Type
Type =

Film = LT / Light Transmission % refers to the film itself)

Net = LT /  Light Transmission % refers to the combined Light Transmission of the film & glass)

Vague = language is unclear, legislative intent is unclear, or interpretation is uncertain, any information following is subject to change or interpretation.

Film
Film = LT / Light Transmission % refers to the film itself)

Net
Net = LT /  Light Transmission % refers to the combined Light Transmission of the film & glass)

Vague
Vague = language is unclear, legislative intent is unclear, or interpretation is uncertain, any information following is subject to change or interpretation.

%LT
%LT = 

Amount of light measured by the percentage of Light Transmission passing through the glass. (number represents allowed amount of total light spectrum passing through the glass ...infra red light, ultraviolet light, etc...)

Front Side
Front Side =

No film, or the actual percentage of Light Transmission Permitted. (Note: Because they may vary from state to state, manufacturer's tolerances (i.e. + / - 3% LT) are not listed on this chart, nor are they included in these LT numbers.)

Back Side
Back Side =

No film, or the actual percentage of Light Transmission permitted.

Rear
Rear =

No film, OR the actual percentage of Light Transmission permitted.

Mirrors
Mirrors =

Left & Right required on the outside of the vehicle.

Yes
Yes = Left & Right mirrors are required on outside of vehicle

No
No = Only driver's door mirror required on outside of vehicle

(Note: Usually, a Yes means that dual outside mirrors are required if the back window is to be tinted.)

W/S
W/S = Windshield

MPV
MPV = Multi Purpose Vehicle. A vehicle used for passengers on a truck chassis.

Certif. Req.
Certif. Req. = Certification  Required

Note: This refers to a requirement for manufacturers to certify the films they plan to sell before shipping them into the state.

Yes
Yes = Certification Required

No
No =  No Certification is Required

WindshieldAS-1 line
Windshield = Presumably, NR tinting is permitted above the AS-1 line. If the law specifies only the AS-1 line, AS-1 appears. If AS-1 or specified inches appears, the AS-1 is assumed and only the number at inches down appears.

NR
NR is used in lieu of "No, Any, or a specific percentage" when the law permits unspecified "nonobstructive" or Transparent" tinting materials. In these cases, the legality of tinting inevitably depends upon each officer's discretion.

4"
4" = Four inches measured down from the top of the windshield

5"
5" = Five inches measured down from the top of the windshield

6"
6" = Six inches measured down from the top of the windshield

15cm
15cm = Fifteen centimeters measured down from the top of the windshield

Stckr/Loc
Stckr/Loc = (Required Legal Sticker/Placement Locations)

  Sticker =

No
No = no sticker is required.

Rec
Rec = sticker recommended.

   Recommended = due to "officer discretion," a legal sticker can help officers identify legal tint more easily.

Specific
Specific = the state requires unique language & design, which may entail precise wording and sizing.

  Locations =

Driver
(1)Driver = the legal sticker is required between the film and glass on the driver's side window)

Door
(2)Door = the legal sticker is required on the inside of the driver's side doorjamb.

All
(3) All = the legal sticker should be put between the film and glass on each tinted window.

Rear
(4) Rear = the legal sticker should be put between the film and glass on the rear windshield.

Medical Exemption
Medical Exemption =  

Yes
Yes = Medical Exemptions are allowed.

 No
No = Medical Exemptions are not  allowed.

(Note: For more details about the specific terms of the exemption consult the law of your state).

**
**  = Pick-Up Trucks are not considered MPV'S.

***
***  = Pending Legislation-contact your local authority for details.

Important: 
Important :

This summary chart of state after market tint law information is not a legal document. It is the result of independent research, using several sources, of public and public state documents. Window tinting laws vary from state to state and province to province. Before applying any window tinting materials, installers should thoroughly review their appropriate state regulations as well as local enforcement policies to insure compliance with all applicable standards.

Front Side  BackSide
Type  Rear  (MPV)   W/S
Certif Req.  Stickr&Loca
MedicalExempt    Net
Film Vague Spec  Driver
All Rear  Rec    Door
AS-1Line  4"  5"  6"  NR

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