New Jersey Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in New Jersey
The percent of visible light allowed through your car windows is called VLT: Visible Light Transmission. The percentage of light allowed through your film and glass in New Jersey is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.
Tint darkness for sedans:
- Windshield: No tint is allowed on the windshield.
- Front Side windows: No tint can be applied legally to this window.
- Back Side windows: Any darkness can be applied.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be applied.
Tint darkness for SUV and vans:
- Windshield: No tint is allowed on the windshield.
- Front Side windows: No tint can be applied legally to this window.
- Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
Window tint reflection in New Jersey
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. New Jersey window tint law permits a certain window reflection when using a tint so make sure you pay attention to this as well.
Tint reflection for sedans:
- Front Side windows: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
- Back Side windows: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
Tint reflection for SUV and vans:
- Front Side windows: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
- Back Side windows: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
Other New Jersey window tint rules and regulations:
New Jersey does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:
- Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
- Restricted Colors: No colors of tint are explicitly banned by New Jersey law.
- Certificates: Film manufacturers don't need to certify the film they sell in this state.
- Stickers: Stickers to identify legal tinting are not required.
- Medical Exceptions: New Jersey allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult New Jersey law.
- Penalties: Maximum $1,000 fine for first offense, and $5,000 for second or subsequent offenses (NJ Statutes 39:3-75.3)