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California Window Tint Law

California Tint Law Enacted: 1999

HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN CALIFORNIA? Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In California, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.

Windshield                                         Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the                                                                     windshield Front Side Windows                       Must allow more than 70% of light in. Back Side Windows                         Any darkness can be used. Rear Window                                     Any darkness can be used.

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN CALIFORNIA? Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.

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Front Side Windows                          Must not be more reflective than a standard window. Back Side Windows                             Must not be more reflective than a standard window.

OTHER CALIFORNIA RULES AND REGULATIONS Restricted Colors                           The tint color(s) of RED are not legal 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                               State law does NOT allow medical exemptions that                                                                               would allow  use special tint.

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