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How dark can you tint in South Carolina?
On cars, the front side windows, the back side windows and the rear glass must let in at least 27% of light. On SUVs, trucks and vans the front side windows must let in at least 27%, and the windows behind the driver can be any shade.
| Window | Cars | SUVs, trucks and vans |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line only | Above the AS-1 line only |
| Front side windows | 27% | 27% |
| Back side windows | 27% | Any shade |
| Rear glass | 27% | Any shade |
The percentage is how much light the glass lets through. The windshield can only have a strip above the AS-1 line, the small mark near its top. Source: South Carolina Code § 56-5-5015.
- 5%
- 15%
- 20%
- 35%
- 50%
- 70%
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What is the darkest legal tint in South Carolina?
On cars, the front side windows, the back side windows and the rear glass must let in at least 27% of light. On SUVs, trucks and vans the front side windows must let in at least 27%, and the windows behind the driver can be any shade.
Can I tint my windshield in South Carolina?
The windshield can only have a strip above the AS-1 line, the small mark near its top. The rest of the windshield stays clear.
What does 27% mean?
It is how much light the window lets through. The lower the number, the darker the glass: 5% is very dark, 70% is nearly clear.
Do you make sure my tint is legal?
Yes. We check every shade against South Carolina law for your vehicle before we fit it.
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