The limits
Illinois tint limits for each window
| Window | Cars, coupes, sedans | SUVs, vans, pickups |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | Top 6 inches only | Top 6 inches only |
| Front side windows | 35% or lighter | 35% or lighter |
| Rear side windows | 35% or lighter | Any shade |
| Back window | 35% or lighter | Any shade |
Set by Illinois law (625 ILCS 5/12-503). The percentage is how much light the glass lets through.
- The percentage is how much light the window lets in. A lower number is a darker shade.
- Cars, coupes and sedans must have 35% or lighter on every side window and the back glass.
- SUVs, vans and pickups must have 35% or lighter on the front doors. Behind the driver they can be any shade.
- The windshield can have a tint strip along the top 6 inches only.
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Questions
Illinois tint law questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Illinois?
On a car, 35% on every side window and the back glass. On an SUV, van or pickup, the front doors must be 35% or lighter and the windows behind the driver can be any shade.
Can I tint my windshield in Illinois?
Only a strip along the top 6 inches of the windshield.
What does 35% mean?
The window lets in 35% of the light. The lower the number, the darker the shade.
Can I see the shades before I choose?
Yes. We have film samples on hand, so you can see each shade before we tint, and we tell you what Illinois allows on each window.
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