Illegal rear window tint
Florida Statute § 316.2954
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
For film on windows behind the driver, the usual minimum transmission is 15%, or 6% for multipurpose passenger vehicles, with reflectance no more than 35%. Perforated materials, louvers, and open/secured privacy curtains have different conditions; a nontransparent rear window requires mirrors on both sides. Apply the ±3% tolerance and check §316.29545 exemptions. Document vehicle class, window, material type, and approved-device reading; do not apply front-window limits to every rear window.
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Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Window Tint
- Type
- Non-Moving
- Civil / Criminal
- Civil
- Offense Classification
- Nonmoving infraction
- Points
- 0
- Fine / Penalty
- $30 base nonmoving penalty; offense-specific penalties/court costs may differ
Base fines are not the total payable amount. Costs, enforcement method, crash consequences, prior history, and court disposition can change penalties or points. A reported zero does not rule out license suspension or revocation.
Court & Enforcement
Court & Enforcement
- Mandatory Court
- No, generally
- NTA Eligible
- N/A — civil citation
- Custodial Arrest
- No — civil infraction (absent separate lawful basis)
NTA means notice to appear. Eligibility is conditional; these fields do not independently authorize arrest. Confirm the exact statutory track, lawful arrest authority, traffic procedure, and agency policy.
Arrest authority guideCivil infractions resulting in death or serious bodily injury require a hearing under §318.19.