COMPLIANT / LEGAL
35% VLT Tint on Front in Maryland
Installing a 35% VLT film on your front side windows is fully legal (any film in the 35% - 100% VLT range is compliant) under Maryland Code, Transportation Section 22-406.
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MD Technical VLT Blueprint
Interactive diagnostic spec sheet
Penalty Limit$290 fine or a Safety Equipment Repair Order
Enforcement TypeCorrectable violation (Fix-it ticket)
Classified Compliance Metrics
Passenger Sedans
| Windshield: | Non-reflective tint allowed above AS-1 line or top 5 inches |
| Front Side: | 35% min |
| Rear Side: | 35% min |
| Rear Window: | 35% min |
SUVs, Trucks & Vans
| Windshield: | Non-reflective tint allowed above AS-1 line or top 5 inches |
| Front Side: | 35% min |
| Rear Side: | Any |
| Rear Window: | Any |
Enforcement & Police Practices
State troopers issue SEROs for dark windows, requiring the owner to remove the tint and get the vehicle inspected by a registered station.
Regional Climate & Cultural Impact
Receiving a MD Safety Equipment Repair Order (SERO) requires getting the vehicle signed off by an authorized inspection station after removing the film.
Common Compliance Misconceptions
- •Ignoring a SERO ticket, which can lead to vehicle registration suspension.
- •Assuming rear windows on sedans are exempt from the 35% limit.
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