Florida Window Tint Laws (2026)

In Florida, front side windows must let in at least 28% of light; back side windows 15% VLT or lighter and the rear window 15% VLT or lighter. Windshield: above the AS-1 line only, transparent.

Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.

Sedans

Windshield	Above the AS-1 line only, transparent
Front side windows	28% vlt or lighter
Back side windows	15% vlt or lighter
Rear window	15% vlt or lighter

SUVs, trucks and vans

Windshield	Above the AS-1 line only, transparent
Front side windows	28% vlt or lighter
Back side windows	6% vlt or lighter
Rear window	6% vlt or lighter

Other rules

Reflectivity, front side: 25% max
Reflectivity, back side: 35% max
Banned colors: None named in the statute
Medical exemption: Yes. The Department of Highway Safety issues medical exemption certificates and a decal for the vehicle (lupus, autoimmune and other light-limiting conditions).
Certification sticker: Required
Side mirrors if the rear is tinted: Both required
Penalty: Noncriminal traffic infraction, punished as a nonmoving violation; installers commit a second-degree misdemeanor.
Notes: 3% tolerance. Multipurpose vehicles may run 6% behind the driver.

Window tint shops in Florida

Jacksonville 8 shops Miami 7 shops Orlando 4 shops Tampa 3 shops Doral 1 shop Edgewood 1 shop Hallandale Beach 1 shop Medley 1 shop Palm Harbor 1 shop Ponte Vedra Beach 1 shop St Johns 1 shop

Questions

What is the darkest legal tint in Florida?

28% on front side windows, 15% on back side windows and 15% on the rear window, for sedans.

Is 20% tint legal in Florida?

Only on back side windows and the rear window. Front side windows need 28% or lighter.

Is 35% tint legal in Florida?

Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Florida.

Does Florida allow a medical exemption for window tint?

Yes. The Department of Highway Safety issues medical exemption certificates and a decal for the vehicle (lupus, autoimmune and other light-limiting conditions).