New York Window Tinting Laws
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| New York Window Tint Laws |
New York Window Tinting Law Enacted: 1991
We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date
information regarding New York window tinting laws. Please refer to you
local authority for current New York window tint law enforcement
policies, including rules and regulations, as the final authority on New
York window tint law in your area.
NEW YORK WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR WINDOW TINTING
The
darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission
percentage. In New York window tint law, this percentage refers to
percentage of visible light allowed to pass through the combination of
film and the factory tint of the window.
Here is what is allowed in New York window tint law:
Cars, Trucks and MPV *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles which are Vans and SUVs
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| Windshield | Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield. | |
| Front Side Windows | Must allow more than a total of 70% light in. Transmission through glass. | |
| Back Side Windows | Must allow more than a total of 70% light in. Transmission through glass. *(MPVs allow any light transmission) | |
| Rear Window | Any VLT can be applied legally on this window. *(MPVs allow any light transmission) | |
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO NEW YORK WINDOW TINT LAW?
Tinting film can contain
metallic elements (silver mirror look) that help to reflect incoming
light and reject the glare and heat generated by visible light.
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| Front Side Windows | Not regulated by state law. | |
| Back Side Windows | Not regulated by state law. | |
OTHER NEW YORK RULES AND REGULATIONS |
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| Restricted Colors | No colors of tint are explicitly banned. | |
| Side Mirrors | Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted. | |
| Certificate Requirements | Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state. | |
| Sticker Requirements | The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film and glass on each tinted window. | |
| Medical Exemption | New York window tint law allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption for window tinting, consult your state law. | |
