If you’re tinting your vehicle in Florida, the big thing to know is VLT% (Visible Light Transmission). The lower the number, the darker the tint.
Below is a simple guide to legal tint limits in Florida for cars, SUVs, vans, and trucks, plus the key rules most people miss (windshield strip, reflectivity, and mirror requirements).
Front side windows (driver and passenger):
Must allow at least 28% light (28% VLT or lighter)
Reflectivity must be 25% or less
Rear side windows + rear window:
Must allow at least 15% light for most vehicles
Multipurpose vehicles (SUVs/vans) may go darker to 6% VLT
Reflectivity must be 35% or less
Windshield:
Tint is allowed only as a strip along the top of the windshield (AS-1 area)
Window | Legal VLT (Light Allowed) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Front side windows | 28% VLT or lighter | Reflectivity ≤ 25% |
Rear side windows | 15% VLT or lighter | Reflectivity ≤ 35% |
Rear window | 15% VLT or lighter | Reflectivity ≤ 35% |
Windshield | Top strip only | Must stay in AS-1 portion |
Not sure if your vehicle counts as "multipurpose"? If it’s an SUV/van style body, it usually does. When in doubt, we’ll help you choose a legal option.
| Window | Legal VLT (Light Allowed) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Front side windows | 28% VLT or lighter | Reflectivity ≤ 25% |
| Rear side windows | 6% VLT or lighter allowed | Multipurpose vehicles only |
| Rear window | 6% VLT or lighter allowed | Multipurpose vehicles only |
| Windshield | Top strip only | Must stay in AS-1 portion |
Florida allows sunscreening material only along a strip at the top of the windshield, defined by the AS-1 portion. Anything beyond that can cause visibility issues and may result in a ticket.
If your rear window is made nontransparent by tint/covering, Florida requires side mirrors on both sides.
Florida also limits reflectivity (the "mirror" look):
• Front side windows: ≤ 25% reflectivity
• Windows behind the driver: ≤ 35% reflectivity
Florida requires installers/sellers to provide a compliance label, and the installer must place it on the inside left door jamb. This label shows the film meets Florida requirements and includes identification details.
Florida also allows a measurement tolerance of plus or minus 3%.
Florida issues medical exemption certificates for certain conditions requiring limited light exposure. If approved, the certificate can allow tint that would otherwise exceed standard limits.
We’re happy to discuss options if you’re pursuing a medical exemption.
Whether you want cooler cabin temps, reduced glare, UV protection, or privacy, we’ll help you choose the right film and keep it Florida-legal.
24690 Sandhill Blvd Unit 604, Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 625‑9666
info@sgtint.com
It means the window must allow at least 28% of visible light to pass through. Lower numbers are darker.
In Florida, the windshield rule is still top strip only (AS-1 portion), regardless of film type.
Not for typical passenger cars. Multipurpose vehicles can go down to 6% VLT on windows behind the driver, but not on the front side windows.
This page is for general information. Tint laws and enforcement can vary, so if you have a special case, ask our team and we’ll point you toward a compliant solution.
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