South Carolina Window Tinting Laws
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| South Carolina Window Tint Laws |
We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date information regarding South Carolina window tinting laws. Please refer to you local authority for current South Carolina window tint law enforcement policies, including rules and regulations, as the final authority on South Carolina window tint law in your area.
SOUTH 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 South 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 South Carolina 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 along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line. |
| Front Side Windows |
Must allow more than a total of 27% light in. Transmission through glass. |
| Back Side Windows | Must allow more than a total of 27% light in. Transmission through glass. *(MPVs allow any light transmission) |
| Rear Window | Must allow more than a total of 27% light in. Transmission through glass. *(MPVs allow any light transmission) |
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO SOUTH 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.
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| Front Side Windows | Must be non-reflective. |
| Back Side Windows | Must be non-reflective. |
OTHER SOUTH CAROLINA RULES AND REGULATIONS |
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| 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 need to certify the film they sell in the state. Ask your dealer if they are using certified film. |
| Sticker Requirements | The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film and glass on each tinted window. |
| Medical Exemption | South 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. |
