Florida Window Tint Laws: What You Need to Know

When it comes to tinting your vehicle’s windows in Florida, it’s important to balance style, comfort, and compliance. Florida has specific tinting laws designed to keep drivers safe while protecting against glare and excessive darkness. Here’s everything you should know before getting your windows tinted — and how Tony Tints LLC ensures your tint stays 100% street-legal. 

Window tinting offers real benefits: it reduces heat, blocks harmful UV rays, adds privacy, and makes your car look amazing. But if your tint is too dark or reflective, you could face fines or be required to remove it. Working with a professional installer ensures your tint not only looks great but also meets Florida’s legal limits. 

The amount of light allowed through your tint is called Visible Light Transmission (VLT). Florida’s VLT requirements vary depending on the type of vehicle: 

For Sedans:

• 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
   
• Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line
   

For Trucks, SUVs, and Vans:

• 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
   
• Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the AS-1 line

Now that you know what’s legal, let’s talk about what happens if you go darker than the law allows.

If your tint is darker than Florida’s limits, you could get a $116 ticket for each window that doesn’t meet the standard.

For example, a Toyota Corolla with eight side windows plus a rear window could rack up nine separate tickets — totaling over $1,000 in fines.

It’s also illegal to tint your entire windshield. Florida law only allows a non-reflective strip above the AS-1 line.

And here’s the big one — tint violations are a primary offense. That means an officer can pull you over just because your tint looks too dark, even if you haven’t done anything else wrong.

At Tony Tints LLC, I make sure every customer understands Florida’s tint laws and the risks before choosing their shade.

If you want to stay legal, I’ll guide you through compliant options.
If you want to go darker for the look or comfort, that’s your call — I’ll still make sure your installation looks sharp, clean, and professional.

Florida law also limits how reflective your tint can be.

• Front side windows: Can’t be more than 25% reflective
   
• Back side windows: Can’t be more than 35% reflective
   

Tint colors not allowed in Florida:
Red, amber, and blue tints are strictly prohibited.

Some drivers qualify for darker tint due to medical conditions (like light sensitivity or lupus). A special medical exemption permit can be obtained through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). If you believe you qualify, Tony can apply tint within the approved limits for medical exemption holders. 

DIY tint kits or cheap installations can lead to uneven tint, bubbling, or even illegal results. As a professional mobile installer, Tony Tints LLC:

• Uses HITEK Super Ceramic Films with lifetime warranty
   
•  Performs installs in garage or other ideal enclosed space for precision results.
   
• Ensures your tint meets Florida’s legal VLT limits, if desired
   

This combination of quality film and expert installation helps you enjoy cooler interiors and a flawless look — without worrying about compliance.

Whether you’re in Oakleaf Plantation, Orange Park, Middleburg, or nearby Jacksonville areas, Tony Tints LLC can help you stay on the right side of the law while upgrading your ride.

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