Is it legal to tint car windows so dark the driver isn’t visible?

Florida law prohibits the use of sunscreening material, or tint, that makes vehicle windows nontransparent or reduces light transmittance below legal levels.

While tinting is allowed, tint that prevents visibility from outside the vehicle may indicate it is darker than legally permitted.

To be legal, tint must let at least 28% of visible light pass through front side windows, while a minimum of 15% must pass through rear windows.

Windshield tint rules are different from side windows. A windshield cannot have any tint on it, aside from a transparent strip at the top that does not obstruct the driver’s view.

There are exceptions to tinting laws in Florida. A person can receive a medical exemption if they have a condition that requires limited exposure to light. The exemption becomes void if the vehicle is sold or transferred.

Another exemption includes law enforcement vehicles used in undercover or canine operations.