is among only a handful of states where window tint is legal on the entirety of the windshield. While most states only allow tint along the top five or six inches of the glass (above the windshield AS-1 line) in North Dakota you may apply tint of not darker than 70% VLT over the entire windshield. (For reference, the higher the VLT number, the clearer and more see through the glass from outside, so 95% VLT is all but clear while 5% VLT is all but fully blacked out.)

This 70% VLT tint can greatly cut the glare from the sun, reduce interior heat, and lead to a greater than 99% UV reduction.

Window Tint Rules for Cars in North Dakota

Vehicles registered in North Dakota may have window tint on the forward side windows rated at 50% VLT or lighter. This is plenty of tinting to add privacy to the vehicle while still allowing a view into the cabin from close up, such as can be critical for law enforcement officers to have for safety during traffic stops. 50% VLT tint reduces heat and glare, but note that even much lighter and more transparent window films can block 99% of UV light and reduce infrared heat and visible light glare, so you need not get a dark tint to get the benefits of window film.

Rear side windows, meaning any side windows in rows behind the driver and shotgun seat including those by cargo areas, may be tinted to any darkness under current North Dakota law, including down to full blackout privacy tint.

This any darkness of tint law also applies to rear windows (AKA the rear windshield) for cars registered in North Dakota.

Special Tint Rules and Regulations in North Dakota

Under present North Dakota tint laws, all colors of window tint are legal as no colors are expressly banned. However you cannot use window tint with a mirrored or metallic finish, so certain colors of window film may be effectively illegal if they have a reflective finish, this including metallic appearance tints like gold, silver, copper, and other similar tints.

If the rear window or any side windows behind the driver’s row have tint applied to the glass, than dual side mirrors are required on the vehicle.

Manufacturers and sellers of window tint do not need to certify the window film they sell in North Dakota as meeting state regulations, but you should speak to your tint retailer or installer and make sure you are getting window tint that won’t be in violation of state law and lead to a window tint ticket.

Illegal tint can be detected by devices used by police and inspectors, and it is not required for vehicle owners to use stickers on the vehicle that proves their window tint is legal.

North Dakota formerly allowed some exemptions to window tint laws that allowed form darker window tint, but these are no longer offered. That said, the state’s tint laws are permissive enough that most medical conditions, such as light sensitivity or skin issues, should be assuaged by tint allowed under existing law.

Window Tint Ticket Cost in North Dakota

Window tint violations in North Dakota are not serious issues. Since the summer of 2019, North Dakota statutes section 39-21-39(4) has classified illegal tint as a moving violation that comes with a fine of only $20 per offense. Thus even if an officer issued a window tint ticket for six windows found on a standard sedan, the total fee would be just $120, and in most cases only a single ticket will be issued.

Second and subsequent offenses for the same unresolved window tinting can see elevated costs but overall the penalties for illegal tint in North Dakota are quite minimal.

North Carolina Window Tint Laws

North Carolina first enacted window tint laws for cars, trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles in 2001, and while tint laws in NC are still applicable to most modern window film products, know that tint laws can change from year to year and that some newer types of tint did not exist when North Carolina tint laws were created.

To make sure your vehicle meets current North Carolina window tint law it’s a smart idea to know the exact VLT% (or visible light transmission percent, which means how light and see-through or dark and private the glass is) and to make sure you meet for VLT% rules for each window of your vehicle type.

Car window film is a good investment for anyone thinking of both short-term performance and looks of a car as well as long-term re-value of the vehicle. In North Carolina car tint adds privacy and enhances style the very day it’s applied and it lowers cabin temperatures even on long, hot southern summer days, making the car stay cooler, comfortable, and cost effective based on reduced battery and fuel savings thanks to less AC use.

In the long run, window tint blocks 99% of the ultraviolet light that causes interior fading, bleaching, and cracking on upholstery and hard surfaces so a vehicle will maintain its interior appearance and sale value.

Car window tint is a great investment, but because illegal window tint in North Carolina can come with hefty fines, you have to be sure your vehicle window tint meets with NC window film laws.

Legal Windshield Window Film in North Carolina

As you see in most states, the laws regarding windshield window tinting in North Carolina are easy to follow: you may apply non-reflective window film down to the glass manufacturer’s AS-1 line, which is a line about inches below where glass meets roof. If you cannot determine the location of the AS-1 line, use five inches as a reference for thickness of the tint strip. The same windshield tint rules apply to all vehicle types.

And bear in mind most cars, trucks, and SUVs come with factory tint pre-applied to the windshield, so there may be no need to get this window tint applied anyway. (If your vehicle does not have factory tint, you should get a legal nonreflective window film applied, as this tinting reduces sun glare, easing eye strain and making driving safer.)

Car Window Tint Laws in North Carolina

In North Carolina, cars (meaning sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks) follow different window tint laws than larger vehicles (like trucks, SUVs, and vans, often collectively called MPVs, or multi-purpose vehicles), so we are breaking down the regulations by vehicle type separately.

Cars in North Carolina may have a window tint on the side windows and rear windshield that allows at least 35% or more of the sun’s visible light into the car. This is more than a dark enough tint to add privacy and to reduce sun glare, but 35% VLT tint also still allows a view into the car from up close, which is important for police officers during traffic stops.

This 35% VLT window tint must not be more than 20% reflective.

Auto Window Tint Rules in North Carolina for MPVs

The forward side windows of vans, SUVs, and trucks in North Carolina must meet the same standards as cars, having window tint no darker than 35% VLT. Rear side windows of MPVs can have any darkness of window film, including blackout privacy tint that does not afford a view into the interior of the automobile at all.

Rear windows (AKA the back windshields) may also be tinted to any darkness under North Carolina rules. As with cars, window tint for MPVs in North Carolina must not be more than 20% reflective.

Other Car Tint Rules in North Carolina

If the rear window of your vehicle is tinted North Carolina rules stipulate that you must have twin side view mirrors in good working order.

The window tint colors red, amber, and yellow are banned under North Carolina law, as are shades of these colors, and as highly reflective tint is illegal, some metallic finish tint are also effectively illegal.

A 3% variance for tint darkness is allowed, so even a car with 32% VLT tint on the side and rear windows will usually avoid a window tint violation ticket in the state.

Manufacturers and vendors of window tint in North Carolina do not need certify the film they sell as meeting state rules, nor do vehicle owners need to put stickers identifying tint as legal on the car, though such sticker are a good way to quickly avoid an issue during a traffic stop or inspection.

North Carolina tint rules do allow for medical exemptions for darker window tint, so if you have issues with photosensitivity, skin disorders, or other medical conditions that may merit darker window tint than allowed by law, talk to a doctor and to a DMV or police official.

Window Tint Law Violations in North Carolina

Authorities assess window tint violations in North Carolina as non-criminal, non-moving traffic issues, but the costs can be expensive enough to where they are an issue you want to avoid. Window tint tickets can cost a $50 fine plus court expenses that quickly add hundreds to the fee.

Likewise, if you have dark tint granted by a medical exemption but do not have a sticker proving your legal medical window tint exemption, you may face a $200 tint ticket, and that for window film you are allowed to have but have not properly demarcated.

New York Window Tint Laws

New York first enacted window tint laws for cars in 1991 but the state’s tint laws were thoroughly amended in the year 2017, thus the tinting rules in New York are well suited to most modern window tint products, but of course tint laws can change year to year. To make sure your car stays in line with New York window tint law it’s a must that you know the exact VLT% (or visible light transmission percent, which refers to how light or dark, or how see-through or how opaque, the glass is) and to be apprised of the current rules for VLT% for each window of each vehicle type.

