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cooleric2000 · 07-08-2010, 06:40 PM

Helllo, whats the maximum allowable window tinting permissible by law in California?

AlaricD · 07-08-2010, 07:00 PM

The laws are here: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26708.htm

And some supplementary info (without full force of law; it does not cite statutes): http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/answers.html

cooleric2000 · 07-09-2010, 04:11 PM

Hey, thanks for the info!

touringcamry · 07-10-2010, 02:25 AM

Keep in mind that the light transmittance is including the film. The windows may already be tinted from the factory, so putting 70% VLT film on the front could be unlawful.

AlaricD · 07-10-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by touringcamry

Keep in mind that the light transmittance is including the film. The windows may already be tinted from the factory, so putting 70% VLT film on the front could be unlawful.

Which is addressed here:

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(2) The window glazing with the material applied meets all requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205 (49 C.F.R. 571.205), including the specified minimum light transmittance of 70 percent and the abrasion resistance of AS-14 glazing, as specified in that federal standard.

Emphasis mine.