There’s no doubt that cars with tinted windows look cool, but do you know the Florida tint laws? If you have tinted windows or plan to get your car windows tinted, you are in the right place. We’ve gathered all the legal information you need to know about the Florida window tint law.
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First, Let me Explain What VLT Means?
VLT Visible Light Transmission is the percent of visible light that gets through your car windows. In other words, the lower the VLT%, the darker the tint gets. For example, 5 % would be a very dark tint. Furthermore, the state of Florida has a different VLT% for front and back windows, as you can see below.
Legal Tint in Florida – Passenger Vehicles
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint allowed above the AS-1 line
- Front side windows: 28% or more visible light transmission
- Backside windows: 15% or more visible light transmission
- Rear window: 15% or more visible light transmission as long you have side mirrors
Legal Tint in Florida – Multi-purpose Vehicles
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint allowed above the AS-1 line
- Front side windows: 28% or more visible light transmission
- Backside windows: 6% or more visible light transmission
- Rear window: 6% or more visible light transmission as long you have side mirrors
Florida Tint Rules and Regulations
Florida Car Tint Laws – Exemption
Below are the exemptions to Window Tint requirements.
- Law Enforcement – Vehicles that are maintained by a law enforcement agency and used for law enforcement purposes.
- Medical Exception – used by persons for medical reasons.
- Private Investigators
Florida Window Tint law – Medical Exemption
The department shall issue medical exemption certificates to persons with medical conditions.
For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult FL state law below.
FLORIDA STATUTES – MEDICAL EXEMPTION
Reflective Window tint in Florida
According to Florida tint law, front-side windows can have a reflective tint of 25% or less, and back-side and rear windows 35% or less of reflection.
Color Tint in Florida
According to Florida law, window tint of color is not allowed.
Window Tint Certification / Label
Florida tint law required a label to be placed on the inside left door jamb of the motor vehicle. The label shall also state the material’s trade name and the installer’s or seller’s business name.
FAQ – Florida Car Tint Laws
- Can you tint your front windows? Yes, (check the infographic for more details).
- How dark can tint be in Florida? 6% VLT allowed for multi-purpose vehicles (backside and rear windows only)
- What is the Legal Tint in Florida? Depending on the window and vehicle, please check the infographic on this page for more details.
- Is it illegal to tint your windshield in Florida? No, it is not illegal; you can have a transparent tint above the windshield’s AS-1 line.
- Is 5% tint legal in Florida? no
Benefits of Window Tinting
Window tinting blocks up to 99% of the UV rays. The car interior cools by 60%. It also can help protect from ultraviolet radiation and help protect your car’s interior from cracking or fading and looking worn-out. Another great benefit is the level of privacy, which can prevent someone who walks by to peer inside.
Car Window Tint Cost
In general, the cost may vary; for example, a basic tint for a sedan car using the classic film can cost less than $150 per vehicle. However, suppose you want a top-quality film such as ceramic window tint. In that case, it can cost up to $400 per vehicle. Of course, all depend on different factors (number of windows, type of tint, warranty). On the other hand, a cheaper option for professional tinting services is a DIY tint kit, which usually costs less than $100.
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FLORIDA STATUTES – WINDOW TINTING
*Keep in mind that Florida tint laws can change daily and may be interpreted differently in your city or county. To be sure, we recommend double-checking our information with your local DMV or Law Enforcement Authorities. Furthermore, let us know if there are any further changes to make.