North Carolina Window Tint Laws

North Carolina Window Tinting Laws

North Carolina Window Tint Laws

North Carolina Window Tinting Law Enacted: 2001

We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date information regarding North Carolina window tinting laws. Please refer to you local authority for current North Carolina window tint law enforcement policies, including rules and regulations, as the final authority on North Carolina window tint law in your area.

NORTH CAROLINA WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR WINDOW TINTING The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission percentage. In North Carolina 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 North Carolina window tint law: Cars, Trucks and MPV *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles which are Vans and SUVs
Windshield	Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side Windows	Must allow more than a total of 35% light in. Transmission through glass.
Back Side Windows	Must allow more than a total of 35% light in. Transmission through glass. *(MPVs allow any light transmission)
Rear Window	Must allow more than a total of 35% light in. Transmission through glass. *(MPVs allow any light transmission)
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO NORTH CAROLINA 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.
Front Side Windows	Must not be more than a total of 20% reflective. Silver mirror look.
Back Side Windows	Must not be more than a total of 20% reflective. Silver mirror look.
OTHER NORTH CAROLINA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors	The tint colors of RED AMBER YELLOW are not allowed by state law.
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	No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
Medical Exemption	North Carolina 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.