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New Jersey Window Tinting Laws

New Jersey Window Tinting Law Enacted: 2003

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

NEW JERSEY WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR WINDOW TINTING

The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission percentage. In New Jersey 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.

Window Tint Laws

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Here is what is allowed in New Jersey window tint law:

Cars, Trucks and MPVs *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles which are Vans and SUVs

Windshield Window tint is NOT allowed on the windshield.
Front Side Windows

Window tint is NOT allowed on the front roll-ups.

Back Side Windows Any VLT can be applied legally on this window. *(MPVs allow any light transmission)
Rear Window Any VLT can be applied legally on this window. *(MPVs allow any light transmission)

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO NEW JERSEY 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 No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Back Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.

OTHER NEW JERSEY RULES AND REGULATIONS

Restricted Colors No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
Medical Exemption New Jersey 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.

These are the current New Jersey Tint Laws. Find Window Tint Laws for other states by ( clicking here )