Car window film is a savvy purchase for motorists thinking of the performance and style of a vehicle on a daily basis and about the overall value of the automobile. In New York car tint adds privacy and enhances styling the same day it is installed and it reduces interior cabin heat even on the longest, hottest New York summer days, keeping the car cooler and more comfortable, and making it more cost effective thanks to less drain on the battery and fuel tank. In the long run, window tinting blocks 99% of the UV solar energy that leads to interior fading, discoloring, and cracked upholstery and dash surfaces (and that leads to skin damage as well) so a car will better maintain its looks and its value.

Auto window tint is a smart investment, but as illegal window tint in New York come with lead to steep financial penalties fines, you need to be certain a car with window tint meets current NY window film laws.

Legal Windshield Window Film in New York

New York window tint law is unique in that windshields of all vehicle types, meaning cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans may be coated with some tinting. The entirety if the windshield glass may be coated in a non-reflective tint provided it allows in 70% or more of the sun’s visible light, while above the AS-1 line, a strip of glass at the top six inches of the windshield, non-reflective tint of any darkness may be used.

In most states, windshield tint is only allowed above the AS-1 line, so drivers in New York enjoy an unusual benefit of some added glare reduction, privacy, and style thanks to the legal windshield tint.

Car Window Tint Laws in New York

In New York, cars (specifically sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks) are held to different window tint rules than larger autos, such trucks, SUVs, and vans which are frequently called MPVs, or multi-purpose vehicles, so we will break down the laws by car and by MPV separately.

Cars in New York may have a window tint on the front side and rear side windows that allows at least 70% or more of the sun’s visible light into the cabin. This adds some privacy, greatly reduces glare, helps curtail infrared heat, and can block more than 99% of the sun’s harmful and damaging UV light. 70% VLT window tint is only modestly dark, but it does change the appearance of the car some, adding style and depth to the looks.

In New York, car rear windows, also called rear windshields, may be tinted down to any darkness, including blackout privacy tint.

Auto Window Tint Rules in New York for MPVs

The front side windows of larger vehicles (MPVs) in New York are held to the same rules as cars and must have a tint no darker than 70% VLT. The rear side windows of vans, trucks, and SUVs however can have any darkness of window tint, including full blackout privacy tint not allowing any view into the vehicle.

Rear windows (AKA rear or back windshields) of larger vehicles may also be tinted to any darkness under New York rules.

Other Car Tint Rules in New York

At present, New York tinting laws permit all colors of auto window film, though no reflective window tint is legal, so certain metallic tints (think gold, silver, or copper colored window film) may be illegal under tint regulations despite not being expressly banned.

Note that if any tint darker than 70% VLT is present on rear windows (the rear-facing windshield, e.g.) then the vehicle must have dual side view mirrors.

Manufacturers, installers, and retailers of window tint in New York do not need certify the tint they offer as meeting state laws, but tinted vehicle owners do need to put stickers identifying tint as legal between the tint and glass of every window with tinted window film applied.

New York tint rules do allow for medical exemptions for darker window tinting, so if you feel you need tint darker than 70% VLT on car side windows, MPV front side windows, or even on the windshield, talk to a doctor about getting a medical dispensation for darker window tint. Just make sure to carry proof of your New York window tint medical exemption with you, as police and inspectors can test tint on the scene so you’ll need your paperwork on hand to avoid tickets.

Window Tint Law Violations in New York

Authorities in New York can give out window tint with fines ranging up to $150, and nearly a million window tint tickets have been issued in the state in the last 10 years. Illegal window tint is also a surefire way for your vehicle to fail to pass inspection, therefore costing you even more time and money as you have the tint removed or replaced and then get the car inspected again.

Unless you have a medical or commercial reason to seek an exemption and get darker tint, it’s best to stick with legal window tint and avoid a window film ticket or a failed inspection, something your car must pass each and every year that it is registered in the state of New York.

New Mexico Window Tint Laws

In New Mexico, cars (meaning sedans and coupes, not larger vehicles) may have window tint rated at 20% VLT or lighter on all side windows and on the rear windshield. This window tint may be reflective or mirrored in appearance.

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New Jersey Window Tint Laws

New Jersey window tint laws are some of the most permissive car window tinting rules in the nation and are also about the easiest window tint laws to understand, as well, as the same rules apply to all side and rear windows regardless of vehicle type.

While in some states different rules apply to different windows of different types of cars (front side windows often have different darkness VLT rating – or visible light transmission ratings – than rear windows, for example, and different laws often apply to cars and to larger vehicles), in New Jersey the rules are simple and clear cut.

That said, the penalties for window tint violations in New Jersey are some of the harshest in the country, with a single New Jersey window tint ticket often a very high fine and with second and subsequent penalties assessed at rates so high they can cost more than you would pay for a decent used car. Thus we will explain the exact regulations of New Jersey window tint in detail, as risking a ticket for illegal tint in New Jersey is just not worth it, especially when almost all car tints are legal in the state.

Windshield Window Tint Laws in New Jersey

Windshield window tint is illegal in New Jersey. Even down to the manufacturer’s AS-1 line, the demarcation point for legal windshield tint in most states, windshield tint is not legal in the state, and thus in fact even the factory installed window tint that may be on a new car when delivered may be illegal. Check with a DMV official or window tint installation professional to be sure your car’s windshield is legal in New Jersey, as illegal windshield tint is easily spotted by police or inspectors and can lead to a hefty fine.

Window Tint Rules in New Jersey

All side windows and rear windows (meaning rear windshields) of all vehicle types (sedans, SUVs, trucks, etc.) may be tinted in New Jersey, and at present any darkness of tint is legal, including full privacy blackout tint such as you expect to see on a limousine or other livery vehicle.

Under current New Jersey tint laws, all colors of window tint are legal, including red, yellow, and amber tints outlawed in most states. However note that reflective, mirrored, or metallic tints are banned in New Jersey, so some colors of tint may be effectively illegal based on their reflective appearance.

Overall, the legality of all tint colors and darkness ratings for side and rear windows means New Jersey window film laws are about as permissive and flexible as can be found in America.

Other Window Tint Regulations in New Jersey

New Jersey law is overall quite relaxed when it comes to matters of window tint. As noted, no colors of tint are expressly banned. Dual side mirrors are required when rear windows are tinted, but this is true in almost all states and is a simple common sense measure as well.

No certification is needed by manufacturers, sellers, or installers of auto window tint in New Jersey, and motorists are not required to apply stickers identifying tint as legal on tinted windows.

New Jersey allows for some medical exemptions to window tint laws, so if you feel you need a tint for the windshield to mitigate the effects of a health condition of the eyes or skin, talk to a medical professional about getting a dispensation for darker tint. Most medical issues alleviated by car window tint will already be addressed by the dark tint allowed on all other windows, however.

New Jersey Window Tint Violations

If you do run afoul of New Jersey auto tint laws, the fines can be severe. Windshield tint, reflective window tint, and other breaches in New Jersey tint rules can result in a fine as high as $1000 even for a first offense, while second window tint ticket could be assessed at a rate as high as $5000. That means that if you don’t get your illegal window tint removed quickly after a first window tint citation, you may end up with $6000 in fines and with costs only mounting.

Window tint tickets are easy to avoid in New Jersey thanks to the broadly permissive laws. Don’t push your luck with a window tint of an illegal finish or one applied to the windshield unless you have legitimate and solid proof of a window tint exemption.

New Hampshire Window Tint Laws

New Hampshire automobile window film laws have been in place since 1990 and are some of the most direct and easy to understand in the country, as all vehicles are held to the same restrictions and in fact all windows that are allowed to have window tint must adhere to the same set of rules. While many states have different specific regulations for windows on the front sides of the vehicle as from rear side windows and different rules for windows of different vehicle types (sedan vs. SUV, for example), in New Hampshire auto tint laws are all one and the same.

You can make sure that your car, truck, or SUV has legal window tint in New Hampshire by knowing the VLT – or visible light transmission – percentage of your car tint. VLT simply refers to how clear/light or opaque/dark (see through or private, in simplest terms) a vehicle window is.

