Ohio Window Tint
Law! (Ohio Tint Law Enacted: 2004 )
How dark can window tint be in
Ohio?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission
percentage (VLT%). In Ohio, this percentage refers to
percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination
of film and the window.
Windshield:
Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 5 inches of
the windshield.
Front Side Windows:
Must allow more than 50% of light in.
Back
Side Windows:
Any darkness can be used.
Rear Window:
Any darkness can be used.
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How reflective can the tint be in
Ohio?Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting
film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting
incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated
by visible light.
Front Side Windows:
Must not be more reflective than a standard window.
Back Side Windows:
Must not be more reflective than a standard window.
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Other Ohio rules and regulations.
Restricted
Colors:
No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side
Mirrors:
No restrictions.
Certificate Requirements:
Manufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell
in the state. Ask your dealer if they are using ceritified
film.
Sticker Requirements:
The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between
the film & glass on each tinted window.
Medical Exemption:
State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For
more details about the specific terms of the exemption,
consult your state law.
Disclaimer: Cruisers tries to monitor the latest
changes to window tint laws; however, our information
may not at all times be the most up-to-date.
Window tint laws may even be enforced differently by each
regional Police Department in the same state. In all cases,
refer to you local authority for enforcement policies,
current window tint laws, rules or regulations as the
final authority to car window tint laws in your area.
