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New Jersey Window Tinting Laws

New Jersey Window Tinting Law Enacted: 2003

We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date
information regarding New Jersey window tinting laws. Please refer to
your local authority for current New Jersey window tint law enforcement
policies, including rules and regulations, as the final authority on
New Jersey window tint law in your area.

NEW JERSEY WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS
THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR
WINDOW TINTING

The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission
percentage. In New Jersey 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.

Window Tint Laws

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Here is what is allowed in New Jersey window tint law:

Cars, Trucks and MPVs *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles
which are Vans and SUVs
Windshield Window tint is NOT allowed on the
windshield.
Front Side Windows

Window tint is NOT allowed on the
front roll-ups.
Back Side Windows Any VLT can be applied legally on this
window. *(MPVs allow any light transmission)
Rear Window Any VLT can be applied legally on this
window. *(MPVs allow any light transmission)

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO
WINDOWS ACCORDING TO NEW JERSEY
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 No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Back Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey Tint Laws.
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