What's the darkest tint you can have in Delaware?

In Delaware, the darkest tint you can legally have depends entirely on the specific windows of your vehicle. While some windows allow for extreme darkness, others have strict limitations.

Delaware Tint Laws Overview

Delaware's window tint regulations are designed to balance privacy and aesthetic preferences with safety considerations, particularly visibility for the driver and law enforcement. The rules differentiate between the front, back, and rear windows of a vehicle.

Specific Window Regulations

Understanding the regulations for each window type is crucial to ensure your vehicle complies with state law. The term "VLT" stands for Visible Light Transmittance, which indicates the percentage of visible light that can pass through the window. A lower VLT percentage means a darker tint.

Front Side Windows

For the front side windows (those on either side of the driver and front passenger), aftermarket window tinting is strictly prohibited in Delaware. Only factory-installed tint that allows more than 70% of visible light to pass through is permitted. This essentially means these windows must remain clear, offering maximum visibility into the vehicle from the outside.

Back Side Windows

When it comes to the back side windows (those behind the front row), Delaware law is very lenient. You are permitted to have any darkness allowed. This means you can choose tints that are extremely dark, such as 5% VLT, often referred to as "limo tint," which allows only 5% of light to pass through.

Rear Window

Similar to the back side windows, the rear window (back windshield) also allows for any darkness. This provides flexibility for vehicle owners to apply the darkest possible tint for privacy, heat reduction, or aesthetic purposes.

To summarize the Delaware window tint laws for clarity:

This means that while your back and rear windows can be as dark as you desire (e.g., 5% VLT), your front side windows must remain clear to comply with Delaware state law.