Rhode Island Window Tint Laws

Rhode Island Window Tinting Laws

Rhode Island Window Tint Laws

 Rhode Island Window Tinting Law Enacted: 2000

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

RHODE ISLAND WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR WINDOW TINTING The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission percentage. In Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 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	Must allow more than a total of 70% light in. Transmission through glass. *(MPVs allow any light transmission)
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO RHODE ISLAND 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	Not referenced in state laws.
Back Side Windows	Not referenced in state laws.
OTHER RHODE ISLAND RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors	No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors	No restrictions.
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	Rhode Island 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.