State tint law
Oklahoma window tint law
Laws change and enforcement varies by area. Confirm with the Oklahoma DMV before you install.
How dark can window tint be in Oklahoma?
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 | Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line or on the top 5 inches of the windshield. | |
| Front side windows | Must let in more than 25% of light. | |
| Back side windows | Must let in more than 25% of light. | Any darkness is allowed. |
| Rear window | Must let in more than 25% of light. | Any darkness is allowed. |
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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 25% reflective.
Other Oklahoma tint rules
- Restricted colors
- Red and amber are not allowed on the tint strip at the top of the windshield. The law names no colors for the other windows, and mirrored or mirror-like film isn't allowed on any window.
- Side mirrors
- Dual side mirrors are required if the back window is tinted.
- Film certification
- Film manufacturers must certify the film they sell in the state. Ask your installer for certified film.
- Sticker
- No sticker identifying legal tint is required.
- Medical exemption
- The Commissioner of Public Safety can issue an exemption for a vehicle you own or regularly ride in, with a written attestation from an Oklahoma-licensed physician. Apply with the DPS Window Tint Exemption Application. Official form or instructions (opens in a new tab)
Enforcement and penalties in Oklahoma
- Enforcement
- Police can stop you for tint alone.
- Penalties
- A misdemeanor punished under 47 O.S. 17-101. Sources report fines of $20 to $100 for a first offense and up to $500 for repeat offenses. We couldn't read the statute directly.
Films of 25% VLT or lighter: legal on every window of a car in Oklahoma. Darker films for the rear windows are in the full collection. All car window film.
Where to find the Oklahoma tint law
These are the laws, rules and other sources we found for Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma Statutes, Title 47 § 12-422 (opens in a new tab) Justia
- Statute Oklahoma Statutes, Title 47 § 12-422 (opens in a new tab) Oklahoma State SenateSource for the color rule.
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