The Tint Team in Pompano Beach is an expert in legal window tints that keep your automobile cool, fashionable, and legal on the road. Our skilled installers utilize high-quality, non-reflective film to make sure that your front side windows always let in at least 28% of visible light, which is the minimal standard in Florida. We make it easy for drivers in South Florida, including those in Miami, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and beyond, to get professional tinting at our 3204 N Powerline Rd facility. Call us at (954) 798-8468 or book your appointment online today to prevent getting expensive tickets!
Laws about window tinting in Florida in 2025
Florida’s new tint laws for 2025 say that window film can’t be too dark to keep drivers safe and able to see. For instance, all front side windows must let in at least 28% of light. There can be deeper tints behind the front seats. For example, sedans and coupes must have rear side and back windows that let in 15% light (thus 15% VLT is the darkest allowable on sedans). Trucks, vans, and SUVs can have even darker windows, with a limit of 6% on the rear windows. There can’t be any tint below the manufacturer’s AS-1 line on the windshield. All films must not reflect light (25% max reflection on front windows and 35% on rear windows).
Stay Stylish and Legal with Florida-Approved Car Tint
Drivers in Florida adore tinted automobiles for their style and comfort, but the law says that tints can’t be too dark. Our Pompano Beach store makes sure that every installation is up to Florida’s standards. Front windows must let in at least 28% of light, and back windows must let in at least 15% (or 6% for trucks and SUVs). The car above is an example of a legally tinted car that doesn’t break the law and keeps the heat and glare down. Following the rules like way keeps you safe and saves you money on fines.
All cars must follow these rules. Florida still needs 28% VLT on the front windows and 6% VLT on the back glass of bigger vehicles and SUVs. The SUV in the picture above has superior tint film on it. It fulfills legal restrictions and still looks amazing. In Florida, you can’t use colorful or “fancy” tints. The films have to be black or gray and not reflect light. The Tint Team makes sure that your tint is installed to the right VLT and reflectivity, no matter what kind of car you drive, whether it’s a sedan, coupe, truck, or van. This way, you keep cool and legal.
Florida’s Legal Window Tints for Cars
Florida law says that the darkest allowed tinting for passenger automobiles (sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks) are as follows:
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Front side windows (for the driver and passenger)
: at least 28% VLT (the darkest allowable front tint is 28%)
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Rear side and back windows:
For the rear side and back windows, the darkest permitted tint is 15% VLT.
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Windshield:
No tint below the AS-1 line on the windshield; only a non-reflective strip at the top is allowed.
Any movie that is darker than these percentages is against the law. A car’s back windows can’t have a tint of 10% or 5%, for example, because sedans need at least 15%. Before you drive, be sure your tint is within these limitations.
Florida’s legal window tints for trucks and SUVs
Trucks, SUVs, and vans are all types of multipurpose vehicles that follow the same regulations, except their back windows might be darker. The limits are:
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Front side windows:
at least 28% VLT, which is the same as vehicles.
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Rear side and back windows:
Back and rear side windows: at least 6% VLT.
The darkest permissible tint for a truck or SUV’s back windows is 6% VLT. We only use approved films, so even if you tint an SUV to the max 6%, it is still safe and legal.
Serving all of South Florida: Areas Served and Directions
We are delighted to service consumers all throughout the Miami area. Our Pompano Beach store at 3204 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach is simple to get to from any major highway. Common routes are:
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Miami, FL:
Miami, FL: Take I-95 north to Exit 38 (North Powerline Rd) and head west. Go a little farther to get to our store.
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North Miami Beach, FL:
To get to North Miami Beach, FL, take I-95 N to Exit 38 (N Powerline Rd). To get to us, go west on Powerline.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL:
Fort Lauderdale, FL: Take I-95 north to Exit 38 (N Powerline Rd). At the exit, turn left (west) onto Powerline.
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Parkland, FL:
To get to Parkland, FL, take I-95 south (via I-75 or local connectors) to Exit 38 (N Powerline Rd), then go west.
