If not, the back window also needs to be 70 percent VLT. If you have two side mirrors, you don’t need rear windows that let light in. Texas, one of the more lax states, only requires only 30 percent.Ĭaptain Foels said offenders are typically given “fix it” tickets, and the case is dismissed after the violation was corrected. For passenger cars made after 1992, the front windshield, front side windows, and rear side windows must let at least 70 of visible light through. Alongside that, the front side of the windows is also to follow the 70 VLT. It is one of the toughest laws in the country. Windshields and front side windows cannot block more than 30 of light transmittance. Medical Exemption to Window Tint Law The physician or optometrist letter must explain why the medical reason for requesting a window tint exemption is a. According to the NYS DMV, NYS does not permit darkened windshields or front side windows. Under New York State Law, a window tint has to let at least 70% of light pass through. Will my car pass NYS Inspection with tinted windows The simple answer is yes, but under the legal limits. But a recently passed piece of legislation in the state senate and assembly would crack down on illegal tints and it would require state inspection shops to check the windows.Ĭaptain Foels said, “Right now there’s no provision, unless you get pulled over and receive a summons to have that illegal tint removed, so if it’s going to start at the yearly inspection, maybe it’s going to decrease the amount of illegal tinted windows in New York.” The police cannot be everywhere to check every car. But under a proposed New York State law, your car will be taken off of the road all together.Ĭaptain Frederic Foels with the City of Tonawanda Police Department, said, “We see it all of the time and we try to pull them over and we have the devices to check your glass to see if it’s compliant.” (WIVB) - If you get pulled over, and your window tint is too dark, you’ll probably get a ticket.
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