If your tint is not too dark, you should be safe from New Hampshire window tint tickets provided you always use nonreflective tint. Which indeed you should add to your vehicle. Car window film is a wise investment for any motorist who cares about the short-term performance and looks of a car and the longer-term interior looks and re-sale value of a vehicle. Car tint adds privacy and improved looks the same day it’s applied and it reduces interior heat even on the hottest days of New England summer day, making your car cooler and cheaper to own thanks to reduced fuel consumption by the air conditioning. Over time, window film rejects 99% of the ultraviolet light responsible for interior fading and cracked upholstery and faded hard surfaces, so your car will retain its looks and its value for many years, with the tint paying for itself over time.

The issue is not whether or not vehicle window tint is a wise investment; it’s simply an issue of making sure your car window tint is legal in New Hampshire so you don’t risk the cost of a window tint ticket for illegal tinting.

Legal Windshield Tint in New Hampshire

New Hampshire car tint laws regarding windshield window tint apply the same to cars (sedans and coupes, e.g.) as to MPVs (or multi-purpose vehicles like sport utilities, trucks, and vans) and mandate that tint on windshields must not be more than six inches below the top of the windshield. Windshield tint in New Hampshire must be a maximum darkness of 35% VLT, a visible light transmission percent you will notice plays a large role in the state.

Vehicle Window Tint Laws in New Hampshire

Understanding car window tint rules in New Hampshire is quite simple as long as you know about the VLT rating of tints. The front side windows, meaning those by the driver and shotgun seat, cannot be tinted with any sort of window film that darkens the glass in any perceptible way.

All other side windows, meaning the back seat, third and additional rows, and cargo area rear side windows, and the rear window, also called the rear windshield, are held to the same limit of 35% VLT at the darkest.

No reflective, metallic, or mirrored tints may be used on any windows of any vehicles registered in New Hampshire, though at present all window tint colors are legal in the state. (This is contrary to tint laws in many states which usually ban red, yellow, amber, and often metallic window tints as well.)

Other Window Tint Rules and Exemptions in NH

Your vehicle is only required to have dual side mirrors if your rear window is tinted or otherwise obscured, though of course side view mirrors are a common-sense hardware. Also common sense is applying a sticker proving any window tint on your vehicle is legal so you can quickly avoid a window tint ticket, though window film stickers are not required by New Hampshire law, they are merely recommended.

Manufacturers, sellers, and installers of car tint in Hampshire do not need to certify the window film they offer in the state as meeting state guidelines, but you should double check with your tint vendor to ensure you are not risking getting a tint that may get you a ticket.

New Hampshire window tint ticket costs vary but the fees can add up quickly into the hundreds of dollars, but window ticket infractions are assessed as non-moving traffic violations and are not criminal matters.

If you feel you need darker tint than is allowed by New Hampshire tint laws you can apply for a medical exemption for darker tinting as well as for legal window tint applied on the front side windows beside the driver. This tint may also be allowed in some cases for commercial needs such as for people whose jobs involve long hours driving where darker tint may not be needed to mitigate the effects of a specific health issue (glaucoma, e.g.) but to reduce the potential health damage caused by long-term UV exposure. Talk to a doctor and then consult with a state official or DMV employee if you want a window tint exemption.

In New Hampshire car window tint is a great way to protect your car from long term damage and to make it a cooler and more comfortable place to be every day you drive. Legal car window tint is affordable and can be installed same-day in many cases, and quickly in all cases. And while high quality auto window film will last for years, it is not permanent and can always be removed.

Nevada Window Tint Laws

Nevada first enacted its window tint laws for cars nearly three decades ago in 1993 and have made some updates since then, thus the window film laws in the Silver State are largely suited to most modern window film products, but keep in mind tint laws can change from time to time. To make sure your car, truck, or SUV stays in line with Nevada window tint rules necessary you know the exact VLT% (or visible light transmission percent, which means how light and transparent or dark and private the glass is) and to be informed of current laws for VLT% for each window, as the rules are different based on each window of a vehicle.

Car window tint is a wise upgrader anyone thinking in terms of both performance and looks of a car as well as long-term the value of the vehicle. In Nevada car tint adds privacy and enhances the style of the vehicle the very same day it is applied and in this often hot and sunny state tint reduces interior cabin temperatures even on long, bright summer days, making the vehicle cooler, more comfortable for driver and passengers, and more cost effective based on less drain on the battery and fuel thanks to reduced need for AC use. Window tint blocks 99% of the UV light that leads to interior fading, bleaching, and cracked upholstery and other surfaces (UV light can cause skin damage, too) so a vehicle with window film will maintain its appearance and resale value as well.

Nevada window tint laws are generally quite permissive and, as we’ll see, quite flexible as well. However in Nevada window tint tickets can cost over $100 even for a first offense, so don’t push your luck with dark window tint. Las Vegas and the rest of the state already offers enough opportunity for gambling.

Legal Windshield Window Film in Nevada

In Nevada as in almost all states the manufacturer’s AS-1 line is used as the size limit for windshield tint, and this line, usually visible on the glass and about six inches below the top off the windshield roof line, is the cutoff for tint for cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans. Nevada windshield tint laws mandate the use of non-reflective window tint for windshields to protect oncoming drivers from reflected glare, while windshield tint offers you protection against bright blinding sunlight, especially important during earlier morning and later afternoon hours which are peak commuting times when the sun happens to be at its harshest angles.

Auto Window Tint Rules in Nevada

The same auto window tint rules apply to all different types of vehicles in Nevada. Cars, trucks, and SUVs may have front side windows, meaning the windows beside the driver and shotgun seat passenger, a maximum darkness of 35% VLT, meaning at least 35% of the sun’s visible light must pass through. This is dark enough privacy tint to obscure a clear view of the people inside the car but it still makes the outline of the driver and passenger clearly visible, which is important for law enforcement safety.

Rear side windows and the rear window (AKA rear windshield) of vehicles in Nevada may be tinted to any darkness, including full privacy blackout tint such as you would expect on a limousine or livery vehicle.

Keep in mind that while darker window tints do reduce interior heat more than lighter tints, even very clear or transparent window tints block lots of solar heat (infrared light) and that even many transparent window films can reject 99% of the sun’s damaging and dangerouys UV light, so if you don’t like the look of dark window film you can still enjoy all the practical benefits of tinted car windows without the actual darker privacy tint.

Other Nevada Car Tinting Rules

Quite unlike you will find in most states where reflective window tint is restricted or outright banned, in Nevada mirrored or metallic window tint is completely legal under current tint law, so you can have windows with a flashy mirror finish that can greatly enhance the style of your vehicle while also rejecting even more solar energy.

At present, only two colors of window tint are illegal in Nevada: red and amber. All other tint colors are allowed, including silver, gold, and other metallic tints.

Dual side mirrors are required if your back window is tinted, but this aspect of the law is rarely notable, as few cars are without dual side view mirrors anyway. Also required is offical certification of any window tint manufactured, sold, or installed in Nevada. But while vendors of tint must certify it as legal in Nevada, you do not need to apply any stickers to your car proving your tint is legal.

Note that police officers and vehicle inspectors can use handheld and portable devices test window tint darkness/VLT on the scene, so a routine traffic stop may lead to even more fines if your tint is illegal. Fortunately, the state has a very flexible 7% darkness variance allowed without citation, so even if your window tint on front windows was tested to 28% VLT (or 7% darker than the legal 35% VLT), you could still be let off with a warning and without a ticket.

The state of Nevada’s window tint laws do allow for medical exemptions for darker tint than allowed by standard law if needed, so speak to a doctor if you feel darker front side window tint would be a benefit to protect your skin, eyes, or to assuage migraines, for example.

