Window Tint Limits by State
Front side window visible light transmission (VLT) percentage limit, back window limit, and availability of medical exemptions for darker tint.
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| Front VLT % | Back VLT % | Medical Exemption |
|---|---|---|
| 32% | 32% | Yes |
| 70% | 40% | Yes |
| 33% | Any % | Yes |
| 25% | 25% | Yes |
| 70% | Any % | Yes |
| 27% | 27% | Yes |
| 35% | 35% | Yes |
| 70% | Any % | Yes |
| 28% | 15% | Yes |
| 32% | 32% | Yes |
| 35% | 35% | Yes |
| 35% | 20% | Yes |
| 35% | 35% | Yes |
| 30% | 30% | Yes |
| 70% | Any % | Yes |
| 35% | 35% | Yes |
| 35% | 18% | Yes |
| 40% | 25% | Yes |
| 35% | Any % | Yes |
| 35% | 35% | Yes |
| 35% | 35% | Yes |
| 4 in only | Any % | Yes |
| 50% | 50% | Yes |
| 28% | 28% | Yes |
| 35% | Any % | Yes |
| 24% | 14% | Yes |
| 35% | 20% | Yes |
| 35% | Any % | Yes |
| 70% | Any % | Yes |
| 70% | Any % | Yes |
| 20% | 20% | Yes |
| 70% | 70% | Yes |
| 35% | 35% | Yes |
| 50% | Any % | Yes |
| 50% | Any % | Yes |
| 25% | 25% | Yes |
| 35% | Any % | Yes |
| 70% | 70% | Yes |
| 70% | 70% | Yes |
| 27% | 27% | Yes |
| 35% | 20% | Yes |
| 35% | 35% | Yes |
| 25% | Any % | Yes |
| 43% | Any % | Yes |
| No tint front | Any % | Yes |
| 50% | 35% | Yes |
| 24% | 24% | Yes |
| 35% | 35% | Yes |
| 50% | 35% | Yes |
| 28% | 28% | Yes |
| 70% | 50% | Yes |
VLT is the percentage of visible light allowed through the window combined with any factory tint. Higher VLT = lighter tint. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205 controls glazing on new vehicles. Most states require certified tint shops to provide a certificate showing the installed VLT.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.