Legal Tinting & Avoid Fines
Extreme Heat Blocking (IRR 99%), Legal Tinting & Avoid Fines — Black Shield Tint
Introduction
At Black Shield Tint, we understand that choosing the perfect window tint requires balancing comfort, privacy, heat and UV protection, while staying legal in Tennessee (Memphis) to avoid fines.
This report explains how to achieve extreme heat blocking (IRR 99%), maintain visibility, and ensure legal compliance.
1. Extreme Heat Blocking – IRR 99%
- High-quality tint blocks up to 99% of solar infrared heat.
- Keeps the cabin cooler, reduces A/C use, and increases comfort.
- Protects seats and interior surfaces from fading or heat damage.
2. Tint Transparency & Light Transmission
- Windshield: Tint allowed up to 50% VLT on top sun-strip or upper portion to reduce glare while maintaining clear forward visibility.
- Front side windows: Must allow at least 50% VLT for safe driving visibility and legal compliance.
- Rear side & rear windshield: Can be darker, usually 35% VLT or more for privacy and heat reduction while staying legal.
This balance ensures good forward visibility, passenger privacy, and heat/UV protection.
3. Tennessee Tint Laws – Stay Legal
- Front windows and windshield: 50% VLT allowed on upper portions.
- Rear and back side windows: 35% VLT allowed.
- Very dark tint (5% or 20% VLT on front) is illegal and reduces night visibility.
- Violations may lead to fines or orders to remove tint.
4. Legal vs Illegal Tint
| Tint / Shade | Legal? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 50% VLT front | ✅ Legal | Reduces glare, maintains visibility. |
| 50% VLT front sides | ✅ Legal | Meets legal standards. |
| 35% VLT rear & back sides | ✅ Legal | Privacy & heat reduction. |
| 20% VLT front/sides | ❌ Illegal | Reduces night visibility. |
| 5% VLT | ❌ Illegal | Too dark, unsafe at night. |
5. Privacy & Heat Reduction
- 20% and 35% tints provide good balance of privacy, UV protection, and heat reduction within the law.
- 35%: Good night visibility with daytime protection.
- 20%: Darker, more privacy, may affect night visibility.
- 5%: Too dark, often illegal, limits night driving.
6. Night Visibility
- Dark tints reduce daytime glare but may hinder night vision.
- Optimal balance: 35% tint on front windows & windshield, darker tint allowed on rear if desired.
7. Why Choose Black Shield Tint?
- High-quality films protect from heat and UV rays.
- Professional installation ensures bubble-free, color-stable results.
- Full compliance with local law to avoid fines.
- Perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and safe driving.
8. Conclusion
The right tint ensures:
- More comfortable cabin
- Protection from heat and UV
- Passenger and content privacy
- Safe night and day visibility
- Full legal compliance