COMPLIANT / LEGAL
35% VLT Tint on Front in West Virginia
Installing a 35% VLT film on your front side windows is fully legal (any film in the 35% - 100% VLT range is compliant) under West Virginia Code Section 17C-15-36a.
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WV Technical VLT Blueprint
Interactive diagnostic spec sheet
Penalty Limit$100 misdemeanor fine and removal 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
Local police and troopers enforce limits. Inspection stations check tint during annual state vehicle inspections.
Regional Climate & Cultural Impact
West Virginia requires a compliance sticker to be applied by the installer to verify that the film conforms to the 35% VLT law.
Common Compliance Misconceptions
- •Assuming rear side windows allow 20% VLT.
- •Not displaying the required certification sticker on the driver's window.
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