Louisiana Window Tint Laws
How dark can window tint be for sedans?
- In Louisiana, non-reflective tint is permitted on the windshield above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line or the top 5 inches of the windshield.
- FRONT SIDE WINDOWS must allow at least 40% of light to pass through.
- BACK SIDE WINDOWS must allow at least 25% of light to pass through.
- REAR WINDOWS must allow more than 12% of light in.
How dark can window tint be for SUV's and Vans?
- In Louisiana, non-reflective tint is permitted on the windshield above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line or the top 5 inches of the windshield.
- FRONT SIDE WINDOWS must allow at least 40% of light to pass through.
- BACK SIDE WINDOWS can be any darkness
- REAR WINDOWS can be any darkness
Louisiana Law Facts
- You may be fined up to $150 for a first offense, $250 for a second offense, and $350 for a third or subsequent offense if you violate Louisiana Tint Laws.
- The light transmittance requirement does not apply to windows behind the driver on certain vehicles, such as trucks, busses, trailers, motor homes, and multipurpose passenger vehicles. Additionally, all windows on vehicles used for law enforcement purposes and tinted in accordance with this section are exempt from the requirement.
- In Louisiana, all window tints must have a luminous reflectance of no more than 20%.
Source: RS 32:361.1 Louisiana Law
