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Tint Laws

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BADAZGTP

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I have seen a couple post on here about tint laws. Here is a link to a site that you can get in depth info for each state. Hope this helps .

Welcome to TintLaws.com

Here is some info from the site for quick reference.

STATE FRONT SIDES REAR SIDES BACK WINDOW VISOR NET/FILM

AL 32% 32% 32% 6" NET
AK 70% 40% 40% 5" NET
AZ 33% ANY% ANY% AS1 NET
AR 25% 25% 10% 5" NET
CA 70% ANY% ANY% 4" NET
CO* 27% 27% 27% 4" NET
CO* NO% ANY% ANY% 4" NET
CT 35% 35% ANY% AS1 NET
DE 70% ANY% ANY% AS1 NET
FL 28% 15% 15% AS1 NET
GA 32% 32% 32% 6" NET
HI 35% 35% 35% 4" NET
ID 35% 20% 35% AS1 FILM
IL NO ANY% ANY% 6" NET
IN 30% 30% 30% AS1 ?
IA 70% ANY% ANY% AS1 NET
KS 35% 35% 35% AS1 NET
KY 35% 18% 18% AS1 FILM
LA 40% 25% 12% AS1 NET
MA 35% 35% 35% 6" NET
ME 50% 50% 50% 4" FILM
MD 35% 35% 35% 5" NET
MI ? ANY% ANY% 4" NET
MN 50% 50% 50% NO ?
MO 35% ANY% ANY% AS1 NET
MS 28% 28% 28% AS1 NET
MT 35% 20% 20% AS1 FILM
NE 35% 20% 20% AS1 OR 5" FILM
NV 35% ANY% ANY% AS1 NET
NH NO 35% 35% 6" NET
NJ NO ANY% ANY% NO NET
NM 20% 20% 20% AS1 OR 5" NET
NY 70% 70% ANY% 6" NET
NC 35% 35% 35% AS1 NET
ND 50% ANY% ANY% 70% NET
OH 50% ANY% ANY% 70% NET
OK 25% 25% 25% AS1 OR 5" NET
OR 35% 35% 35% 6" NET
PA 70% 70% 70% NO NET
RI 70% 70% 70% AS1 NET
SC 27% 27% 27% AS1 NET
SD 35% 20% 20% AS1 NET
TN 35% 35% 35% AS1 NET
TX 25% 25% ANY% AS1 OR 5" NET
UT 43% ANY% ANY% AS1 NET
VT NO ANY% ANY% AS1 NET
VA 50% 35% 35% AS1 NET
WA 70% 70% 50% 6" FILM
WV 35% 35% 35% 5" NET
WI 50% 35% 35% AS1 NET
WY 28% 28% 28% AS1 OR 5" NET
 


and since there are canadians here too

PROVINCE
TYPE | WINDSHEILD | F. SIDE | B. SIDE (car) | B. SIDE (MPV) | REAR (car) | REAR (MPV) | L&R MIRR. | CERTIF. | STCKR/ LOC | MEDICAL |

ALBERTA
FILM | 15 CM | NO | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | YES | NO | NO | NO

BRITISH COLUMBIA
FILM | 7.5 CM | NO | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | YES | NO | NO | NO

MANITOBA
NET | 15 CM | 45 | 30 | ANY | 35 | ANY | YES | NO | NO | NO

NEW BRUNSWICK
FILM | NO | NO | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | YES | NO | NO | NO

NEWFOUNDLAND
FILM | 15 CM | VAGUE | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | YES | NO | NO | NO

NOVA SCOTIA
FILM | 15 CM | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO

ONTARIO
FILM | 15 CM | VAGUE | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | YES | NO | NO | NO

PRINCE EDWARD
FILM | 15 CM | NO | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | YES | NO | NO | NO

QUEBEC
NET | 15 CM | 70 | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | YES | NO | NO | NO

SASKATCHEWAN
FILM | 15 CM | NO | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | YES | NO | NO| NO

EXPLANATION OF THE STATE LAW SUMMARY CHART

KEY

Type= Film (LT % refers to the film itself).

Net (LT % refers to the combined LT of film & glass).
Vague (language is unclear, legislative intent is unclear, or interpretation is uncertain, any information following is subject to change or interpretation).

