Tennessee Window Tint Law

Tennessee Window Tint Law Enacted: 1990

We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date information regarding Tennessee window tint law. Please refer to you local authority for current Tennessee window tint law enforcement policies, including rules and regulations, as the final authority on Tennessee window tint law in your area.

TENNESSEE WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR WINDOW TINTING The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission percentage. In Tennessee window tint law, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed to pass through the combination of film and the factory tint of the window. Here is what is allowed in Tennessee window tint law:
Windshield	Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side Windows	Must allow more than a total of 35% light in. Transmission through glass.
Back Side Windows	Must allow more than a total of 35% light in. Transmission through glass.
Rear Window	Must allow more than a total of 35% light in. Transmission through glass.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO TENNESSEE WINDOW TINT LAW? Tinting film can contain metallic elements (silver mirror look) that help to reflect incoming light and reject the glare and heat generated by visible light.
Front Side Windows	Not regulated by state law.
Back Side Windows	Not regulated by state law.
OTHER TENNESSEE RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors	No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors	No restrictions.
Certificate Requirements	Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements	The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film and glass on the driver’s side window.
Medical Exemption	Tennessee window tint law allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption for window tinting, consult your state law.