Florida VLT basics
Florida law sets minimum Visible Light Transmission (VLT) — the percentage of light that must pass through the glass. Lower VLT means darker film.
Passenger vehicles (sedans, coupes)
- Front side windows: 28% VLT minimum
- Rear side windows: 15% VLT minimum
- Rear windshield: 15% VLT minimum
- Windshield: non-reflective tint above the AS-1 line (or a full-windshield ceramic IR film that meets legal VLT)
Multi-purpose vehicles (SUVs, vans, trucks)
- Front side windows: 28% VLT minimum
- Rear side windows: 6% VLT minimum
- Rear windshield: 6% VLT minimum
Why "starting at" film VLT isn't the final answer
Film VLT is not the same as installed VLT. Your factory glass already blocks some light. The combined glass-plus-film VLT is what determines legal compliance — and that has to be measured on the actual vehicle with a VLT meter.
What we do
We evaluate your vehicle class, window position, and chosen film, then flag any configuration that may not meet Florida thresholds. We never describe a configuration as "road legal" without confirming the measured installed VLT. If you're unsure, we'll measure before we install.