Window tint with metal particles to give the glass a silver/mirror look. This reflects glare and repels heat. Oklahoma uses the same industry standard to enforce its window tint laws. In the state of Oklahoma, drivers can use a reflective tint. Like many other states, Oklahoma divides its window tint laws by vehicle type. Laws regarding window tint are different in each state, so it`s important to learn about the laws of your specific state rather than making assumptions. In the state of Oklahoma, laws on the tint of car windows have been in effect since 2006. This makes them much younger than the tint laws in many states, which often date back to the 1990s, and so there has been less need for recent updates to Oklahoma`s tinting rules, as they were enacted after the development of most of the window tinting products still in use today. such as nanoceramic window shades that use millions of bits of non-metallic ceramic parts. infused in sheets of durable film. Still, window tint laws can be updated and changed from time to time, so it`s a good idea to stay up to date with your knowledge of car tint laws in Oklahoma, as window tint bills in the state can cost up to hundreds of dollars if they get hit with multiple quotes. The most important thing to watch out for is tinted darkness, called visible light transmission, or VLT for short.
The higher the percentage of VLTs, the more transparent the hue and the lower the number, the darker and more private it is. For example, a 75% VLT window tint adds some shading and privacy, while a 25% tint adds a lot of privacy, but still allows for a close-up view of how safe police should feel during a traffic stop. The police can check the percentage of VLT during an on-site check, so don`t think you can avoid tickets for window tint except during a formal inspection. Given the darkness of the window hue that Oklahoma`s hue law allows, there`s really no need to squeeze your luck. The side windows of the front seats of cars in Oklahoma are allowed to sound up to 25% darkness, which means that 25% of the light can penetrate. In the state of Oklahoma, it is perfectly legal to have tinted windows on your car. As in many states, Oklahoma cars and larger vehicles (vans, trucks, and SUVs, often collectively referred to as minivans) are subject to the same windshield hue laws. The rules allow the tint of the windshield up to the manufacturer`s AS-1 line, which is delimited in small letters and numbers on the glass – if you can`t see an AS-1 line, the hue can`t extend beyond five inches from the top of the windshield. The tint of the windshield may be non-reflective. Many vehicles are equipped with a windshield tint at the factory.
If not, you should definitely add this shade as it will reduce glare in your eyes while driving, especially near sunrise and sunset when the sun is tilted. As for the rest of your car`s hue, it`s certainly about the glare of the sun, but also more privacy and style, reduced interior warmth and an interior protected from damage from ultraviolet light. WARNING: Your state`s laws on window tint may change daily. These rules and regulations may be interpreted differently by city or district authorities. We recommend that you verify the accuracy of this information with your local VDD or local law enforcement authorities. This information on window tint laws was last updated on August 31, 2022. If you find any of this information to be inaccurate, please let us know so we can update it! And at Sun Stoppers, we are experts in applying window tints that look fantastic and never fly away. With 20 years of experience, we are happy to help you with all your window tinting needs! Red and amber colors are prohibited on the windshield. No other color prohibition is specified Windshield: Transparent tint is allowed above the manufacturer`s AS-1 line or on the top 5 inches of the windshield, whichever is smaller.
No red or amber hues are allowed. Oklahoma has specific window tint regulations for these types of vehicles, which are listed below. Manufacturers of tint films must certify their film in order to sell to state customers. Tinted windows that are too dark can impair the driver`s vision and cause dangerous road situations. Hue darkness is measured by (VLT%) percentage of visible light transmission. In the Oklahoma Window Tint Act, this percentage refers to the percentage of visible light allowed by the combination of film and factory tint of the window. Oklahoma state coloring laws only allow for certain window reflection when it comes to using a hue. The hues of the windows may reflect the incident light.
You can also reduce the very good levels of glare and heat coming in through your car windows. Contact your local VDD or police department to learn more about dyeing laws in your area. Similarly, tinted windows can also pose a risk to law enforcement officers when responding to calls or even conducting routine roadside checks. The windshield of a passenger car in Oklahoma must use a non-reflective tint, but can be above the manufacturer`s AS-1 or within the first five inches of the window. Reflective tint is a window tint film that applies a metallic element. All other tinted windows do not need this addition. Although dyeing is legal, it is illegal to use any type of colored hue in OK. There are several cutting and drying rules you need to follow to comply with Oklahoma`s hue laws, and we`ll go over them here. If the rear window of a vehicle in Oklahoma is tinted, the car must have two side mirrors in good condition. No window shade that changes window color is legal in Oklahoma, so you can use a lampshade that darkens a window, but not a colored window film.
While you don`t have to put stickers that identify the legal window tint on your vehicle, manufacturers and sellers of the window tint they sell in Oklahoma must certify as approved for sale in the state. You can ask your window tint supplier to confirm that the tint is certified. Oklahoma allows medical exceptions for window tint that is darker than legally allowed for people with certain medical conditions, such as extreme light sensitivity (light sensitivity) or skin problems that can be aggravated by sun exposure. Talk to your doctor or an Oklahoma DMV official to discuss medical exceptions to window tint. The state allows multi-purpose vehicles to use any darkness on their rear side windows. Vans, trucks, and SUVs in Oklahoma may have tinted front side windows at the same 25% VLT rating as allowed for all car windows.