Comprehensive, website‑ready chart of legal Visible Light Transmission (VLT) and related rules for passenger cars and MPVs (SUVs/vans) in all 50 states + D.C. Values are reported as NET (film + glass) unless otherwise noted. Last reviewed: August 24, 2025.
Disclaimer: This is an informational summary. Always verify with current state statutes and enforcement guidance. Louisiana was updated to reflect Act 143 (2025), lowering front‑side VLT to 25% as of Aug 1, 2025. Some states include addenda (e.g., Illinois, Texas) and vehicle‑type nuances. “MPV” = multi‑purpose vehicles (SUVs/vans/pickups as defined by state law). “AS‑1” refers to the manufacturer’s AS‑1 line on the windshield.
Source baseline: International Window Film Association (IWFA) state law chart; augmented for recent changes.
| State | Law Type | Windshield | Front Side (Car) | Back Side (Car) | Back Side (MPV) | Rear (Car) | Rear (MPV) | Reflectivity (F/B) | Colors / Notes | Mirrors | Film Cert | Sticker / Location | Medical Exemption | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | NET | 6″ | 32% | 32% | ANY | 32% | ANY | 20% / 20% | N/S | No | Yes | Spec / All | Yes | 3% |
| Alaska | NET | 5″ | 70% | 40% | ANY | 40% | ANY | NMMA / NMMA | R, A, Y | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Arizona | NET | AS‑1 | 33% | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | 35% / 35% | R, A | Yes | No | No | Yes | 3% |
| Arkansas | NET | 5″ | 25% | 25% | 10% | 10% | 10% | NR / NR | N/S | No | No | Spec / Driver | Yes | 3% |
| California | NET | 4″ | 70% | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | MNIR / MNIR | R, A, B | Yes | Yes | Spec / Driver | Yes* | |
| Colorado | NET | 4″ | 27% | 27% | 27% | 27% | 27% | NMMA / NMMA | R, A | Yes | No | No | No | 3% |
| Connecticut | NET | AS‑1 | 35% | 35% | ANY | ANY | ANY | 21% / 27% | N/S | Yes | Yes | Spec / All | No | 3% |
| Delaware | NET | AS‑1 | 70% | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | NR / NR | N/S | Yes | No | Spec / Driver | Yes | |
| Florida | NET | AS‑1 | 28% | 15% | 6% | 15% | 6% | 25% / 35% | All colors | Yes | No | Spec / Door | Yes | |
| Georgia | NET | 6″ | 32% | 32% | ANY | 32% | ANY | 20% / 20% | R, A | No | No | No | Yes | 3% |
| Hawaii | NET | 4″ | 35% | 35% | ANY | 35% | ANY | NR / NR | N/S | Yes | No | No | No | 6% |
| Iowa | NET | AS‑1 | 70% | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | NE / NE | N/S | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Idaho | FILM | AS‑1 | 35% | 20% | ANY | 35% | ANY | 35% / 35% | N/S | Yes | No | No | Yes | 3% |
| Illinois | NET | 6″ | See addendum | See addendum rules (varies by vehicle/combination) | — | N/S | Yes | No | No | Yes | 5% | |||
| Indiana | VAGUE | AS‑1 | 30% | 30% | VAGUE | 30% | VAGUE | 25% / 25% | N/S | No | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Kansas | NET | AS‑1 | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% | MBNR / MBNR | R, A, Y | Yes | No | No | No | |
| Kentucky | FILM | AS‑1 | 35% | 18% | 8% | 18% | 8% | 25% / 25% | N/S | No | Yes | Spec / Door | No | |
| Louisiana | NET | AS‑1 | 25% Updated Aug 1, 2025 | 25% | ANY | 12% | ANY | 20% / 20% | N/S | No | Yes | Spec / Driver | Yes | |
| Massachusetts | NET | 6″ | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% / 35% | N/S | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Maine | NET | AS‑1 | 35% | 35% | ANY | 35% | ANY | MBNR / MBNR | N/S | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Maryland | NET | 5″ | 35% | 35% | ANY | 35% | ANY | None / None | R, A, Y | Yes | Yes | Spec / All | Yes | |
| Michigan | NET | 4″ | 4″ band only | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | 35% / 35% | N/S | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Minnesota | VAGUE | None | 50% | 50% | ***V | 50% | ***V | 20% / 20% | N/S | No | No | Spec / Driver | Yes | 3% |
