Ohio window tint law, in plain English

Ohio measures tint by how much light gets through the glass, called VLT. A lower number means darker tint. Here's what's allowed on a passenger car, truck or SUV.

Window	What's allowed
Front side windows	At least 50% of light must pass through.
Back side windows	Any darkness.
Rear glass	Any darkness, as long as you have side mirrors on both sides.
Windshield	Non-reflective tint on the top 5 inches (or above the AS-1 line). The rest of the windshield must let in at least 70% of light.
Color and mirror finish	No red or yellow tint, and no mirrored or highly reflective film.

Quick answers: Is 20% or 35% tint legal in Ohio?

What this means when you book

Most customers go 50% on the front two windows and darker on the back to match factory privacy glass. Every install from DDH Mobile Tint uses film that keeps you within Ohio's limits on the front windows unless you tell us otherwise. Keep in mind factory glass already has a slight tint, so the final reading is a little darker than the film alone.

This page is a general guide, not legal advice. Laws can change, so check the Ohio Revised Code section 4513.241 for the current rules.