Car Tinting in the UK: What Percentage Tint Is Legal?
Window tinting can transform the appearance of a vehicle while offering practical benefits such as increased privacy, reduced glare and greater comfort inside the cabin. However, before choosing a darker shade, drivers need to understand an important point: not every level of tint is legal on every window.
UK rules place clear restrictions on how much light must be able to pass through the windscreen and front side windows. Choosing a film without considering the existing glass can therefore leave a vehicle outside the legal limits.
This guide explains UK car tinting laws, what the percentages actually mean, which windows can be tinted more heavily and what drivers should consider before having tint installed.
What Are the Legal Tint Limits in the UK?
The legal requirements depend ...