If you have any questions or concerns about legal window tint in Nevada you can reach out to the DMV or to a state government office for answers or you can check with a reputable window tinting shop, asking the professionals there about what window tint is legal in Nevada and what illegal car tint may end up getting you a ticket, the costs if which can quickly surpass the price of window tint in then first place.

Nebraska Window Tint Laws

Nebraska first enacted window tint laws for vehicles in 2006, thus the tint laws in the state are still suited to most modern window tint products, but know that tint laws can change from year to year. To make sure your vehicle stays in line with Nebraska window tint law it’s a good idea to know the exact VLT% (or visible light transmission percent, which effectively means how light or dark, i.e. how see through or how private, the glass is) and to know the current rules for VLT% for each window of varying vehicle type.

Car window film is a smart buy for anyone thinking in terms of both short-term performance and style of a vehicle as well as long-term value of the automobile. In Nebraska car tint adds privacy and enhances looks the same day it is applied and it reduces interior cabin temperatures even on the longest, hottest summer days, making the car cooler, more comfortable, and more cost effective based on battery and fuel savings in reduced AC use. In the long view, window film blocks 99% of the ultraviolet light that creates interior fading, discoloring, and cracks on upholstery and dash surfaces (and that can cause skin damage as well) so a vehicle will better maintain its appearance and its value.

Auto window tint is inarguably a great investment, but because illegal window tint in Nebraska can lead to hefty fines, you need to be sure your car window tint meets with current window film laws.

Legal Windshield Window Film in Nebraska

Like in most states, the rules regarding windshield window film in Nebraska are easy to follow: you may put non-reflective window film down to the glass manufacturer’s AS-1 line, which is abnout five or six inches below the roof line. If you can’t see the AS-1 line, use five inches as a reference for thickness of the tint strip.

And note that most cars, trucks, and SUVs come with dealer tint on the windshield so there might be no need to consider this window film. If you do not have factory tinting, then by all means add a legal nonreflective window film, as this tint cuts sun glare, minimizing eye strain and making your drive safer.

Car Window Tint Laws in Nebraska

In Nebraska, cars (specifically sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks) must follow different window tint rules than larger vehicles (like trucks, SUVs, and vans which are often called MPVs, or multi-purpose vehicles), so we are breaking down the rules by car and MPV tint laws separately.

Cars in Nebraska may have a window tint on the front side windows that allows at least 35% or more of the sun’s visible light into the car. This is dark enough tint to add significant privacy and to reduce sun glare, but it also still allows a clear view into the vehicle from up close such as is important for police officer safety during traffic stops.

Rear windows on cars in Nebraska may have window tint as dark as 20% VLT which creates significant privacy and can greatly reduce the infrared heat that enters the car during daylight hours. At night, the windows can be seen through, albeit not as easily as with non-tinted glass.

In Nebraska tint law for cars states that the rear windshield may also be tinted down to 20% VLT.

Auto Window Tint Rules in Nebraska for Larger Vehicles

The front side windows of vans, SUVs, and trucks in Nebraska are held to the same standards as cars and must have a tint no darker than 24% VLT. The rear side windows of MPVs can have any darkness of window film though, including full privacy tint that does not allow any view into the interior of the vehicle.

Rear windows (AKA rear or back windshields, meaning not rear side windows) may also be tinted to any darkness under Nebraska rules.

Even though dark privacy tint is technically legal in Nebraska, it’s best not to tint windows too darkly if not needed for personal or professional concerns, as blackout tint that substantially impairs the view into a vehicle often draws unwanted scrutiny from police in Nebraska.

Other Car Tint Rules in Nebraska

Nebraska is a permissive state as far as tint law compares to statutes in other places. All tinted car windows can have a reflectivity rating of up to 35%, which is more than in many states, and reflective tint helps reject extra solar energy. All tint colors are legal in Nebraska except for red, amber, and yellow tint colors, which is in the same as in most states.

Manufacturers and retailers of window film in Nebraska do not need certify the tint they sell as meeting state laws and car owners do not need to put stickers identifying tint as legal on the car, though such identifiers are recommended.

Nebraska tint rules do not allow for medical exemptions for darker window tint, so don’t try to get window tint darker than the minimum VLT% or you will risk penalties. (That said, even almost clear tint can block almost all UV light, and the tint allowed is sufficient for allaying most medical issues exacerbated by sunlight.)

Window Tint Law Violations in Nebraska

Authorities assess window tint violations in Nebraska as relatively minor Class V misdemeanors. These violations cannot come with jail time and are not serious in any criminal sense, but they can add up in terms of penalty costs if you don’t get the offending tint removed.

Each illegally tinted window on a car can lead to a ticket of up to $100, so if an officer and the courts choose to enforce the law to the maximum of their ability, you may face hundreds of dollars in fines for your illegal auto tint in Nebraska. It’s far cheaper to simply get legal car window tint in the first place and not risk the hassle of dealing with a window tint ticket and then the time and added cost of getting your illicit window film replaced with a window tint legal under current Nebraska state law.

Montana Window Tint Laws

Montana automobile window tint laws have been in place since 1991 and were heavily amended and updated in 2007 to align with modern developments in window film technology. Make sure that your car, truck, or SUV has legal window tint in Montana by knowing the VLT – or visible light transmission – percentage of each tinted window. VLT simply refers to how light or dark (see through or private, e.g.) a window is, and note that VLT restrictions are different for different types of vehicle. We will break down the specifics below.

Auto window tint is a wise investment for anyone who cares both about the short term performance and looks of a car as well as about the long term value of a vehicle. In Montana car tint adds privacy and style the same day it’s added and it cuts interior heat even on the longest, sunniest days of a Big Sky Country summer day, making your car cooler and more cost effective. Long term, window tint rejects 99% of the UV light that causes interior fading and cracking to upholstery and hard surfaces (and that causes skin damage) so your car will better retain its looks and its resale value.

The question is not whether or not car window tint is a great investment; it’s simply a matter of making sure your auto window tint is legal in Montana so you don’t risk the cost of a window tint ticket that can greatly offset the value of that investment.

Legal Windshield Tint in Montana

As in many states, the laws regarding windshield window tint in Montana are clear and easy to understand: you may apply non-reflective window tint down to the manufacturer’s AS-1 line, which is approximately five or six inches below the top of the windshield glass. If you cannot see an AS-1 line, use five inches as the guide. And note that many vehicles come with factory tint on the forward windshield so there may be no need to consider this tinting in the first place. If you do not have factory windshield tint, however, by all means add a legal nonreflective tint, as it can block sun glare, reducing eye strain and making driving safer.

Car Window Tint Rules in Montana

In Montana, cars, meaning sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks, are subject to different window tint rules than larger vehicles like trucks, SUVs, and vans (collectively often called MPVs, or multi-purpose vehicles), so we’ll look at cars and larger vehicle tint laws separately.

Privately owned cars in Montana may have window tint on the front side windows that is rated at 24% VLT or lighter. That darkness is more than enough to add significant privacy when the car is viewed from a distance, but still allows some view into the front of the cabin which helps ensure the safety of police officers who may need to approach the car.

Cars in Montana may have rear side windows tinted down to 14% or lighter VLT, which is near to privacy tint during daylight hours and suitable for livery companies who wish to keep passengers private or for parents who don’t want their families seen by other drivers or passersby. This dark tint also adds to the cooling enhancement of tinting.

The rear windshield of a car in Montana may also have window tint of a 14% VLT or lighter.

Vehicle Window Tint Rules in Montana for Larger Vehicles

As with cars in Montana, the front side windows of trucks, SUVs, and vans in Montana must have a tint that allows 24% or more of the visible light to pass through. Rear side windows can have any darkness of tint though, including full blackout privacy tint that does not permit any view into the cabin of the vehicle.

Rear windows (sometimes called the rear or back windshield, for clarity) may also be tinted down to any darkness under current Montana law.

