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Maine Window Tinting Law
§1916
A deeper look at the Maine tint laws that govern automotive window tinting, installing or applying window film or having window film installed on a vehicle being operated or parked on public roadways or areas where vehicles are required to be in compliant with local legislation.
A Quick Look at the Maine Window Tint Law | ME Window Tint Law
Maine legislation on automotive window tinting states, vehicles are allowed:
- Windshield: Topmost 5″ of windshield or to the AS-1 line if marked is allowed transparent material only.
- Driver & Passenger Windows: No darker than 35% VLT.
- Rear Side Door Windows: No restrictions stated if vehicle is equipped with 2 side mirrors.
- Rear Windshield: No restrictions stated if vehicle is equipped with 2 side mirrors.
This information is not intended for legal advice. Please refer to your state’s local legislation for the most current window tint laws.
A Deeper Look into the Maine Tint Law | ME Tint Law
Laws & Regulations on Film Darkness
Restrictions on darkness for applying film on:
Windshield
Window film is allowed to be installed on uppermost 5 inches of the windshield or to the AS-1 line if marked.
Driver & Passenger Door Windows
Must not have window film any darker than 35% VLT installed on the driver and passenger windows.
Rear Side Door Window
No restrictions stated if vehicle is equipped with 2 side mirrors.
Rear Windshield
No restrictions stated if vehicle is equipped with 2 side mirrors.
Laws & Regulations on Film Reflectivity
Limitations to how reflective the film can be
What Is Maine’s Law on Film Reflectivity
According to §1916, film applied to vehicle on a public roadway cannot be a material reflective in nature. Highly reflective film will have a mirrored finish and can be potentially blinding to other drivers. Most modern automotive window films are non-reflective in nature and do not cause any road disturbances.
Laws & Regulations on Film Color
Restrictions on automotive window film color
Does Maine Have Restrictions on The Color of Window Tint
The section governing Maine’s window tint regulations does not specifically state a restriction against any colored films. Please refer to your local legislation prior to having window film colorful in nature installed on your vehicle.
Laws & Regulations on State Required Compliance Stickers
Some states may require the installing company to apply a compliance sticker to validate legality, while others may require you to retain possession of the original receipt proving what was installed.
Does Maine Have Any Regulations for Compliance
Yes, the state of Maine requires a certification of light transmittance to be issued at time of film application and the certificate must be shown to the inspector during vehicle inspection.
Laws & Regulations on Tolerance
There are some states that have a window tint tolerance incorporated into the written law. In most cases this is recognized as a plus or minus percentage that is allowed as a fluctuation for the darkness of the installed film and the glass it’s bonded to together.
Does Maine Have a Recognized Tolerance
The section governing Maine’s window tinting laws does not state any plus or minus tolerance to accommodate for the darkness of the material and glass together.
Laws & Regulations on Medical Exemptions
There are, in many cases, medical exemptions that can be obtained that state legislation will recognize and waive certain limitations on, including: darkness of film or where film can be applied. This is usually granted to drivers that suffer from severe light sensitivity or other health issues related to direct sunlight or glare.
Does Maine Have a Medical Exemption for Window Tint
Yes, Maine’s chief of state police can, upon proper application, grant certifications for exemption to individuals that have health or medical related issues due to the sun or light sensitivity.
Learn more on Maine’s laws associated with tinting, please see §1916.
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