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Window Tint Laws in Tennessee: What Chattanooga Drivers Need to Know

Tennessee has specific rules about how dark you can tint your windows — but that doesn’t mean you can’t get the look and performance you want. At Chattanooga Auto Film Pros, we explain the legal limits, help customers with medical exemptions, and offer darker tints for those who choose them, with a simple waiver to protect your peace of mind.

What to expect in this blog: 
The basics of Tennessee’s window tint laws
How medical exemptions work for darker tint
How we handle darker-than-legal installs with customer choice and waivers

Chattanooga Auto Film Pros

August 18, 2025
In Chattanooga, window tint is about more than style — it’s about comfort, heat control, and privacy. But with Tennessee’s tint laws, it’s important to understand what’s allowed and how it’s measured. At Chattanooga Auto Film Pros, we make sure you know your options. Whether you want to stay within the legal limits, have a medical exemption, or prefer a darker look, we’ll install it with the proper paperwork so you can drive away confident.

Tennessee Window Tint Rules

  • Front side windows: Must allow at least 35% of visible light through (VLT 35).
  • Rear side windows: Can be darker, but must still allow safe visibility.
  • Rear windshield: No specific VLT limit, but visibility is required.
  • Windshield: Only non-reflective tint above the AS-1 line is legal.

Your Options for Darker Tint

Some drivers prefer more privacy or heat control than the law allows. That’s your choice — and we can make it happen. If you want a darker-than-legal tint, we’ll install it after you sign a simple waiver that releases us from liability if you receive a ticket.
For those with light sensitivity or certain health conditions, Tennessee allows medical exemptions that permit darker tints legally. We can help you choose the right film, install it, and make sure you have documentation to present if needed.

Why Transparency Matters

We believe in giving customers full control — along with all the facts. That’s why we explain the law, outline your options, and document your installation. Whether you want a legal install, a medical exemption, or a darker custom shade, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting, and we’ll make sure you leave happy with a professional, high-quality finish.

Here’s What to Remember:

Tint laws don’t have to limit your style. At Chattanooga Auto Film Pros, we give you the information and options you need to make the best choice for your car — legal or custom. From heat-reducing ceramic films to deep privacy tints, we’ve got the products, skill, and paperwork to back it up.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the burning questions in your mind.

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How do officers (and shops) measure if my tint is legal?
Legality is checked with a VLT (Visible Light Transmission) meter on the glass—and it measures the film plus any factory tint together. We use calibrated meters at Chattanooga Auto Film Pros and document your readings for peace of mind.

How do medical exemptions work?
With proper physician documentation and state approval, you can legally have darker tints installed. We’ll guide you on choosing the right film and ensure you have the paperwork you need.

How will I know if my tint is legal?
We use calibrated meters to measure VLT (Visible Light Transmission) and will tell you exactly where your tint stands before you leave our shop.

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