| Missouri | NET | AS‑1 | 35% | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | 35% / 35% | N/S | Yes | No | No | Yes | 3% |
| Mississippi | NET | AS‑1 | 28% | 28% | ANY | 28% | ANY | 20% / 20% | N/S | No | Yes | Spec / All | Yes | |
| Montana | FILM | AS‑1 | 24% | 14% | ANY | 14% | ANY | 35% / 35% | N/S | No | No | Recommend | Yes | |
| North Carolina | NET | AS‑1 | 35% | 35% | ANY | 35% | ANY | 20% / 20% | R, A, Y | Yes | No | No | Yes | |
| North Dakota | NET | 70% | 50% | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | NR / NR | N/S | Yes | No | No | No | |
| Nebraska | NET | AS‑1 or 5″ | 35% | 20% | 35% | 20% | 35% | 35% / 35% | ***R, A, Y | Vague | No | No | Yes | |
| New Hampshire | NET | 6″ | No tint | 35% | ANY | 35% | ANY | NR / NR | N/S | Yes | No | No | No | |
| New Jersey | NET | None | No tint | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | NMMA / NMMA | N/S | Yes | No | No | Yes | |
| New Mexico | NET | AS‑1 or 5″ | 20% | 20% | ANY | 20% | ANY | None / None | ***R, A, Y | Yes | Yes | Spec / All | Yes | |
| Nevada | NET | AS‑1 | 35% | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | None / None | N/S | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| New York | NET | 6″ | 70% | 70% | ANY | ANY | ANY | NR / NR | N/S | Yes | No | Spec / All | Yes | |
| Ohio | NET | 70% | 50% | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | MNIR / MNIR | R, Y | Yes | Yes | Spec / All | Yes | 3% |
| Oklahoma | NET | AS‑1 or 5″ | 25% | 25% | ANY | 25% | ANY | 25% / 25% | N/S | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Oregon | NET | 6″ | 35% | 35% | ANY | 35% | ANY | 13% / 13% | R, G, A, Y, BK banned | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Pennsylvania | NET | None | 70% | 70% | ANY | 70% | ANY | NR / NR | N/S | Yes | No | Spec / All | Yes | |
| Rhode Island | NET | AS‑1 | 70% | 70% | ANY | 70% | ANY | None / None | N/S | No | No | No | Yes | |
| South Carolina | NET | AS‑1 | 27% | 27% | ANY** | 27% | ANY | MBNR / MBNR | R, A, Y | Yes | Yes | Spec / All | Yes | |
| South Dakota | NET | AS‑1 | 35% | 20% | NR | 20% | NR | NR / NR | N/S | No | Yes | Spec / All | Yes | |
| Tennessee | NET | AS‑1 | 35% | 35% | ANY | 35% | ANY | NR / NR | N/S | No | No | Spec / Driver | Yes | |
| Texas | NET | AS‑1 or 5″ | See addendum | 25% | 25% | — | — | — | R, B, A | Yes | Yes | Spec / Driver | Yes | |
| Utah | NET | AS‑1 | 43% | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | NMMA / NMMA | N/S | Yes | No | No | Yes | |
| Vermont | NET | AS‑1 | No tint | ANY | ANY | ANY | ANY | NR / NR | N/S | Yes | No | No | No | |
| Virginia | NET | AS‑1 | 50% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 20% / 20% | R, A, Y | Yes | No | No | Yes | 7% |
| Washington | NET | 6″ | 24% | 24% | ANY | 24% | ANY | 35% / 35% | R, Y, G, BK | Yes | Yes | Spec / Driver | Yes | 3% |
| Washington, D.C. | NET | AS‑1 or 5″ | 70% | 50% (cars) / 35% (MPV) | 50% (cars) / 35% (MPV) | 50% | 35% | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| West Virginia | NET | 5″ | 35% | 35% | ANY | 35% | ANY | 20% / 20% | R, A, Y | Yes | Yes | Spec / All | Yes | |
| Wisconsin | NET | AS‑1 | 50% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% | MBNR / MBNR | N/S | Yes | No | No | Yes | |
| Wyoming | NET | AS‑1 or 5″ | 28% | 28% | ANY | 28% | ANY | 20% / 20% | N/S | Yes | No | No | Yes | |
Legend: NET – combined glass + film VLT; FILM – refers to film VLT; MBNR – must be non‑reflective; NMMA – no metallic/mirrored appearance; MNIR – must not increase reflectivity; N/S – not specified; ***V – exemption detail; AS‑1 – manufacturer’s AS‑1 line.