Pennsylvania window tint law
In Pennsylvania, a passenger car's front side windows must let in at least 70% of light; rear side windows: at least 70% of light in; rear window: at least 70% of light in. Source: 67 Pa. Code ch. 175, §175.67, §175.263 and Table X (Acceptable Light Transmittance Levels), checked November 2026.
| Front side windows | 70% At least 70% light transmittance. |
|---|---|
| Rear side windows | 70% At least 70% light transmittance (passenger cars). |
| Rear window | 70% At least 70% for 1998 and newer passenger cars (pre-1998: film labelled 'Complies with VESC-20'). |
| Windshield | 70% minimum; a transparent strip is allowed along the top if it stays above the AS-1 line and within 3 inches of the top. |
| Tolerance | ±3% (Table X: levels assume 3% accuracy). |
| SUVs, vans, trucks | Trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles: no requirement on rear side windows and rear window. |
| Medical exemption | Yes: certificate of exemption under 67 Pa. Code §175.265. |
The Pennsylvania front-side limit on a car
Levels we picture that meet the front-side limit: 70% (light)
Source
67 Pa. Code ch. 175, §175.67, §175.263 and Table X (Acceptable Light Transmittance Levels)
“All light transmittance levels listed below assume a 3% accuracy (±3%). ... 1998 & Newer Passenger Cars 70% 70% 70% 70%”
Checked November 2026. A summary of the passenger-car rules, not legal advice: laws change, so check the source or ask a local tint shop before you buy.
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