Virginia Window Tint Law Virginia Tint Law Enacted: 1999
Window tinting laws vary from state to state and province to province. Before applying any window tinting materials, you should thoroughly review the appropriate state regulations as well as local enforcement policies to insure compliance with all applicable standards.
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN Virginia
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Virginia, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
|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 50% of light in.|
|Back Side Windows||Must allow more than 35% of light in.|
|Rear Window||Must allow more than 35% of light in.|
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN Virginia
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.
|Front Side Windows||Must not be more than 20% reflective.|
|Back Side Windows||Must not be more than 20% reflective.|
OTHER Virginia 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.|
|State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.|