NC Tint Strip

[jdlover14]

Is there a law that says how dark a tint strip can be on a car in north carolina? Im thinking about getting a 4.5 inch strip but dont know how dark I can legally get it.

[jh812]

The wording of the statue says ALL windows must be 32%. I could've sworn it used to say including the windshield strip but now it does not specify. Earlier this year I contacted my local DMV and they said yes it has to be 32%, however directly after I contacted a state trooper and he said no any percentage. I mainly install 5% sun strips with only a couple at 35 in a year's time. As of today I've never had anyone come back and say they received a ticket for it being too dark only to long. I've had two call back with failed inspection but they went right down the road and another said it was fine and passed. I'd say best thing to do is check with an inspection station to make sure they're ok with it first then just do 5.

 

[jdlover14]

Ok, thanks! Can the strip be up to 5 inches long even if my windshield has a as1 line of like 3 inches?

[jh812]

29 minutes ago, jdlover14 said:

Ok, thanks! Can the strip be up to 5 inches long even if my windshield has a as1 line of like 3 inches?

With customers I always play it safe and do to the as1 cause Joe the mechanic is gonna say no it has to be to the line. According to the statue whichever is longer.

[jdlover14]

Alright, thanks again! I notice it says the top of the windshield, does that mean the 5 inches starts at the clear part or all the way at the top where the seal is?