In Maryland, window tinting regulations vary depending on the type of vehicle and the specific windows being tinted. The latest guidelines for the state of Maryland indicate the following:
Passenger vehicles:
Front Side Windows: Must allow at least 35% of light to pass through.
Rear Side Windows: Can have any level of tint.
Rear window: Can have any level of tint.
Windshield: Tinting is allowed only along the top 5 inches or the AS-1 line, whichever is longer.
In Virginia, the legal limits for window tint are as follows:
Front Side Windows: The tint must allow at least 50% of outside light to pass through.
Rear Side Windows: The tint must allow at least 35% of outside light to pass through.
Rear Window: There is no specific light transmittance requirement for the rear window.
In North Carolina, the legal limits for window tinting are the following:
Front Side Windows: Must allow at least 35% of light to pass through.
Back Side Windows: Must allow at least 35% of light to pass through.
Rear Window: Must allow at least 35% of light to pass through. However, if your vehicle has side mirrors on both sides that provide a view of the rear, this limit may not apply.
Additionally, North Carolina law prohibits reflective or mirrored tinting the front side windows and requires that the tinting does not excessively impair the driver’s view.
In West Virginia, the limits for window tinting are as follows:
Windshield: Tinting is allowed only on the top 5 inches of the windshield, and it must be non-reflective.
Front Side Windows: The tint must allow at least 35% of light to pass through.
Back Side Windows: Tint must allow at least 35% of light to pass through.
Rear Window: Tint must allow at least 35% of light to pass through.
Reflective tints are generally not allowed, and there may be additional restrictions on the reflectivity of the film.
In Pennsylvania, the limits for window tinting are the following:
Windshield: Tinting is allowed only on the top three inches of the windshield, and it must be non-reflective.
Front Side Windows: Tint must allow at least 70% of light to pass through.
Back Side Windows: Tint must allow at least 70% of light to pass through.
Rear Window: Tint must allow at least 70% of light to pass through.
Finally, in Washington, D.C., the limits for window tinting are as follows:
Windshield: Tinting is allowed only on the top 5 inches of the windshield, and it must be non-reflective.
Front Side Windows: Tint must allow at least 70% of light to pass through.
Back Side Window: Tint must allow at least 70% of light to pass through.
Rear Window: Tint must allow at least 70% of light to pass through.
As with any type of regulation, it’s always a good idea to double-check with local authorities or a professional installer to ensure compliance with current laws.