What is the darkest legal tint in Florida?

On the front side windows, the darkest shade we fit that is legal is 35%, because at least 28% of light must get through. On the back side windows and rear window, 15% is legal on cars, SUVs, trucks and vans.

Do SUVs, trucks and vans have different rules from cars?

Yes, for the back side windows and rear window. On sedans and coupes they must let in at least 15% of light. On SUVs, trucks and vans the limit is at least 6%. The front side windows follow the same rule on every vehicle.

Can I tint my windshield in Florida?

Florida law allows non-reflective tint on the windshield above the AS-1 line only. That top strip is where a sunstrip goes. Medical exemptions exist under Florida Statute 316.29545, so check whether one applies to you.

Is 5% tint legal in Florida?

No, not without a medical exemption. 5% is darker than Florida allows on any window. Even on SUVs, trucks and vans, the back windows must let in at least 6% of light, so 15% is the darkest shade we fit that is legal there.

Do I need side mirrors if my rear window is tinted?

Yes. Florida law requires dual side mirrors when the rear window is tinted. Most cars, trucks and SUVs come with both from the factory, but check yours if a mirror is missing or broken.

Florida tint law

Florida Window Tint Law

How dark you can tint each window on cars, SUVs, trucks and vans in Florida, and which Union shades we fit in Jacksonville.

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The rules

How dark can you tint in Florida?

Florida's limits apply to the measured visible light transmission (VLT) of the glass and film together, not the film shade on the label. Factory privacy glass affects the final VLT. Front side windows need at least 28% installed VLT; windows behind the driver need at least 15% for passenger cars or 6% for qualifying multipurpose passenger vehicles. We verify classification rather than assuming every SUV, truck or van qualifies.

The least light Florida allows

28%Front

15%Back

Front side windows need at least 28% installed glass-plus-film VLT. Windows behind the driver need at least 15% for passenger cars or 6% for verified qualifying multipurpose passenger vehicles. Factory privacy glass affects the result.

Window by window

What Florida allows on each window

Window	Passenger cars	Qualifying multipurpose vehicles
Windshield	Transparent top strip above AS-1; full windshield only if lawfully eligible.	Transparent top strip above AS-1; full windshield only if lawfully eligible.
Front side windows	Installed glass plus film: at least 28% VLT	Installed glass plus film: at least 28% VLT
Back side windows	Installed glass plus film: at least 15% VLT	Installed glass plus film: at least 6% VLT
Rear window	Installed glass plus film: at least 15% VLT	Installed glass plus film: at least 6% VLT
Reflectivity, front side windows	No more than 25% reflective	No more than 25% reflective
Reflectivity, back side windows	No more than 35% reflective	No more than 35% reflective

Both side mirrors are required when rear-window treatment makes the glass nontransparent.
Medical exemptions exist under Florida Statute 316.29545.
The rules come from Florida Statutes 316.2951–316.2956.
Vehicle classification must be verified; not every SUV, truck or van automatically qualifies as a multipurpose passenger vehicle.
We check the vehicle, installed VLT, reflectivity and applicable requirements before fitting film.

Questions

Florida tint law questions

No film shade is automatically legal. Compliance depends on measured installed glass-plus-film VLT, reflectivity, window position, vehicle classification and any valid exemption. Front side windows need at least 28% installed VLT; windows behind the driver need at least 15% for passenger cars or 6% for verified qualifying multipurpose passenger vehicles. Factory privacy glass affects the result.

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Tell us your vehicle when you book. We will check the glass, vehicle classification and applicable tint requirements before installation.

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