Darkness
VLT, or Visual Light Transmission, is how one expresses the "darkness" of a film. The lower the number, the darker the film. Florida law allows a net VLT of 28% on the two front side windows, and a net VLT of 15% on the back side and rear windows. Keep in mind that this is a net VLT of the film plus the glass! Glass does not have a VLT of 100%. Most automotive glass has a VLT of 68%-82%. So the proper window film must be installed to make sure that the total net VLT is within the legal limits!
For MPV's (i.e., Limousines, off-road, etc.), back windows are limited to 6% VLT
Visual Light meters, like the one above, are used to determine what a windows light transmission is. Reflection
A films reflectiveness is also limited. For front side windows there is a limit at 25% and for the back side and rear windows this is 35%
Colors
In Florida, colored films (tint) are not allowed. (i.e., Red, Blue, Yellow, Orange, etc.)
Windshield Strips
Florida allows film on front windshields so long as such material is transparent and does not encroach upon the driver's direct forward viewing area as more particularly described and defined in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 205 and 128 as the AS/1 portion of the windshield. If no AS/1 line is visible, then 5" from the top of the windshield.
Note: You will normally find the AS/1 marking on the upper left or upper right corner of the windshield. Sometimes the AS/1 mark is in the middle, and sometimes there is no marking at all.
Window tinting laws vary from state to state. If your vehicle is within the legal limit in the state in which it is registered than you cannot be cited for illegal window tinting in another state with different laws. However, you still may be stopped!
What's the fine for illegal window tinting?
In Florida, illegal window tinting is a non-moving violation. The fine is currently $116 per infraction A police officer can write a citation for each window that is in violation!!!!! This can add up quickly!
Overview
- Current law enacted in 2005
- Net value of Film + Glass
- Car's visual light transmission (darkness) 28% front side and 15% back side
- MPV's allowed 6% on back side
- Windshield to AS/1 or 5"
- Reflection of 25% on front side and 35% on back side
- NO COLORS ALLOWED
Medical exemption
Medical exemptions are available for certain conditions where excessive light or UV rays can be very dangerous. Call or email for more information about medical window tint exemptionsThere are many good reasons to keep it legal:
- IT"S THE LAW
- You and the installer could be subject to substantial fines.
- You could be subject to legal action (Don't underestimate litigation costs!)
- Manufacturers warranties only cover installations that meet state law.
- It's the right thing to do and our reputation is important to us!
Visit Florida Window Films to find out more information about window tinting and Florida Tint laws.
4 comments
Florida is way too hot to have legal tint... I had legal tint in HS and my car would be HOT AF when i got in after school. When i got my current car I went to limo 5% tint and i've loved it. In my experience cops don't seem to care, at least in my area.. Even if i got a ticket (Knock on wood) i'll just pay it.
ReplyFuck the laws the people who make the regulations dont even understand the actual point of a regulation only reason its even a law is beacuse cops are scared lil bitches with guns and armor plate vest ...if your wearing gear that protects you from bullets be a man and take the fucking bullet ..they pull you over and point agun at you even when most are unarmed but if we point a gun back to defend ourself its considered assult ..and my last note on these stupid fucking laws just to help cops .you get pulled over and they take your weapons away for there and our safety i call bullshit this is treason against our second amendment..all you pussy cops out there if you think you have a gun for protection why cant you trust citizens with there own weapons for the same reason to protect them self from cops that think there better than the avg person fuck all of the cops out there you say you help us just to make yourself feel better but in actual results you ruin people live for minor bullshit
ReplyThanks for the comment. A darker tint does typically block more heat (but not always). An automotive window tint is designed to block heat when the vehicle is moving (cooler air is passing over the window drawing heat away). There are good reasons to have some type of limit on the available tint levels on a vehicle though, including safety for other drivers and yourself!
ReplyThanks for the comment "Unknown". There is a lot to unpack there. We do appreciate the tenacity and passion behind your views although this is just a simple post to inform Florida drivers on the legal limits of window tint for their vehicle. Stay safe, stay calm and be kind to one another!
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