However despite dark tint being legal, it’s best not to get blackout tint if not needed for personal or commercial reasons, as darker tint does tend to draw more attention from law enforcement personnel.

Auto Window Tint Restrictions in Montana

Montana is a relatively permissive state when it comes to car window tint. All tinted windows may have a reflectivity of up to 35%, which is higher than in many states, and at present only red, amber, and yellow tint colors are banned, which is in keeping with most states.

Manufacturers and vendors of window tint in Montana need not certify the film they offer as meeting state rules and motorists do not need to use stickers identifying their tint as legal, though such stickers are recommended. (Note police and vehicle inspectors can use handheld devices to check tint VLT legality on site.)

Montana tint law allows for medical exemptions so if you feel you need darker window tint than allowed by current state law, such as for migraine reduction, eye protection, or skin health, you can apply for a dispensation that will allow you to get darker window tint for your vehicle.

Window Tint Law Violations in Montana

As permissive as car tint laws are in Montana, the penalty for window tint violations can be quite severe. Window tint law violations are assessed as misdemeanors and can lead to a fine of up to $500 and even to six months in county jail, and both a fine and jail sentence can be given together in extreme cases.

Of course it’s rare that a window tint violation will lead to such severe punishment, but the chance of such a fine and sentence should ward off any breach of the rules. If you have gotten one window tint citation in Montana, it’s a good idea to quickly have the illegal window tint removed and replaced with legal tint (or left off entirely) as subsequent window tint tickets usually get increasingly more expensive and the chance of a sentence in jail gets to be a possibility if you don’t show a good faith effort to fix the tint.

Missouri Window Tint Laws

The state of Missouri first enacted vehicle window tint rules in the year 2002 and the same laws passed then are still in place and largely unchanged. But as the auto window film market has developed and changed in myriad ways since then, it’s important that you take care to use window tints that are still within the purview of Missouri tint laws given that many window film products now in use were not even available some two decades back.

The latest car window tint advancements include products like nanoceramic window film, a nonmetallic window tint wherein hundreds of thousands of microscopic ceramic bits are infused into thin but amazingly strong sheets of film. Nanoceramic window film can block up to 50% (or more with some products) of the sun’s hot infrared light, keeping a car cooler and more comfortable, and this and other window tints can reject more than 99% of the sun’s damaging UV light, stopping interior fading and cracking and thus preserving your car’s value and also protecting your eyes and skin from sun damage.

Car window tint also stops the harsh glare of sunlight from making driving less safe, thus protecting you and your passengers and your fellow motorists. And then of course there is the privacy and style window tint can add to your car. Despite all the many benefits of car window tinting, it is the darkness of the tint that authorities tend to focus on, with darkness being rated by the visible light transmission, or VLT, percentage of the tint. Thus we will break down Missouri VLT restrictions in detail so you can make sure your auto window tint is legal in the state and be sure you are enjoying all the benefits of auto window tint without risking a window tint ticket in Missouri, a violation that can cost $75 per infraction.

Visible light transmission simply refers to the amount of light a tinted window lets pass through, and the higher the number, the less tint is present and the more transparent the window. A 100% VLT pane of glass is fully transparent, therefore, while 50% VLT blocks half of the sun’s visible light. The lower the VLT, the harder it is to see through the window and the more privacy the tint adds.

Missouri Window Tint Rules for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, and Vans

Unlike you find in almost every other state, Missouri window tint rules for cars are the same as tint laws for larger vehicles (meaning sport utility vehicles, vans, and trucks), so all privately owned motor vehicles are subject to simple, easily understood rules.

Missouri tint laws allow for windshield tint down to the manufacturer’s AS-1 line, which is a demarcated strip about five to six inches below the top of the front windshield. (If no AS-1 line is visible, use five inches as your guide.) Windshield tint cannot be at all reflective.

All vehicles registered in Missouri may have window tint on the front side windows as dark as 35% VLT, which is more than dark enough to add privacy and to enhance the looks of the car. The rear side windows may be of any darkness, even down to a fully opaque looking blackout privacy tint. This is also true for the rear window (AKA rear windshield) which may be of any tint darkness, but note that Missouri tinting laws call for dual side mirrors if any tint at all is placed on the rear windshield.

No window tint on any side or rear window of a vehicle in Missouri may be more than 35% reflective, and no colors of window tint are currently banned in the state.

For reference, Missouri’s window tint laws are much more permissive than those found in most states, with darker tinting allowed than in many places, more reflectivity (which can enhance vehicle style and reject more solar energy) and given that all tint colors are allowed.

Missouri Window Tint Specifications and Other Rules

Manufacturers, retailers, and installers of car window tint in Missouri are not required to certify that the window film products they offer in the state meet with state regulations: that onus is on the motorist owning and operating the vehicle. And as stickers identifying window tint as legal in Missouri are not required, proving tint meets or violates tint law must be completed using devices at the disposal of police and inspectors, who can test tint darkness at any time during a traffic stop or vehicle inspection and may assess a fine of up to $75 for any window found to be in violation. These fines can be elevated for repeat infractions, rapidly surpassing what you would simply pay to get legal window tint applied to the vehicle in the first place.

However, do note that Missouri law allows for a 3% variation to tint darkness, so that even if your car has 32% VLT tint on the front side windows, you will still not be ticketed. Don’t try to push your luck with this variance as the law is already permissive and as illegal window tint can so easily be detected. However, tint law in Missouri also allows for medical exemptions, so if you feel you need darker tint than allowed by the rules for health purposes, speak to a healthcare professional about getting a dispensation for darker tint.

Darker window tint can help mitigate health issues like glaucoma or eye fatigue issues, it can reduce the frequency and severity of migraines experienced while driving in the sun, and it can protect your skin against sun exposure, a critical benefit especially for people at elevated risk for skin cancer.

Missouri car window tint laws are in place to ensure all drivers have the best and safest experience on the roads while also allowing for the safety of law enforcement personnel who may need to approach vehicles and need to see into the cabin. By following car window film laws you do your part to keep the state a safe place to drive.

Mississippi Window Tint Laws

Mississippi window tint laws for vehicles were first enacted back in 1988 and were revised heavily in 2006, so by in large, Mississippi tint laws account for newer window tint technologies and products such as nanoceramic car window film (originally created for the air and space industries), window tints with wide varieties of colors and reflectivity, and window film that can reject ultraviolet and infrared solar energy with or without changing the way windows look= and more.

To stay on the right side Mississippi tint laws, it’s critical you understand the basics of vehicle window tint metrics. You need to know reflectivity, colors, and more than anything else, about visible light transmission, or VLT. VLT refers to the amount of visible sunlight that can pass through the glass (and window film there applied), effectively meaning how light or dark (how transparent or private, e,g.) the window is. The darker the car window, the lower the VLT number, so a 5% VLT, also often called limo tint, is quite dark and private. 100% VLT is completely clear.

Understanding VLT numbers is so important because in Mississippi window tint tickets for illegally dark window film can up to $1,000 and can even lead to up to three months of jail time, or in the worst case scenario, a fine and a jail sentence.

Vehicle Tint Laws in Mississippi Differ by Vehicle Type

As you find in many states, cars are covered by different tint regulations than larger vehicles in the state of Mississippi. To keep things clear, we’ll first cover Mississippi car tint laws in one section, then will go over the window tint regulations for SUVs, trucks, and vans in another. Keep in mind that various window tint exemptions are allowed in the state and can be granted for medical, commercial, or other needs, so always inquire with a specialist from the DMV or other state office or speak to a window tint expert if you feel you need and qualify for a window tint exemption allowing for darker or specialty window tint for your car or other vehicle type.

One thing to note is that unlike in many states, all colors of window film are currently legal in Mississippi, so you can have red, amber, yellow, silver, gold, and other commonly banned window tint colors.