Windshield = Presumably, NR tinting is permitted above the AS-1 line. If the law specifies only the AS-1 line, AS-1 appears. If AS-1 or specified inches appears, the AS-1 is assumed and only the number at inches down appears.

(Note: NR is used in lieu of "No, Any, or a specific percentage" when the law permits unspecified "non-obstructive" or "Transparent" tinting materials. In these cases, the legality of tinting inevitably depends upon each officer's discretion).

Front Sides = No film, or the actual percentage of LT Permitted. (Note: Because they may vary from state to state, manufacturer's tolerances (i.e. + / - 3% LT) are not listed on this chart, nor are they included in these LT numbers).

MPV = Multi-Purpose Vehicle. A vehicle used for passengers on a truck chassis.

Back Sides = No film, or the actual percentage of LT permitted.

Rear = No film, or the actual percentage of LT permitted.

Mirrors (Left & Right required outside) = Yes or No.

(Note: Usually, a Yes means that dual outside mirrors are required if the back window is to be tinted).

Certification Required: Yes or No.

(Note: This refers to a requirement for manufacturers to certify the films they plan to sell before shipping them into the state).

Stckr/Loc- (Sticker/Location).

No (no sticker is required).

Rec (sticker recommended).

Specific (the state requires unique language & design, which may entail precise wording and sizing).

(1) Driver (the sticker is required between the film and glass on the driver's side window).

(2) Door (the sticker is required on the inside of the driver's side doorjamb).

(3) All (the sticker should be put between the film and glass on each tinted window).

Recommended (due to "officer discretion," a sticker can help officers identify legal tint more easily).

Locations: Driver's window, All windows tinted with film; or Driver's left door jamb

Medical Exemption: Yes or No.

(Note: For more details about the specific terms of the exemption consult the law).

Important:

This summary chart of state aftermarket tint law information is not a legal document. It is the result of independent research, using several sources, of public state documents. Window tinting laws vary from state to state and province to province. Before applying any window tinting materials, installers should thoroughly review the appropriate state regulations as well as local enforcement policies to insure compliance with all applicable standards.
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Wasn,t to sure where to put it. Figured someone would know and move it. Sorry for not having the Laws for Canada with it. This is only one of the many sites and I am sure there is going to be some differences on each on. I was just trying to help and give some idea for the ones looking at going dark on there windows.
 
note that most of the laws posted online are not too current, check locally with a tint shop, they have all current information
 


I KNEW IT! IL you can use 2.5% if u wanted to on the rear window n rear sides just nothing on the front sides or windshield I TOLD YOU GUYS haha. Also headlight and taillight covers are technically illegal i was talking to a cop tonight "i was following some1 that got pulled over for a stop sign roll" and simply asked him about it he said technically it is illegal ro modify head or tail lights but he wasnt really strict on it he said to me that there are some cops out there that WILL pull you over for em..... :(
 
GTPJOE90 said:
I KNEW IT! IL you can use 2.5% if u wanted to on the rear window n rear sides just nothing on the front sides or windshield I TOLD YOU GUYS haha. Also headlight and taillight covers are technically illegal i was talking to a cop tonight "i was following some1 that got pulled over for a stop sign roll" and simply asked him about it he said technically it is illegal ro modify head or tail lights but he wasnt really strict on it he said to me that there are some cops out there that WILL pull you over for em..... :(
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You will have more to worry about from the Insurance companies. If a person rear ends you and it is brought to light that you had your tail lights tinted, your insurance company will not cover you, nor will the person's insurance company cover you. Infact they will go after you as being the AT FAULT driver though you were the one who got hit.

That is something you have to seriously consider before tinting your tail lights.
 


Hey Joe, if you want a tinted headlight look on the front and not have to bother with taking off and putting them on, you can get the headlights and corners with the black housings. Just a thought. Of course I now you'll have to save up the money. Check ebay for that too.
 
Let me first say.....First Post wOOt!!!!!

but I live in ny and their laws say 70,70 any, and MA laws say 35,35, 35, so If I go to MA to have the tint work done is it still legal in NY?
 


NC does inforce window tint, last time i went thru a roadblock he asked me to roll my window up so he could look at the tint, LMAO I rolled them all the way up! although he didn't noticed my window tint is 30% (5% too dark). sunroof and stripe across windshield is 5%
 
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