Legal Restrictions on Car Window Additions
Any material upon the windshield, side, or rear windows is illegal. This includes window shades, curtains, towels, or magnetic shades. Tinted glass and films are also illegal. A small strip at the top of the windshield is allowed. The law requires 50% minimum visibility through the windows. Any additions that reduce visibility violate the law.
Use of Car Sunshades in California
In California, it’s illegal to tint either windshield, and the windows next to the driver and front-seat passenger. Back-seat windows can have a tint that ensures privacy and helps keep interiors safe from sun damage. Supreme Court orders prohibit the use of black film or any other material on a vehicle’s windscreen and windows. Only company-fitted tinted windows are permitted. Aftermarket LED headlights are legal in California, if they adhere to regulations like brightness limit.
Legal Restrictions on Car Window Additions in Texas
Any additions made to the car’s windows will attract a traffic police challan in Texas. Rule 100 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 states that the window of a car must have a minimum visibility of 50%. Tinted glass and films are also illegal. A small strip at the top of the windshield is allowed. The law requires keeping OEM glass with no additions for maximum visibility.