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Plantation, FL:
From Plantation, FL, drive east to I-95 N, then continue to Exit 38 (N Powerline Rd) and head west to our store.
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Coral Springs, Margate, and Coconut Creek:
FL: Take I-95 S to Exit 38 (N Powerline Rd) and go west.
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Miramar, FL:
To get to Miramar, FL, take I-95 N to Exit 38 and then head west on Powerline Rd.
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Oakland Park, FL:
To get to Oakland Park, FL, use I-95 N to Exit 38 (N Powerline Rd) and head west.
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Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, and Lighthouse Point, Florida:
These Broward cities are quite close to each other. For example, from Deerfield Beach, drive I-95 N to Exit 38. From Pompano Beach, use local roads to go to Powerline Rd.
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Boca Raton / Delray Beach / Boynton Beach, FL:
To get to Pompano Beach from Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or Boynton Beach, FL, take I-95 (or Florida’s Turnpike) north and get off at Exit 38 (Powerline Rd).
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West Palm Beach/Jupiter, FL:
Take I-95 south to Exit 38 (N Powerline Rd), then go west on Powerline.
All of the routes take you to N Powerline Road. From Exit 38, it’s only a short drive west on Powerline to get to us. Our store has free parking for customers.
Questions that are often asked
Q: Is it legal to tint windows in Florida?
A: Yes, Florida lets you tint your windows, but only within the state’s borders. All front side windows must let in at least 28% VLT. The back and rear side windows can be darker (15% for sedans and 6% for SUVs and trucks). It is legal as long as your tint film follows these requirements. A 30% tint (30% VLT) is legal everywhere, however a 10% tint would break the front-window restriction and be too dark for the back of a sedan.
Q: In Florida, what is the darkest permitted tint?
A: The darkest permitted tint for passenger cars is 15% VLT on the back windows and 28% on the front glass. The deepest allowable tint for trucks, vans, and SUVs is 6% VLT on the back windows. The front windows stay at 28%. These percentages show how much light the film lets through; films with lower percentages (darker films) are not allowed.
Q: Is it legal to tint windows in New Jersey?
A: You can’t tint the front windshield or any of the front side windows in New Jersey unless you have a medical reason. You can tint the back windows more easily. In real life, most drivers in NJ maintain their front windows fully clear and just tint their back windows, or they receive a medical permission.
Q: Is it okay to have window tinting in New York?
A: Yes, however, New York mandates a minimum of 70% VLT on front and side windows (far lighter than Florida’s requirement). Rear windows on any car can be tinted to any darkness in NY. In New York, you could utilize a privacy tint on the back glass, but the front doors must be almost clear (70% VLT). If the rear tint is darker than 70%, you need two side mirrors.
Q: In Florida, how dark may the front windows be legally?
A: Florida law says that all front side windows must let in at least 28% of visible light. The tint can’t be darker than 28% VLT, in other words. This makes sure that drivers can see. It would be against the law to have 15% or 10% VLT film on the front doors.
Q: In Florida, is it permissible to have tinted windows?
A: No. It is illegal in Florida to use films that are not black or gray. Filmmakers and state laws say that the tint must not be colored (neutral tone). Florida doesn’t allow any tinted film that has a visible color, such blue, red, gold, etc., no matter what its VLT is. Only regular black or charcoal films are legal on the road.
Are you ready to tint? Get in touch with The Tint Team now!
The Tint Team can help you stay cool, safe, and ticket-free. To make an appointment, call us at (954) 798-8468 or go to thetintteam.com. Our Pompano Beach store is the best place in South Florida to get window tinting, and we promise that all of our work meets Florida’s legal tint regulations. We can help you acquire the style and feel you want while still following Florida’s 2025 tint standards. Don’t wait! Drive in or make an appointment online right now to get your ride upgraded!
Sources: Florida Department of Highway Safety, New York legislation, and New Jersey DMV are all sources of information about Florida’s tint laws.
