COMPLIANT / LEGAL
24% VLT Tint on Front in Washington
Installing a 24% VLT film on your front side windows is fully legal (any film in the 24% - 100% VLT range is compliant) under Revised Code of Washington Section 46.37.430.
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WA Technical VLT Blueprint
Interactive diagnostic spec sheet
Penalty Limit$136 infraction fine
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: | 24% min |
| Rear Side: | 24% min |
| Rear Window: | 24% min |
SUVs, Trucks & Vans
| Windshield: | Non-reflective tint allowed above AS-1 line or top 5 inches |
| Front Side: | 24% min |
| Rear Side: | Any |
| Rear Window: | Any |
Enforcement & Police Practices
Washington State Patrol enforces the 24% limit. Officers carry digital meters and check tint during routine stops.
Regional Climate & Cultural Impact
Washington's 24% VLT limit is slightly more permissive than standard 25%, letting drivers get excellent heat and glare reduction.
Common Compliance Misconceptions
- •Applying 20% tint all around.
- •Installing reflective window films that exceed 35% reflectivity.
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