Tennessee Window Tint Laws [Updated 2025]
Complete Guide to Window Tinting Regulations in Tennessee
Quick Facts
Law Established
Enacted: 1990
Medical Exemptions
Allows medical exemptions for special tint. Refer to local regulations for details.
Window Tint Requirements By Vehicle Type
Sedans
Windshield:
Needs to allow over 70% light transmission.
Reflection: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
Front Side Windows:
Needs to allow over 35% light transmission.
Reflection: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
Back Side Windows:
Needs to allow over 35% light transmission.
Reflection: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
Rear Window:
Needs to allow over 35% light transmission.
Reflection: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
SUVs & Vans
Windshield:
Needs to allow over 70% light transmission.
Reflection: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
Front Side Windows:
Needs to allow over 35% light transmission.
Reflection: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
Back Side Windows:
Needs to allow over 35% light transmission.
Reflection: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
Rear Window:
Needs to allow over 35% light transmission.
Reflection: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
Additional Requirements
Side Mirrors
No limitations on side mirrors.
Restricted Colors
No colors of tint are explicitly restricted.
Certification Requirements
Film manufacturers not required to certify the film sold.
Certification Stickers
A label to identify legal tint required between the film and glass on each tinted window.
Official Resources
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