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Tennessee Window Tinting Laws

Tennessee Window Tinting Law Enacted: 1990

We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date
information regarding Tennessee window tinting laws. Please refer to
your 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.

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Here is what is allowed in Tennessee window tint law:

Cars, Trucks and MPVs *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles
which are Vans and SUVs
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.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than a total of
35% light in. 
*(MPVs allow any lighttransmission)
Rear Window Must allow more than a total of
35% light in. 
*(MPVs allow any light transmission)

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.

These are the current Tennessee Window Tint Laws.
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