How dark can tinted windows be in Florida?

News 6 traffic safety expert answers viewer questions

ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.

A viewer named Donna asked Trooper Steve on Thursday, “What are the rules for how dark your window tint can be on your car windows?”

“The sun tends to be always shining here in the Sunshine State, hints why so many drivers choose to place a dark tinted film on their windows. Some states do not allow this at all, but Florida does have traffic laws that govern this transparent fill,” he said.

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Trooper Steve provided the following guidelines to follow should any of you choose to tint your car’s windows:

  • Tint darkness for sedans:
    • Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line.
    • Front side windows: Must allow more than 28% of light in.
    • Back side windows: Must allow more than 15% of light in.
    • Rear window: Must allow more than 15% of light in.
  • Tint darkness for SUVs and vans:
    • Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line.
    • Front side windows: Must allow more than 28% of light in.
    • Back side windows: Must allow more than 6% of light in.
    • Rear window: Must allow more than 6% of light in.

“Reminder, all tint vendors know what ‘legal tint’ means, so don’t be fooled into getting something darker than the law allows,” he said.

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