HOW
DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN RHODE ISLAND?
Darkness of tint
is measured by Visible Light Transmission
percentage (VLT%). In Rhode Island, this
percentage refers to percentage of visible
light allowed in through the combination of
film and the window. |
| •
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 70% of light in. |
| • Back Side Windows |
Must allow more than 70% of light in. |
| • Rear Window |
Must allow more than 70% of light in. |
|
HOW
REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN RHODE ISLAND?
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 reference to reflectivity in the current
law. |
| • Back Side Windows |
No reference to reflectivity in the current
law. |
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| OTHER
RHODE ISLAND 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 |
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. |