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Window Tint Darkness: Window Tinting Laws in Pennsylvania
Your visible light transmission, or VLT, is the percentage of light allowed through your window glass in Pennsylvania. It differs for vans, sedans, and SUVs, so be sure you’re looking at the appropriate VLT for your vehicle.
Sedans: The front side windows, rear side windows, and rear window must allow over 70% of light into the vehicle. The windshield must also allow over 70% of light in, with the exception of the top three inches.
SUVs and vans: The front side windows must allow over 70% of light in. The front side, rear side, and rear window can be tinted to any darkness level. The windshield must also allow 70% of light in, with the exception of the top three inches.
Window Tint Reflection
One purpose of window tint is to reflect light, which helps reduce heat and glare inside the vehicle. Pennsylvania law allows a certain level of reflection with a tint, depending on the vehicle type.
Sedans: The front side windows and rear side windows can’t have any mirrored or metallic tint.
SUVs and vans: The front side windows and rear side windows can’t have any mirror or metallic tint.
Additional Pennsylvania Window Tint Laws
There are a few additional considerations when you plan to tint your vehicle’s windows and want to stay legal in Pennsylvania. These laws and regulations include:
Side mirrors, if the rear window is tinted.
A sticker to acknowledge legal window tinting.
No requirement for film manufacturers to sell film.
No color exclusions for window tint.
Medical exemptions for special medical circumstances that require a special window tint.
These laws and regulations are for the state of Pennsylvania, but individual counties or localities may have different regulations. Before tinting your vehicle’s windows, be sure to check the current laws through your local Department of Motor Vehicles or law enforcement agency.
