Illinois Window Tint Law
Illinois Window Tint Law Enacted: 2009 |
| Illinois Window Tint Laws |
ILLINOIS WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR WINDOW TINTING
The
darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission
percentage. In Illinois 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 Illinois 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 | No tint can be applied legally to this window. |
| Back Side Windows | No tint can be applied legally to this window. *(MPVs allow no tint) |
| Rear Window | No tint can be applied legally to this window. *(MPVs allow no tint) |
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO ILLINOIS 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 ILLINOIS 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 | No sticker to identify legal tinting is required. |
| Medical Exemption | Illinois 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. |
