State tint law
New Jersey window tint law
Laws change and enforcement varies by area. Confirm with the New Jersey DMV before you install.
How dark can window tint be in New Jersey?
Darkness is measured as visible light transmission (VLT): the percentage of light that gets through. A lower number means darker tint.
| Window | Cars | SUVs and vans |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | No tint is allowed on the windshield. | |
| Front side windows | No tint is allowed on this window. | |
| Back side windows | Any darkness is allowed. | Any darkness is allowed. |
| Rear window | Any darkness is allowed. | Any darkness is allowed. |
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How reflective can tint be?
- Front side windows
- No metallic or mirrored appearance.
- Back side windows
- No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Other New Jersey 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
- No sticker identifying legal tint is required.
- Medical exemption
- Apply to the MVC with a certification from an ophthalmologist or a physician licensed in New Jersey or a bordering state for a photosensitivity condition: polymorphous light eruption, persistent light reactivity, actinic reticuloid, porphyria, solar urticaria, lupus erythematosus or another condition the MVC accepts. The certificate or card lasts up to 48 months and can cover the windshield and windows (N.J.S.A. 39:3-75.1 and 75.2).
Enforcement and penalties in New Jersey
- Enforcement
- Police can stop you for any film on the front side windows. With a medical exemption, you must show the MVC certificate or card to police on request and to the inspector at inspection (N.J.S.A. 39:3-75.2).
- Penalties
- Sources differ. The equipment article's general penalty (39:3-79) is a fine of up to $25 plus court costs, while guides commonly quote $100 or more. Not carrying a valid medical certificate is a fine of up to $100, which a judge may dismiss if you show a certificate that was valid that day. Installers who break the medical-film rules face up to $1,000, and $5,000 for a repeat offense (39:3-75.3).
How the New Jersey 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.
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Proposed Bill would add tint checks to inspections
Assembly Bill 4233 (2026-2027 session) would restate that no tint is allowed on the windshield and front side windows (except the top of the windshield and medical exemptions) and would make legal tint a condition for passing inspection. Introduced; not law as of September 2026.
Where to find the New Jersey tint law
These are the laws, rules and other sources we found for New Jersey. 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 New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-75.1 (opens in a new tab) Justia
- Statute New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-74 (opens in a new tab) Justia
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