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Pennsylvania Window Tinting Laws

Pennsylvania Window Tinting Law Enacted: 1999

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

PENNSYLVANIA WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS
THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR
WINDOW TINTING

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

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Here is what is allowed in Pennsylvania 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

Must allow more than a total of 70% light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than a total of 70% light in.
*(MPVs allow any darkness to be used)
Rear Window Must allow more than a total of 70% light in.
*(MPVs allow any darkness to be used)

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON
AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO PENNSYLVANIA
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 Not regulated by state law.
Back Side Windows Not regulated by state law.

OTHER PENNSYLVANIA 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 The sticker to identify legal tinting is required
between the film and glass on the rear side
window.
Medical Exemption State 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 Pennsylvania Window Tint Laws.
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