Can some window tints cause a car to fail vehicle inspection?

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Yes, you can fail a vehicle inspection for owning windows with too much tint depending, of course, on your state's regulations. If you fail, you must correct the problem; otherwise, you won't be allowed to apply for or renew your car registration.

Vehicle Inspection and Window Tint Regulations

Bear in mind that each state governs window tints differently, so before removing your tinting learn your state's window tint regulations.

For example, here are the front side window restrictions for several states:

  • Alaska: 70 percent
  • Arizona: 33 percent
  • California: 70 percent
  • Florida: 28 percent
  • Iowa: 70 percent
  • Minnesota: 50 percent
  • New Mexico: 20 percent
  • South Carolina: 27 percent
  • Utah: 43 percent
So you see, every state varies with its tinting restrictions. This also carries over to rear side windows, the back window, and visor. You may also be required to affix window tint labels on every tinted window. Texas, for example, recently instituted this requirement.

Most states allow for tinted window waivers for drivers with medical conditions that require protection from sunlight or bright artificial light. For more information on this and all tinted window and other vehicle registration regulations for your state, contact your local DMV.

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