Mississippi Car Tint Laws

In Mississippi as in most states, windshield window tint is allowed down to the manufacturer AS-1 line, a strip marked with small lettering on the windshield glass itself. This windshield tint must be non-reflective. If the AS-1 line cannot be located, than to keep within the law, it’s a good idea not to tint down below five inches of the top of the windshield glass.

Car side and rear windows (meaning the rear windshield) are all governed by the same tint rules in Mississippi: car windows can be tinted down to 28% VLT, a darker tint than allowed in most states and more than enough to add privacy and to enhance the solar energy reduction of the window tint. Keep in mind that even much lighter window film – indeed even clear-looking tint – can reduce infrared heat and keep the car cooler and can block 99% of the sun’s UV light, stopping cabin sun damage like faded upholstery and cracked dashboards, so you need not get dark tint if you are more concerned about solar energy and damage reduction than the privacy or style of your car.

Note that all car tint in Mississippi must be not more than 20% reflective.

Van, SUV, and Truck Window Tint Laws in Mississippi

Under Mississippi window film laws, the same rules apply to the windshields and front side windows of larger vehicles as they do to cars, namely non-reflective tint down to the AS-1 line on windshields and 20% maximum reflective tint of 28% VLT or more on forward side windows. However, rear windows (of any rows behind the driver row) and the back windshield of a truck, van, or SUV may be of any darkness of tint including full privacy limo-style tint. This tint can’t be more than 20% reflective. And note that while of course a common sense necessity, dual side mirrors are actually not required even when rear window tint is applied in Mississippi.

Other Auto Window Tint Rules and Exemptions in Mississippi

As noted, much of Mississippi window tint law is quite permissive in that you can use any color of tint, 20% reflectivity is allowed, and there are no side view mirror requirements. You can also apply for medical exemptions to Mississippi tint laws if you feel you need darker tint than allowed (such as for eye or skin health issues).

Manufacturers and vendors of window tint in Mississippi must certify the tint they offer in the state as compliant with laws, so be sure your installer or retailer has done so. You must also have stickers applied to the front windshield of any car with tint that confirms the 28% or greater VLT of all window for cars and for forward side windows for larger vehicles, and this sticker must be plainly visible from outside of the car.

Mississippi Window Tint Violation Penalties

Even as most window tint laws for cars in Mississippi are relatively permissive, window tint violations can come with surprisingly harsh penalties if authorities choose to enforce maximums. A window tint violation ticket can cost up to $1,000 for an infraction (usually for a second or third violation, granted) and can lead to a sentence of up to three months in jail, or even a jail sentence and a monetary fine.

It is simply not worth the risk of a harsh window tint penalty in Mississippi, especially because of how dark tint can legally be and the range of tints permitted. Check with a window tint professional if you worry your tint may not be legal so you don’t run afoul of Mississippi tint law and risk a very unpleasant series of repercussions because of it.

Minnesota Window Tint Laws

Minnesota window tint laws for cars were first passed well over 30 years ago back in 1988. In the subsequent years, Minnesota tint laws have not been intensely overhauled, but many new auto window tint products have been released, such as nanoceramic car window film (originally developed for the aerospace industries), window tints with wide varieties of shades and hues, films that block UV and IR solar energy without darkening windows, and more.

To stay in line with Minnesota tint laws, therefore, it’s not only important to know what the law says about window tint for cars but also to understand the basics of vehicle window tint. To that end, you need to know about visible light transmission, or VLT, above all else. VLT refers to how much of the visible sunlight spectrum can pass through glass (and tint there applied), which effectively means how light or dark and therefore how transparent or opaque the window is. The darker (and more private) the car window, the lower the VLT% is, so 5% VLT, also known as limo tint, is very dark and very private.

Understanding VLT percent is so important because in Minnesota window tint tickets for illegally dark window film can cost hundreds of dollars, and police officers can test window tint VLT on the scene with handheld devices, so any traffic stop could be compounded by a tint violation ticket.

Different Vehicles Have Different Tint Rules in Minnesota

In Minnesota car window tint laws are easy to understand as all windows have the same restrictions, and it must be noted that these restrictions are stricter than you find in many places. Larger vehicles, like SUVs and vans, have more leeway when it comes to tinting most windows, but car owners need not think they are stuck with the rather transparent tint stipulated by law: Minnesota auto tint rules do allow for various exceptions to window tint regulations, if the tint stipulated for cars below does not suit your needs based on a medical issues (or in some cases for other issues, such as for commercial purposes) you may have recourse to legally get darker tint.

Car Window Tint Laws in Minnesota

Minnesota is a rarity among states in that no window tint of any type is allowed on the front windshield of a car, not even down to the AS-1 line. While this can unfortunately mean more issues with sun glare, at least the law is clear cut.

This clear cut approach to car tint laws continues with car window film rules: in Minnesota cars can have window tint a maximum darkness of 50% VLT on all side windows and the rear windshield, and this sedan tint cannot be more than 20% reflective.

50% VLT tint is much lighter than that which is permitted in many states and only provides some privacy to those in the car, but window tint can still be highly effective performance wise when not dark. Even optically clear window films can cut the sun’s glare, making driving safer and more pleasant, and can reduce infrared heat, keeping a car cooler even on hot and sunny days. And high quality window tint of any transparency, from 50% VLT to 99% VLT can block 99% of the sun’s dangerous and damaging UV light, preventing interior fading and cracking that ruins a car’s looks and its resale price.

Window Tint Laws for Larger Vehicles in Minnesota

As with cars, Minnesota law prohibits any and all window tint on the windshield of trucks, SUVs, and vans. Also as with cars, the front side windows of larger vehicles can only be tinted down to 50% VLT at darkest and must be at most 20% reflective.

Beyond that, tint laws in Minnesota for SUVs, trucks, and vans are quite permissive. Any darkness of window tint may be used on rear side windows and the back window as long as the tint is not more than 20% reflective.

Other Window Tint Rules and Exemptions

One thing to note first is that unlike you will find in most states, all colors of window tint are legal in Minnesota; you can have yellow, amber, yellow, silver, gold, and other commonly outlawed window tint colors without concern under present law.

There is also a three percent variance allowed, so if your tint is up to three percent darker than it should be under state law, you will not be issued a citation. (This will not apply to windshield tint, where none is allowed.)

While the state of Minnesota does not require window film manufacturers, installers, or vendors to certify the tint they offer in the state as meeting with state laws, the rules do require placement of a visible sticker between the window film and glass on the driver’s side front window clearly displaying the type of tint used and that it is legal in Minnesota.

Tint law in Minnesota makes no rules relating to side view mirrors when rear window tint is applied, though this is standard in most states.

In keeping with the rules of most states, Minnesota motorists can apply for a medical exemption (or in some cases, as with livery companies, for a commercial exemption) allowing for darker window tint than you can have under standard law. If you suffer from migraines, glaucoma, skin issues, or other medical conditions that may necessitate darker tint than allowed under the law, speak to a doctor about getting a window tint exemption.

Window Tint Violations in Minnesota

Illegal window tint in Minnesota is a civil offense, not a criminal matter, but a single window tint ticket can cost well over a hundred dollars and multiple tickets can be issued at ever higher rates if you don’t get the offending tint replaced, so it’s best not to try to get away with illegally dark window tint to begin with. If you are not sure if your window tint is legal in Minnesota (perhaps you moved a vehicle tinted and registered in another state) you can bring it to a reliable car tint shop or to a state inspection facility to have the window tint inspected and given the OK or for a recommendation to replace it with window tint legal in Minnesota.

Michigan Window Tint Laws

Michigan’s window tint laws for cars have only been in place since the year 2000, making the state a relative latecomer when it comes to passing state window tint laws. That said, by the year 2000 window film technology was already well into advanced development stages, so the rules created then have required less updating than in states like, for example, Massachusetts, where window tint rules were established in 1985.

