TINT DIRECTORY

Window Tint Laws by State

Window tint darkness is measured by Visible Light Transmission (VLT) — the percentage of light that passes through the film. A lower VLT percentage means darker tint. Each state sets its own legal limits for how dark you can tint each window on your vehicle. Select a state below to see the full breakdown of tint regulations.

Alabama

AL

Front Side: 32% VLT

Back Side: 32% VLT

Alaska

AK

Front Side: 70% VLT

Back Side: 40% VLT

Arizona

AZ

Front Side: 33% VLT

Back Side: Any darkness allowed

Arkansas

AR

Front Side: 25% VLT

Back Side: 25% VLT

California

CA

Front Side: 70% VLT

Back Side: Any darkness allowed

Colorado

CO

Front Side: 27% VLT

Back Side: 27% VLT

Connecticut

CT

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 35% VLT

Delaware

DE

Front Side: 70% VLT

Back Side: 70% VLT

Florida

FL

Front Side: 28% VLT

Back Side: 15% VLT

Georgia

GA

Front Side: 32% VLT

Back Side: 32% VLT

Hawaii

HI

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 35% VLT

Idaho

ID

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 20% VLT

Illinois

IL

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 35% VLT

Indiana

IN

Front Side: 30% VLT

Back Side: 30% VLT

Iowa

IA

Front Side: 70% VLT

Back Side: Any darkness allowed

Kansas

KS

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 35% VLT

Kentucky

KY

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 18% VLT

Louisiana

LA

Front Side: 40% VLT

Back Side: 25% VLT

Maine

ME

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: Any darkness allowed

Maryland

MD

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 35% VLT

Massachusetts

MA

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 35% VLT

Michigan

MI

Front Side: Any darkness allowed (must not be more reflective than a standard window)

Back Side: Any darkness allowed

Minnesota

MN

Front Side: 50% VLT

Back Side: 50% VLT

Mississippi

MS

Front Side: 28% VLT

Back Side: 28% VLT

Missouri

MO

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: Any darkness allowed

Montana

MT

Front Side: 24% VLT

Back Side: 14% VLT

Nebraska

NE

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 20% VLT

Nevada

NV

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: Any darkness allowed

New Hampshire

NH

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 35% VLT

New Jersey

NJ

Front Side: No aftermarket tint allowed (must be fully transparent)

Back Side: Any darkness allowed

New Mexico

NM

Front Side: 20% VLT

Back Side: 20% VLT

New York

NY

Front Side: 70% VLT

Back Side: 70% VLT

North Carolina

NC

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 35% VLT

North Dakota

ND

Front Side: 50% VLT

Back Side: Any darkness allowed

Ohio

OH

Front Side: 50% VLT

Back Side: Any darkness allowed

Oklahoma

OK

Front Side: 25% VLT

Back Side: 25% VLT

Oregon

OR

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 35% VLT

Pennsylvania

PA

Front Side: 70% VLT

Back Side: 70% VLT

Rhode Island

RI

Front Side: 70% VLT

Back Side: 70% VLT

South Carolina

SC

Front Side: 27% VLT

Back Side: 27% VLT

South Dakota

SD

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 20% VLT

Tennessee

TN

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 35% VLT

Texas

TX

Front Side: 25% VLT

Back Side: 25% VLT

Utah

UT

Front Side: 43% VLT

Back Side: Any darkness allowed

Vermont

VT

Front Side: No aftermarket tint allowed (must allow minimum 32% VLT with factory tint)

Back Side: Any darkness allowed

Virginia

VA

Front Side: 50% VLT

Back Side: 35% VLT

Washington

WA

Front Side: 24% VLT

Back Side: 24% VLT

West Virginia

WV

Front Side: 35% VLT

Back Side: 35% VLT

Wisconsin

WI

Front Side: 50% VLT

Back Side: 35% VLT

Wyoming

WY

Front Side: 28% VLT

Back Side: 28% VLT

Why Window Tint Laws Matter

Window tint laws exist to balance driver safety with personal preference. Law enforcement needs to be able to see into vehicles during traffic stops, and drivers need adequate visibility, especially at night. Tint that is too dark on front windows can impair a driver's ability to see pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles in low-light conditions.

Understanding VLT Percentages

VLT stands for Visible Light Transmission. It measures the amount of visible light that passes through your window tint film. The higher the VLT percentage, the more light passes through (and the lighter the tint appears). Most states regulate the minimum VLT allowed on each window of your vehicle, with front side windows typically having stricter requirements than rear windows.

Medical Exemptions

Most states offer medical exemptions that allow darker tint than normally permitted. These exemptions typically require a written statement from a licensed physician and may need to be renewed periodically. If you have a medical condition that requires darker window tint, check your state's specific requirements for obtaining an exemption.