Legal Window Tint In North Carolina

The legal window tint in North Carolina (NC) varies depending upon the type of vehicle and the window location.

Passenger Vehicles

• The windshield of the vehicle may be tinted only along the top of the windshield and the tinting may not extend more than five inches below the top of the windshield or below the AS1 line of the windshield, whichever measurement is longer.
• Side windows are allowed 35% tint darkness.
• The rear window is allowed 35% tint darkness.
• Tint reflection on side windows must not exceed 20%
• Tinted film must not be red, yellow or amber

Multipurpose Vehicles

• The windshield of the vehicle may be tinted only along the top of the windshield and the tinting may not extend more than five inches below the top of the windshield or below the AS1 line of the windshield, whichever measurement is longer.
• Front seat side windows are allowed 35% tint darkness
• Backseat side and rear windows are allowed any tint darkness
• Tinted film must not be red, yellow or amber

Exceptions

• A window of an excursion passenger vehicle
• Windows of motor homes and ambulances
• Rear window of a property-hauling vehicle
• A vehicle that is registered in another state may use the tint regulations of that state
• A vehicle that has a medical exception permit

Remember that violating the window tint laws can result in fines or removal of the tint.

Read more about our window tints here. Visit the official North Carolina DMV website here to read more about window tint laws in North Carolina.