HOW
DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN NEW JERSEY?
Darkness of tint
is measured by Visible Light Transmission
percentage (VLT%). In New Jersey, this
percentage refers to percentage of visible
light allowed in through the combination of
film and the window. |
•
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. |
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HOW
REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN NEW JERSEY?
Similar to sunglass
lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements
that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing
the glare and heat generated by visible light.
|
• Front Side Windows |
No metallic or mirrored appearance. |
• Back Side Windows |
No metallic or mirrored appearance. |
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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 |
State allows medical exemptions for special
tint. For more details about the specific terms
of the exemption, consult your state law. |