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North Carolina Window Tinting Laws

North Carolina Window Tinting Law Enacted: 2001

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

NORTH CAROLINA WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS
THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR
WINDOW TINTING

The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission
percentage. In North Carolina 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 North Carolina window tint law:

Cars, Trucks and MPVs *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles
which are Vans and SUVs
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 a total of 35% light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than a total of 35% light in.
*(MPVs allow any light transmission)
Rear Window Must allow more than a total of 35% light in.
*(MPVs allow any light transmission)

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON
AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO NORTH CAROLINA
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 Must not be more than a total of 20%
reflective (silver mirror look).
Back Side Windows Must not be more than a total of 20%
reflective (silver mirror look).

OTHER NORTH CAROLINA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors The tint colors of Red, Amber, and Yellow
are not allowed by state law.
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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina Window Tint Laws.
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