Window Tinting Laws State by State

Statute Code: 13 ACC 04.233

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 70% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: 40% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None Stated

Reflectivity: Mirrored film is illegal and not permitted

Windshield: Upper 5″ only

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 3%

Statute Code: 28-959.01

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 33% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: No restriction if vehicle has dual side mirrors

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: 35% of the light or less

Windshield: Top most portion, see local law for details

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 3%

Statute Code: 27-37-306

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & passenger: 35% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: 20% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Required, see local laws for more details

Reflectivity: Mirrored tint is unlawful

Windshield: Upper 5″ only

Medical Exemptions: None stated

Tolerance: 5%

Statute Code: Vehicle code 26708

VLT Restrictions: Material applied is restricted to 88% VTL or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Certificate required to have on possession

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: 88% VLT or lighter

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 70% VTL total with material applied

Statute Code: 42-4-227

VLT Restrictions: 27% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: Unclear, refer to local legislation

Medical Exemptions: None stated

Tolerance: None stated

Statute Code: Section 14-99g-2

VLT Restrictions: 32% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Required by Section 14-99g-4

Reflectivity: 30% of the light or less

Windshield: AS-1 line and above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 3%

Statute Code: 21 Del. C. 4313

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 70% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: No restrictions if vehicle is equipped with dual side mirrors, film cannot cover any lights

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: AS-1 and above

Medical Exemptions: None stated

Tolerance: 3%

Statute Code: 316.2954

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 28% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: 15% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: 25% of the light or less

Windshield: AS-1 line and above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: None stated

Statute Code: 40-8-73.1

VLT Restrictions: 32% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Not required

Reflectivity: 20% of the light or less

Windshield: Upper 6″ can have transparent film applied

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 3%

Statute Code: 291-21.5

VLT Restrictions: 35% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Certificate on possession required

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: AS-1 line, transparent material only

Medical Exemptions: None stated

Tolerance: 6%

Statute Code: 49-944

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 35% VLT and lighter
• Rear Half: 20% VLT and lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: 35% of the light or less

Windshield: AS-1 line or 6″ from top

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 3%

Statute Code: 625 ILCS 5/12-503

VLT Restrictions:

• Car Without Privacy Glass: 35% VLT or lighter
• SUV’s or Vehicles With Privacy Glass: 50% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None required

Reflectivity: Non-reflective films only

Windshield: Upper 6″

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 5%

Statute Code: 9-19-19-4

VLT Restrictions: 30% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Certificate on possession required

Reflectivity: 25% light or less

Windshield: AS-1 line or above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: None stated

Statute Code: 761-450.7

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 70% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: No restriction stated

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: States unlawful for “excessively reflective”

Windshield: 70% VLT or lighter

Medical Exemptions: None granted after July 4, 2012

Tolerance: None stated

Statute Code: 8-1749a

VLT Restrictions: 35% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: Non-reflective only

Windshield: AS-1 line or above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: Must read 35% VLT or less by meter

Statute Code: KRS 189-110

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 35% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: 18% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Required on driver door jamb

Reflectivity: 25% or lighter on front, 35% or lighter for rear 1/2

Windshield: Transparent material, AS-1 line and above

Medical Exemptions: None stated

Tolerance: 3%

Statute Code: RS 32:361.1

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 40% VLT or lighter
• Rear Doors: 25% VLT or lighter
• Rear Windshield: 12% or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Required between film and glass

Reflectivity: 20% light or less

Windshield: Upper 5″ or above

Medical Exemptions: None stated

Tolerance: 0%

Statute Code: Title 29-A, 1916

VLT Restrictions: 35% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Inspection certificate required on possession

Reflectivity: Non-reflective

Windshield: AS-1 line and above

Medical Exemptions: None stated

Tolerance: None stated

Statute Code: 22-406

VLT Restrictions: 35% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: AS-1 line and above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: None stated

Statute Code: Title XIV C.90 Section 9d

VLT Restrictions: 35% VLT or lighter, 2 outside mirrors required

Compliance Sticker: Required for exemptions

Reflectivity: 35% or lighter

Windshield: Upper 6″ or above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 0%

Statute Code: 257.709

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: Top 4″ of window only
• Rear Half: 35% VLT and lighter

Compliance Sticker: Yes

Reflectivity: 35% of light or less

Windshield: Upper 4″ and above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 0%

Statute Code: 169.71

VLT Restrictions: 50% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: 20% light or less

Windshield: Nothing that alters reflectivity or VLT

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 3%

Statute Code: 63-7-59

VLT Restrictions:

