Tennessee window tint laws permit 70% VLT on windshields. All other windows may have 35% VLT (must allow more than 35% of light in). These tinting laws are valid for all vehicle types.
Tennessee Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in Tennessee
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 Tennessee is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.
Tint darkness for sedans:
- Windshield: Must allow more than 70% of light in; any darkness on AS-1 line.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Tint darkness for SUV and vans:
- Windshield: Must allow more than 70% of light in; any darkness on AS-1 line.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Window tint reflection in Tennessee
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Tennessee 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 Tennessee window tint rules and regulations:
Tennessee does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:
- Side Mirrors: No restrictions on side mirrors.
- Restricted Colors: No colors of tint are explicitly restricted.
- Certificates: Film manufacturers are not required to certify the film they sell in Tennessee.
- Stickers: The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on the driver’s side window.
- Medical Exceptions: Tennessee law allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.