Not legal advice · Last reviewed 2026-09-07
Florida window tint laws
This page restates Fla. Stat. §§ 316.2952–316.2954 so drivers can ask a shop better questions. It is not a permit, a measurement, or a substitute for the official text. Combined glass-plus-film readings are what officers and inspection stations typically use.
Official source: Florida Senate, § 316.2953
What the cited statute says
- Front side windows
- § 316.2953 allows sunscreening on windows forward of or adjacent to the driver if, tested on that vehicle’s glass, total solar reflectance of visible light is not more than 25% (nonfilm side) and light transmittance is at least 28%.
- Windows behind the driver
- § 316.2954 generally requires at least 15% light transmittance and not more than 35% reflectance on the rear window glass. Multipurpose passenger vehicles may go to 6% transmittance under the same reflectance cap.
- Rear window mirrors
- A nontransparent rear window is allowed only if the vehicle has side mirrors on both sides that meet § 316.294.
- Windshield
- § 316.2952 generally bans sunscreening on the windshield except a transparent strip along the top that does not encroach on the AS/1 portion described in FMVSS 205.
Other details in the source
- Florida measures film on the specific vehicle glass, not the box rating alone.
- Violations of these sections are noncriminal, nonmoving traffic infractions under chapter 318.
Independently checked shops in Florida
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Common questions
- Is this the legal window tint percentage in Florida?
- It is a plain-language summary of Fla. Stat. §§ 316.2952–316.2954 as we read it on 2026-09-07. The official text controls, measurement methods vary, and medical or vehicle-type exceptions can change the result.
- Where can I find window tint shops in Florida?
- Tint Record currently publishes independently checked shop pages for Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Aventura, Casselberry, Celebration, and other cities.