You have probably heard of legal restrictions and regulations regarding tinted windows on vehicles in the United States. There are, in fact, several rules governing the use of window tint on automobiles such as cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), vans and other kinds of commercial and passenger vehicles intended for driving on public roadways. Window tint laws do vary state by state (or province by province if you live in Canada, eh?). The state of Florida has its own set of laws on the books that regulate the use and installation of window films for the purpose of tinting the windows on a motor vehicle in the state of Florida. Before applying window film to your vehicle, including having work done on your vehicle in another state, you should be aware of the various Florida laws that govern the practices behind the use of window tint. Make sure not to get yourself into trouble for not complying with one or more state laws here in Florida. It can be expensive and troublesome! Trust the experts at Suntamers, Inc. in Bonita Springs to help guide you through the legal paths to tinted windows and be in full compliance of the law. Tint Transparency Rules in Florida Transparency is how dark your tint can be in a nutshell. How thick is the tint or how well can you see through it? There are some states, particularly in the Midwest, where the restrictions are very tight, as is enforcement of the code of the law. The main window that the law is concerned with seems to be the windshield, for obvious reasons. On the vehicle’s windshield, Florida law states that drivers and vehicle owners must allow more than 15 percent of light to pass through the back side windows and rear window. The front side windows must allow for 28 percent of the natural light to pass through. As far as the windshield is concerned, you may have non-reflective tint along the top, above the AS-1 line. Some vehicles do not have an AS-1 line and may be illegal to tint. The AS-1 line is an area that represents a shade band of an average male height and eye position. Talk to the window tinting pros and expert technicians at Suntamers, Inc. in Bonita Springs, Florida to get the information needed to make a decision about window film installation on your vehicle. Get the right transparency and avoid legal problems altogether. Reflectivity of Tinted Windows and Florida Law In addition to laws that regulate the “darkness” or transparency of window film and its installation on your vehicle in Florida, there are also rules governing the reflectivity of the film as well. Some specialized window film contains a metallic quality that helps keep the heat out so you stay cool and it also reduces glare. These reflective window films are kind of like sunglasses that look mirrored. They produce a similar effect. In Florida, both front and back side windows must not be more than 25 percent reflective. If you need help making a decision about legal tinting options for your car, truck or other transportation, come see us in Bonita Springs.