Car EditorIs Your Window Tint Legal?
Check your state's legal VLT limits, calculate your true combined tint percentage, and preview any tint level on your actual car with AI.
Window Tint Checker
Check if your tint is legal & calculate combined VLT
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Factory glass VLT (most cars 70–80%)
What is VLT?
VLT (Visible Light Transmission) = how much light passes through your window. 100% = clear glass, 5% = limo dark. Each state sets a minimum VLT. Your tint must allow at least that much light through.
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Window Tint Laws by State
Front side window VLT minimums. Tap any state for full details.
Alabama
Front: 32%
Alaska
Front: 70%
Arizona
Front: 33%
Arkansas
Front: 25%
California
Front: 70%
Colorado
Front: 27%
Connecticut
Front: 35%
Delaware
Front: 70%
Florida
Front: 28%
Georgia
Front: 32%
Hawaii
Front: 35%
Idaho
Front: 35%
Illinois
Front: 35%
Indiana
Front: 30%
Iowa
Front: 70%
Kansas
Front: 35%
Kentucky
Front: 35%
Louisiana
Front: 25%
Maine
Front: 35%
Maryland
Front: 35%
Massachusetts
Front: 35%
Michigan
Front: Any
Minnesota
Front: 50%
Mississippi
Front: 28%
Missouri
Front: 35%
Montana
Front: 24%
Nebraska
Front: 35%
Nevada
Front: 35%
New Hampshire
Front: None
New Jersey
Front: None
New Mexico
Front: 20%
New York
Front: 70%
North Carolina
Front: 35%
North Dakota
Front: 50%
Ohio
Front: 50%
Oklahoma
Front: 25%
Oregon
Front: 35%
Pennsylvania
Front: 70%
Rhode Island
Front: 70%
South Carolina
Front: 27%
South Dakota
Front: 35%
Tennessee
Front: 35%
Texas
Front: 25%
Utah
Front: 43%
Vermont
Front: None
Virginia
Front: 50%
Washington
Front: 24%
Washington D.C.
Front: 70%
West Virginia
Front: 35%
Wisconsin
Front: 50%
Wyoming
Front: 28%
International Tint Laws
Regional tint regulations outside the US
All 50 States Tint Law Comparison
Sedan VLT minimums at a glance (tap a state for full details)
| State | Front | Back | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 32% | 32% | 32% |
| Alaska | 70% | 40% | 40% |
| Arizona | 33% | Any | Any |
| Arkansas | 25% | 25% | 10% |
| California | 70% | Any | Any |
| Colorado | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| Connecticut | 35% | 35% | Any |
| Delaware | 70% | Any | Any |
| Florida | 28% | 15% | 15% |
| Georgia | 32% | 32% | 32% |
| Hawaii | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Idaho | 35% | 20% | 35% |
| Illinois | 35% | 35% | Any |
| Indiana | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Iowa | 70% | Any | Any |
| Kansas | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Kentucky | 35% | 18% | 18% |
| Louisiana | 25% | 25% | 12% |
| Maine | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Maryland | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Massachusetts | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Michigan | Any | Any | Any |
| Minnesota | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Mississippi | 28% | 28% | 28% |
| Missouri | 35% | Any | Any |
| Montana | 24% | 14% | 14% |
| Nebraska | 35% | 20% | 20% |
| Nevada | 35% | Any | Any |
| New Hampshire | None | 35% | 35% |
| New Jersey | None | Any | Any |
| New Mexico | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| New York | 70% | 70% | Any |
| North Carolina | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| North Dakota | 50% | Any | Any |
| Ohio | 50% | Any | Any |
| Oklahoma | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Oregon | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Pennsylvania | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Rhode Island | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| South Carolina | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| South Dakota | 35% | 20% | 20% |
| Tennessee | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Texas | 25% | Any | Any |
| Utah | 43% | Any | Any |
| Vermont | None | Any | Any |
| Virginia | 50% | 35% | 35% |
| Washington | 24% | 24% | 24% |
| Washington D.C. | 70% | 50% | 50% |
| West Virginia | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Wisconsin | 50% | 35% | 35% |
| Wyoming | 28% | 28% | 28% |
Color coding: green = permissive · yellow = moderate · red = strict (front side windows, sedan)
Window Tint Levels Visual Guide
VLT = percentage of light that passes through. Higher number = lighter. Lower = darker.
Most states require 25–70% VLT on front windows and allow any darkness on rear.
Nearly Clear
Strictest states (CA, NY)
Medium
Most popular nationwide
Limo
Rear only in most states
Midnight Smoke
AI-generated look
Chrome Mirror
AI-generated look
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How It Works
Pick Your State
Select your location from 50 US states + 6 countries. See legal VLT minimums for every window.
Enter Your Tint %
Type the VLT% you want. Get instant LEGAL or ILLEGAL status. Calculator factors in your factory glass.
Preview on Your Car
Upload your car photo and see exactly how that tint looks. AI-powered, photorealistic, on your actual car.
What Car Owners Say
Real users who checked their tint laws before installing
“Checked Texas tint laws before my appointment and found out 25% front is the limit. Used the AI preview to see exactly how 25% looks on my Camaro. Saved me from getting a ticket with the 15% I originally wanted.”
“The VLT calculator is a game changer. I didn't realize my factory glass already blocks some light. The combined VLT showed my 35% film would actually be 26%, right at the limit for California. So glad I checked first.”
“I run a tint shop and I send every customer here before their appointment. They can check their state's laws and preview how different levels look on their car. Makes consultations so much faster.”
What is VLT and why does it matter?
VLT stands for Visible Light Transmission, the percentage of visible light that passes through your car's window glass plus any applied film. A 70% VLT window lets through 70% of light (nearly clear), while a 5% VLT window blocks 95% of light (limo dark). State tint laws set a minimum VLT for each window position, meaning your tint cannot be darker than the legal threshold. The catch: factory glass already has a VLT of around 70–80%, so when you add a 35% film to 75% factory glass, your combined VLT is only about 26%. Much darker than you might expect.
Why do tint laws vary by state?
Each state sets its own window tint regulations, resulting in significant variation. California and New York require 70% VLT on front windows (very strict), while Texas allows 25% and many states like Ohio, Arizona, and Florida have limits between 28–50%. Rear windows are typically less restricted. Most states allow any darkness behind the driver. The variation means a tint that's legal where you bought your car may be illegal if you move or drive across state lines. Always check before installing, and especially before a road trip.
This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Tint laws change frequently. Always verify current regulations with a certified installer or your local DMV before making any decisions. Car Editor is not responsible for any fines, penalties, or legal issues resulting from the use of this information.
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