State tint law

Florida window tint law

Law enacted 1991 · VLT measured on: film and glass combined · Last checked September 26, 2026

Laws change and enforcement varies by area. Confirm with the Florida DMV before you install.

How dark can window tint be in Florida?

Darkness is measured as visible light transmission (VLT): the percentage of light that gets through. A lower number means darker tint.

Tolerance: None is written into the law.

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How reflective can tint be?

Front side windows

Must not be more than 25% reflective.

Back side windows

Must not be more than 35% reflective.

Other Florida tint rules

Restricted colors

No tint colors are banned.

Side mirrors

Dual side mirrors are required if the back window is tinted.

Film certification

Film manufacturers don't need to certify the film they sell in the state.

Sticker

A sticker identifying legal tint is required on the inside of the driver's side door jamb.

Medical exemption

Apply to FLHSMV for a medical exemption certificate (form HSMV 83390) for lupus, another autoimmune disease or a condition that requires limited exposure to light. It can cover the windshield, side and rear windows, lists the vehicle, can't be transferred and ends when the vehicle is sold. A fee may apply (316.29545). Official form or instructions (opens in a new tab)

Enforcement and penalties in Florida

Enforcement

Police can stop you for tint alone. Selling or installing film that breaks the law is a second-degree misdemeanor for the seller or installer (Statutes 316.2956(3)).

Penalties

A noncriminal, nonmoving traffic infraction for the driver (316.2956(1)), so no license points. Sources differ on the amount: the state base penalty for a nonmoving violation is $30 plus county court costs (318.18(2)), and the total is commonly reported at about $100 to $150.

How the Florida tint law has changed

The changes we could document, newest first, each with its source. Where we only know that our older records differ from today's law, we say so rather than guess a date.

1. 1984, 1991, 1999

   Law change Side window rule passed, then amended twice

   Florida's side window statute (316.2953, today at least 28% on the front sides) was first passed in 1984 (ch. 84-296) and amended in 1991 (ch. 91-42) and 1999 (ch. 99-248). We haven't read the 1991 and 1999 acts to say exactly what each changed.

   Source: Florida Statutes 316.2953, history note (Online Sunshine)

Films of 28% VLT or lighter: legal on every window of a car in Florida. Darker films for the rear windows are in the full collection. All car window film.

Where to find the Florida tint law

These are the laws, rules and other sources we found for Florida. We list all of them rather than picking one, so you can read them yourself and decide. Laws change, so check the current text before you install.

• Statute Florida Statutes §§ 316.2951 to 316.2957 (opens in a new tab) Florida Senate
• Statute Florida Statutes 318.18(2) (penalty for nonmoving violations) (opens in a new tab) Florida LegislatureSets the $30 state base penalty; counties add court costs.

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