The car window tint laws in Michigan are in many ways simple than those in other states, as all front side windows and rear side and rear windows are subject to the same rules regardless of vehicle type, whereas in other states tint laws are different based on vehicle type – SUV, truck, van, or car, e.g. On the other hand, there are a few very specific caveats to Michigan state window tint laws that are not found in other places, so you need to read through the below breakdown of tinting laws with care if you want to avoid a tint violation ticket in Michigan. While Michigan tint laws are generally permissive, illegal window tint can be treated as a primary offence, meaning you can be pulled over and ticketed for the window tint alone, while in other states tint violations are only assessed as secondary offenses.

In many cases, a window tint traffic stop in Michigan will lead only to a so-called “fix it ticket,” where you have a period of time to rectify the illegal tint and then prove you have done so, after which you may pay only $25 in processing fees (this is not to mention the expense of replacing window tint) but it is at the discretion of police officers to issue larger penalties, so don’t risk getting stopped for illegal window tint that is clear as day to see and that can be tested on the scene in real time, no less.

Windshield Window Tint in Michigan

If your vehicle does not already have factory installed windshield tint, as many cars come with, adding this window film is a good idea even if it’s the only aftermarket window tint you get for the whole vehicle. Windshield window tint can cut the blinding glare of sunlight shining down from above, a glare that can be particularly dangerous in the earier morning or later afternoon hours when the light is at more acute angles.

If your car, truck, or SUV does not already have windshield window tint, you are allowed to apply aftermarket window film to the front windshield down to the top four inches of the glass. Note that the same limit applies to all types of vehicle and know also that this four inch limit is more restrictive than you find in many states, which usually allow tint down to five or six inches or to the manufacturer demarcated AS-1 line. The issue is that windshield tint that’s perfectly legal in many states may be illegal in Michigan, so make sure you measure any existing windshield tint if you are registering a vehicle in Michigan. And make sure your windshield tint is non-reflective so it stays within the law.

Side Window Tint and Rear Window Tint Rules in Michigan

Michigan’s window tint laws apply the same to all vehicle types – meaning sedans, SUVs, trucks, vans, and so on – but they are more specific than found in many states, and violations are easy to spot, so heed these regulations closely.

In Michigan, front side windows, meaning those beside the driver and the shotgun passenger, may only have tint along the top four inches of the glass. This tint can be of any darkness and, unlike with the front windshield tint, it can be up to 35% reflective. These bands of tint are, like the window film on the windshield, meant to reduce sun glare on the driver’s face, keeping his or her view clearer and meaning a safer driving experience. By leaving the majority of the glass clear, the front cabin is still plainly visible to people outside, especially law enforcement officials who may stop the vehicle.

As illegal front side window tint is so obvious given these specific rules, violating the policies of the state is almost sure to result in a citation at some point.

All types of vehicles under Michigan tint laws have much more leeway when it comes to window tint for rear side windows and for the rear windshield, however: any darkness of window tint may be used, down to full privacy tint that makes the windows impervious to the view from outside eyes. These rear windows are also limited to 35% reflectivity, it must be noted.

Most colors of window tint are legal in Michigan except for silver and gold colors, which are banned under current Michigan law.

Michigan Window Tint Law Exemptions and Other Rules

Many motorists with conditions ranging from glaucoma to migraine headaches to skin ailments can benefit from darker window tint than what is allowed on front side windows under Michigan law. Fortunately, Michigan law allows for medical window tint exemptions that can permit darker tint applied over the whole of the front windows. You need a doctor’s note proving you qualify for a medical exemption and you may get pulled over for your tint from time to time, but you will not be cited if you can prove darker tint is medically beneficial for you.

All window tint sold or installed in Michigan is expected to comply with state tint laws, but window film manufacturers, installers, and vendors need not certify the film the offer specifically complies with the state’s rule; the onus is on the end user to have legal tint, and in good faith all providers should ensure as such. Likewise, no sticker is needed to prove a tint used in Michigan is permitted, but of course an officer or inspector can easily measure a window tint to see if it extends down below a legal length.

If tint of any darkness is applied to the rear window of a vehicle (or if it is otherwise obstructed) then the driver must have dual side view mirrors in good working order.

In Michigan, first window tint violations often result in the aforementioned “fix it ticket” wherein only a small processing fee will be assessed if the vehicle owner fixes the illegal tint issues and then proves the matter rectified. Failure to act or subsequent tickets can result in larger fines and can be considered more serious offenses, albeit of a civil nature, not criminal.

Massachusetts Window Tint Laws

Here we will cover the basic Massachusetts car window tint laws and will also delve into a few of the more specific rules you must follow (such as recommendations for stickers displaying window tint information and reflectivity restrictions).

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Maryland Window Tint Laws

Adding car window tint to your vehicle is the most cost effective way to make the automobile safer for you as a driver and to protect the interior of your vehicle against the ravages of sun damage. Auto window tint makes it easier for you to see the road by reducing sunshine and headlight glare and it blocks hot infrared light that can heat up and break down materials in the car and dangerous ultraviolet light that causes faded and cracked interiors.

Maryland vehicle window tinting rules allow for plenty of window darkening added to most windows on a private vehicle, so you can achieve the level of privacy, style, and sun protection you want. But any tint found to be outside Maryland window tint laws can come with strictly enforced penalties, so you need to understand the car tint rules in Maryland well to make sure you don’t end up cited.

As different tint laws apply to different types of vehicles in Maryland, we will look at Maryland’s car tinting laws and the state’s tint laws for larger vehicles (SUVs, trucks, and vans, e.g.) in separate sections.

Read on to learn about Maryland window tint laws, but first a quick explanation of terms: VLT is the abbreviation for “visible light transmission” and it essentially means how much light a window allows to pass through it, also known as how dark the window is. The higher the VLT number, the lighter and more transparent the window, and so too with the opposite, so a 99% VLT is essentially clear, while a 1% VLT is so dark all but the absolute brightest lights are blocked and it cannot be seen through. Make sure any car window tint in Maryland complies with the state’s VLT rules, because police and inspectors can use devices to test VLT on the scene, issuing tickets at any time a tint law violation is detected.

Maryland Car Window Tinting Rules

Privately owned cars in Maryland may have window tint applied to the windshield down to the manufacturer’s AS-1 line, which is a thin strip of the windshield about five inches below the top of the glass. If the AS-1 line is not marked, use five inches as the guideline. Many cars come with factory applied windshield tint, but if yours does not, make sure to follow Maryland tint laws and only have non-reflective tint that’s a maximum darkness of 35% VLT applied.

(Window tint laws are the same in Maryland for cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans when it comes to windshields, you can note.)

In Maryland window tint laws limit tint on all other windows to a 35% VLT or lighter, so for side windows both beside the front seat and the rear rows of cars (and third windows as applicable for hatchbacks) the window tinting must have a maximum darkness of 35% visible light transmission. This is true also for the rear window (sometimes called rear windshield) of all cars, this glass being also limited to 35% VLT darkness. It’s worth noting, however, that this tint is more than dark enough to add privacy to the vehicle and to enhance the style of the car as well.

No reflective, mirrored, or metallic-looking window tint is allowed on any car window under current Maryland law.

Window Tint Laws in Maryland for Trucks, Vans, and SUVs

As stated, Maryland windshield tint rules for vans, trucks, and SUVs are identical as for cars, with a non-reflective, 35% VLT tint allowed down to the windshield’s AS-1 line. Other windows each have specific regulations, so we’ll go through step by step.

In Maryland the front side windows of larger vehicles may have tint as dark as 35% VLT, and this tint must be non-reflective and non-metallic in appearance.

The rear side windows of a larger vehicle in Maryland can be coated with window tint of any darkness, including complete privacy tint that fully blocks the view into the vehicle. This allows for the total anonymity of passengers within the vehicle and also ensures maximum heat reduction and UV blocking. Again only non-reflective window tint can be used on rear windows.

