Tinted windows can be a great way to keep the sun out of a car, but car owners looking to beat the South Carolina heat this summer should be mindful that the tint is not too dark.
Since 1992, South Carolina has regulated how much tint can be put on car windows, and was one of the first states in the country to do so. The law dictates how much Visible Light Transmission (VLT) is required through tinted windows, as well as where tint can and cannot go. Failure to comply can result in fines of $200 or more, and possibly jail time.
In South Carolina, window tints must allow for at least 27% VLT on the windshield and front side windows, which typically means it’s hard to see into the car from the outside. As VLT decreases, it becomes harder and harder to see through the windows or windshield. For example, 5% VLT would be nearly impossible to see through…