Connecticut Tint Law Enacted: 1995
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Connecticut Tint Law
The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission percentage. In Connecticut window tint law, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed to pass through the combination of film and the factory tint of the window. Here is what is allowed in Connecticut window tint law:
| Windshield | Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line. |
| Front Side Windows | Must allow more than a total of 35% light in. Transmission through glass. |
| Back Side Windows | Must allow more than a total of 35% light in. Transmission through glass. |
| Rear Window | Any VLT can be applied legally on this window. |
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO CONNECTICUT WINDOW TINT LAW?Tinting film can contain metallic elements (silver mirror look) that help to reflect incoming light and reject the glare and heat generated by visible light. |
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| Front Side Windows | Must not be more than a total of 21% reflective. Silver mirror look. |
| Back Side Windows | Must not be more than a total of 27% reflective. Silver mirror look. |
OTHER CONNECTICUT WINDOW TINT LAW RULES AND REGULATIONS |
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| Restricted Colors | No colors of tint are explicitly banned. |
| Side Mirrors | Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted. |
| Certificate Requirements | Manufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell in the state. Ask your dealer if they are using certified film. |
| Sticker Requirements | The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film and glass on each tinted window. |
| Medical Exemption | Connecticut window tint law does NOT allow medical exemptions for special tint use. |
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