When it comes to the rear windshield of vans, SUVs, and trucks, Maryland law also permits any darkness of non-reflective window tint be applied, however note that the rear brake light shining through the rear window cannot be covered in tint, so be sure you Maryland window tint installer (or you yourself for a DIY window tint application) trims the tint to fully reveal the rear brake light on the window.

Car Window Tint Regulations in Maryland

Maryland car window tint laws were first passed in 1995 and in the intervening years they have changed from time to time and are always subject to future updates, so it’s a good idea to stay abreast of the regulations.

There are various rules beyond simple VLT ratings and reflectivity restrictions that you must follow in Maryland. One is simple: if you have a back window that is tinted to any degree whatsoever, then dual side mirrors in good working order are required. (This is of course a standard for any reasonable driver, but still notable as pertaining to tint.)

In Maryland as in many states, you are prohibited from using red, amber, or yellow window tint colors or any shades or hues close to those. All other window tint colors are permitted.

Any window tint sold and/or installed in Maryland must come from a window tint manufacturer that certifies the film they sell meets with Maryland laws, so check with your installer or retailer (for DIY car window tint) to ensure they are using an approved tint. And while stickers proving window tint legality are not needed on tinted windows in Maryland, authorities recommend the use of these window film stickers anyway to prove your tint is legitimate.

Maryland tint laws do allow for special medical tint exemptions for window tint if a person can prove they need a darker tint than usually allowed based on health concerns. Consult with your doctor if you are going to request an exemption and keep proof of your Maryland tint law exemption with your vehicle’s other essential paperwork.

Car Window Tint Penalties in Maryland

Any violation of window tint laws in Maryland is treated as a non-criminal traffic offence (a civil offense, e.g.) and comes with a fine and with a Safety Equipment Repair Order (or SERO) that the state tracks, so you will have a short window of time to get the offending window tint removed (and replaced with legal tint if you want) and then to have the vehicle inspected and certified by an approved inspection station. Failure to do so in a timely matter can lead to a larger fine and more serious legal issues.

Maine Window Tint Laws

Vehicle window tint is one of the single best ways to make your car, truck, or SUV a safer automobile, and that goes both for you as the driver as well as for the protection of the vehicle itself. By reducing the blinding glare of sunlight by day and headlights by night, window tinting for cars makes you a safer driver, and by reducing the damage caused by the sun’s hot IR light and stopping fading from UV light, car tint protects the cabin of your vehicle against long term degradation.

In Maine car window tint laws are generally rather permissive, allowing a private vehicle owner to apply myriad types and shades of window tint to most glass surfaces on the car. But there are some restrictions and window tint violations in Maine can come with harsh penalties, so it’s important you know the tint laws in Maine to stay on the right side of them.

Maine window tint laws are different for cars and for trucks, SUVs, and vans, so we will look at passenger cars and larger vehicles separately. But in both categories, one statistic remains of paramount importance: visible light transmission. Usually shortened to the letters VLT, visible light transmission is the measure of just that, how much light a window (a tinted window, e.g.) lets pass through. The darker the tint, the lower the VLT number, so a 25% VLT window is darker than a 35% VLT tinted window which is darker than a 45% VLT tint and so on. Maine window tint laws allow for rather dark window tint on most vehicle windows, but the rules do not allow for any variance below stated minimums (as found in many states) so make sure to have your window tint tested prior to driving your vehicle on public roads, because police can test VLT in real time and issue tickets at any traffic stop.

Car Window Tint Laws in Maine

In the state of Maine window tint laws for cars dictate that the front windshield can have tinting applied down to the AS-1 line, which is a strip of glass near the top of the windshield demarcated by small lettering and numbers (literally reading “AS-1” or some variation of the alphanumeric like “AS1”) visible at the sides of the glass near the top sides of the windshield. If you can’t locate the AS-1 line, use five inches as a guideline, and only use non-reflective window tint 35% or lighter on the windshield.

Note that the same windshield window tint laws apply for cars as for larger vehicles in Maine.

All other windows of a car in Maine are subject to the same window tint rules which state that tint no darker than 35% visible light transmission is to be applied to the glass. That goes for front and rear side windows and for the rear window, all of which must be 35% VLT or lighter. This is a tint plenty dark enough to add privacy (and to enhance vehicle styling) and note that even much lighter (and indeed optically clear) window film can block 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays and can reduce infrared heat, so the tint is fully effective by all performance metrics.

Only non-reflective window tints are legal in Maine at present.

Maine Window Tint Laws for SUVs, Trucks, and Vans

As noted, Maine windshield tint laws for trucks, vans, and SUVs are the same as for cars, with non-reflective 35% VLT tint allowed down to the AS-1 line. But for other windows, the laws differ by placement.

Front side windows for SUVs, trucks, and vans in Maine are limited to the same non-reflective 35% VLT or lighter tint as cars, but the rules for rear windows are much more permissive. Rear side windows, meaning any behind the driver and shotgun passenger seat, can be tinted to any darkness you wish including down to full blackout privacy tint such as might see on a limousine or other livery vehicle. This dark tint still cannot be reflective or metallic, but it can create a dark, stylish look and can fully block the view in while dramatically curtailing interior cabin heat and almost completely rejecting UV light as well.

The rear window (or rear windshield) can also be tinted to any darkness, again with only non-metallic, non-mirrored tint allowed. This dark tint allowed on most windows of the vehicle are ideal for the family wanting privacy for kids, for livery companies, and for blocking the view of any items in the car from prying eyes while it is parked.

Auto Window Tint Law Specifications in Maine

Maine first enacted auto window tint laws in 1989, and in the intervening decades the rules have changed several times as they will again as new tinting products and uses come to the fore, so check Maine tint laws periodically to make sure you are following them.

Note that if you have any window tint applied to the rear window, then your vehicle must have side view mirrors on both sides of the automobile that are in good working order. And to be clear, reflective tint is proscribed for all windows of all types of vehicle.

Maine tint law is quite permissive when it comes to tint color, however: no window tint colors are banned by Maine law as it currently stands, so even red, yellow, and amber tints outlawed in many states are allowed on vehicles registered in Maine.

Under Maine law, medical exemptions for window tint are allowed. You can reach out to the office of the Chief of the State Police of Maine to request a medical tint exemption if you feel you need a darker tint than that readily allowed by law to protect yourself from sun damage to the skin, eyes, or for other needs. Make sure you keep proof of a medical window tint exemption in the car with you in case of a challenge by a police officer.

While Maine tint law requires window tint manufactures to certify the tint they offer in Maine meets the rules, drivers are not required to use stickers proving the tint is compliant, so double check ahead of application that the installer or vendor of your window film is offering tint approved for use in Maine.

Window Tint Violation Penalties in Maine

In Maine care window tint violations are assessed a minimum fee of $100 and fines can go up steeply, especially if an authority figure chooses to assess a fine for each illegally tinted window of a vehicle. The cost of a tint ticket in Maine can quickly surpass the price of getting legal window tint installed, so it’s a good idea to avoid illegal tint to begin with.

Square Footage Calculator – Home Window Tinting & Commercial

Need to quote window film for a residential or commercial project? To figure out the price, you’ll want first want to measure the windows that need to be tinted and calculate the square foot of the glass. By calculating the square foot, you’ll know how much tint you’ll be installing, which is what you’ll base your price around.

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Louisiana Window Tinting Laws

Automobile window tint is perhaps the best aftermarket upgrade you can make to a vehicle in Louisiana. Car tinting in this warm, sunny southern state keeps your vehicle cooler and more comfortable to operate even on the hottest days by blocking solar heat and it reduces the damaging effects of UV light on the cabin’s interior, stopping the fading and cracking and discoloration that can greatly damage the looks of the car and that reduce its resale value.

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