We’ve all seen them cruising on South Florida streets and highways: cars with window tints so dark, you’re left wondering, is that legal? (And where can I get them?)

Of course, it’s not just an aesthetic choice. For some drivers it’s become a must to apply some degree of tint to deal with the heat in a place with temperature highs frequently in the 80s.

But how dark is legal, and what consequences could you face for breaking the rules?

Window tint darkness and reflectance

There’s two main tweaks you can do to your windows: darken them and make them more reflective, and the rules differ for each.

The percent of visible light allowed through your car windows is called VLT, short for visible light transmission.

How dark can window tints be in Florida?

As of 2025 and according to Flori

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