What Is The Darkest Tint Legal In All States?

Jun 15

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

In this article we will talk about the legality for window tinting in all 50 US states. We will also offer tips to help you comply with the law when tinting. Stay safe!

What Is Windows Tinting?

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

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

Here are the basic requirements for window shading in each state.

Alabama-

50% is the maximum allowed light through your front windshield. The front windows of the vehicle must allow at least 35% light through them, while the rear windshield and rear windows are allowed to let in as much as possible.

Alaska-

Your front windshield may be tinted for a maximum 35%. You can have more light in your front windows than 50%. Tinting your rear windows and back windshield can be done in any shade.

Arizona-

33% is the maximum amount of light that can enter your windshield. The driver's front side windows must allow at most 43% light through. The tinting can be as low or high as you wish, but the rear windshield must allow at least 43% light through.

Arkansas-

All windows can let 32% of the light legally allowed in.

California-

Your front windshield must allow 70% light in. The driver's drivers side windows must allow at least 70% light in. The tinting can be as low or high as you want, while the rear glass must let in more than 70%.

Colorado-

You are permitted to tint your front windshield as well as your side windows to a maximum 27%. The tints on your rear windshield and rear windows can be as dark or light as you like.

Connecticut-

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

Delaware-

The legal limit for light entering your front windshield is 35%. The driver's front side windows can have a maximum tint limit of 35%. The tints on the rear windshield or rear window can be as dark as you want.

Florida-

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

Georgia-

Your windshield should allow only 32% light through it. The driver's drivers side windows must allow 32% or more light in. The tinting can be as low or high as you wish, but the rear windshield must allow at least 32% light through.

Hawaii-

Your front windshield should allow only 35% light through it. The driver's front windows can have a maximum tint limit of 35%. Tinting can also be done on the rear windshield and rear windows.

Idaho-

50% is the maximum amount of light that can pass through your windshield. The front side windows that face the driver must let at least 50% of the light in. The rear windshield and rear window can have any tinting.

Illinois-

Your windshield should allow 30% light through it. The front side windows that face the driver must allow at least 30% light in. Tinting of the rear windshield and rear window is possible at any level.

Indiana-

35% is the legal limit for light to be allowed through all windows.

Iowa-

50% is the maximum amount of light that can pass through your windshield. The driver's drivers side windows must allow 50% or more light through the front windshield. The rear windshield and rear windows can have any tinting.

Kansas-

The legal maximum amount of light that can enter your front windshield is 35%. The driver's drivers side windows must allow 35% or more light in. Tinting can also be applied to the rear windshield and rear windows.

Kentucky-

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

Louisiana-

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

Maine-

The legal maximum amount of light that can pass through all windows is 35%

Maryland-

All windows must allow 50% light through. The driver's windows on the side must let in more than 50% light.

Massachusetts-

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

Michigan-

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

Minnesota-

50% is the legal limit for light to enter through windows. The front windows that face the driver must allow at least 50% light in.

Mississippi-

28% is the legal limit for light to be allowed through all windows. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there's at least a four-inch strip at the top.

Missouri-

The legal limit on light entering through all windows is 35%. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, as long there's at least four inches of top.

Montana-

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

Nebraska-

35% is the limit on how much light can enter through any window. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, as long there's at least four inches of top.

Nevada-

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

New Hampshire

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

New Jersey

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

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New Mexico

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

New York

70% is the limit on light that can pass through all windows. Tinting on the front windshield is possible in any degree.

North Carolina

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

North Dakota

50% is the maximum permissible light level through any window. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there is at least six inches of strip.

Ohio-

50% is the legal limit on light entering through windows. The tinting can be as low or high as you wish on the windshield.

Oklahoma-

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

Oregon-

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

Pennsylvania-

70% is the limit for light to enter through all windows. The windshield at the front of your vehicle can be removed.

50% is the maximum permissible amount of light that can enter through any window. The tinting can be as low or high as you wish on the front windshield.

Rhode Island

35% is the legal limit for light to be allowed through all windows. Tint can be used on the front windshield, but only if there is at least 6 inches of strip.

South Carolina

35% is the maximum permissible light level through all windows. Tinting on the windshield's front can be done at any level as long there is at least six inches of strip.

South Dakota

The legal maximum light that can enter all windows is 35%. Tinting of any degree can be used on the windshield.

Tennessee-

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

Texas-

50% is the legal limit on light entering through windows. The tinting can be as low or high as you wish on the front windshield.

Utah-

The legal maximum amount of light that can enter through any window is 43%. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there is at least six inches of strip.

Vermont-

All windows are allowed to let 50% of the light in. Tinting of any degree can be used on the front windshield.

Virginia-

35% is the legal limit for light to be allowed through all windows. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there is at least a five-inch strip on its top.

Washington-

50% is the maximum permissible light level through any window. Any tinting can be used on the front windshield, provided there is at least six inches of strip.

West Virginia-

The maximum amount of light allowed to enter through any window is 35%. The front windshield can have any tinting.

Wisconsin-

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

Wyoming-

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

Conclusion

As you can see the legality of tinting windows varies from one state to another. Before you get your windows tinted it is important to understand the laws of your state. Cutting Edge Window Tinting keeps you updated on all window tinting news and regulations.

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