Laws on Window Tint in State of Connecticut
- Connecticut law is specific concerning the degree of tint and its reflective qualities.on reflection image by kenny123 from Fotolia.com
In Connecticut, styling your ride with dark or reflective tinting could be illegal and a safety hazard. The Connecticut Window Tint Law, Sec. 14-99g defines all legal and illegal aspects of vehicle window tinting in the state, including provisions for the installation and manufacturing of tinted windows. Connecticut's law on tinting is primarily concerned with three areas: The degree of tint, the tint's reflective qualities and location of the tinted windows. - Connecticut law determines the allowable darkness of tint using the Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). This percentage refers to the visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window. The maximum tint darkness on the side windows, front or back, must allow more than 35 percent of the light to enter the window. The windshield is only allowed to carry non-reflective tint along the top.
- Reflective tinting film contains metallic particles which gives the film reflective qualities. For both front and side windows, no more than 21 percent of the light can be reflected. There are no restrictions for tinting and reflective properties on the rear window. However, dual side mirrors are required if the back window is tinted.
- Connecticut law concerns itself primarily with the tint's darkness and reflective properties, so colored tints are not banned in Connecticut. The state also requires a sticker to identify legal tinting, which must be placed between the film and the window by a licensed window tint installer. All manufacturers are required to certify their tint as legal in Connecticut, and it is suggested that you ask the installer to show this certification.