• 28% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half of trucks, SUVs and MPVs: No restriction

Compliance Sticker: Required affixed to windshield

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: AS-1 line and above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: None stated

Statute Code: 307.173

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 35% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: No restrictions

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: 35% light or more

Windshield: AS-1 line or above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 3%

Statute Code: 61-9-405

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 24% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: 14% VLT or less

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: 35% light or less

Windshield: AS-1 line and above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: None stated

Statute Code: 60-6, 257

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 35% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: 20% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: 35% light or less

Windshield: AS-1 line and above

Medical Exemptions: None stated

Tolerance: None stated

Statute Code: NRS 484d.440

VLT Restrictions: 35% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: Non-reflective films only

Windshield: Top portion only, see local legislation for details

Medical Exemptions: None stated

Tolerance: 7%

Statute Code: RSA 266:58-a

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 70% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: 35% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: Upper 6″, 35% VLT or lighter

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 0%

Statute Code: N.J.A.C. 13:20-1.1

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 60% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: No restrictions stated

Compliance Sticker: Required affixed to windshield

Reflectivity: 8% light or less

Windshield: AS-1 line and above, 35% VLT or lighter

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 0%

Statute Code: 66-3-846.1

VLT Restrictions: 20% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Required between film and glass

Reflectivity: Non-reflective

Windshield: AS-1 line or above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 0%

Statute Code: NY S02651

VLT Restrictions: 70% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Required for exemption

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: Upper 6″ or above, 70% VLT or lighter

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: None stated

Statute Code: 20-127

VLT Restrictions: 35% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: 20% light or less

Windshield: Upper 5″ or AS-1 line

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 3%

Statute Code: 31-29-31

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 50% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: No restriction

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: AS-1 or above

Medical Exemptions:

Tolerance: Non stated

Statute Code: 4501-41

VLT Restrictions: 50% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Required between film and glass

Reflectivity: Non-reflective

Windshield: AS-1 line or above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 3%

Statute Code: 47-12-422

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 35% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: 20% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None Required

Reflectivity: 35% light or less

Windshield: Upper 5″ or AS-1 line

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 3%

Statute Code: ORS 815.221

VLT Restrictions: 50% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: 13% light or less

Windshield: Upper 6″ or above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 35% VLT total with film applied

Statute Code: 4524.0

VLT Restrictions: Nontransparent material prohibited

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: Nontransparent material prohibited

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: None stated

Statute Code: 31-23.3-4

VLT Restrictions: 70% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: Upper 6″ or above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 0%

Statute Code: 56-5-5015

VLT Restrictions: 27% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Certificate required on possession

Reflectivity: Non-reflective

Windshield: AS-1 line or above

Medical Exemptions:

Tolerance: 0%

Statute Code: 32-15-2

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 35% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: 20% VLT or Lighter

Compliance Sticker: Certification required

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: Upper 6″ or above

Medical Exemptions: None stated

Tolerance: 9%

Statute Code: 55-9-107

VLT Restrictions: 35% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Required

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: 70% VLT or lighter

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: None stated

Statute Code: 547.613

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 25% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: No restriction

Compliance Sticker: Required between film and glass

Reflectivity: 25% light or less

Windshield: AS-1 line or above

Medical Exemptions:

Tolerance: 0%

Statute Code: 41-6a-1635

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 35% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: No restriction

Compliance Sticker: Required

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: AS-1 line or above

Medical Exemptions: None stated

Tolerance: 5%

Statute Code: VSA 1125

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: No material permitted
• Rear Half: No restrictions

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: None stated

Windshield: No material permitted

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 0%

Statute Code: 46.2-1052

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 50% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: 35% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: 20% light or less

Windshield: AS-1 or above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 7%

Statute Code: 46.37.430

VLT Restrictions: 24% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Required

Reflectivity: 35% light or less

Windshield: Upper 6″ or above

Medical Exemptions:

Tolerance: None stated

Statute Code: SB 431

VLT Restrictions: 35% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: Required between film and glass

Reflectivity: 20% light or less

Windshield: AS-1 line or above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 0%

Statute Code: 305.32

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 50% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: 35% VLT or lighter

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: Non-reflective

Windshield: AS-1 line or above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 3%

Statute Code: 31-5-962

VLT Restrictions:

• Driver & Passenger: 28% VLT or lighter
• Rear Half: No restrictions

Compliance Sticker: None stated

Reflectivity: 20% light or less

Windshield: AS-1 or above

Medical Exemptions: Yes

Tolerance: 0%