COMPLIANT / LEGAL
27% VLT Tint on Front in South Carolina
Installing a 27% VLT film on your front side windows is fully legal (any film in the 27% - 100% VLT range is compliant) under South Carolina Code of Laws Section 56-5-5015.
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SC Technical VLT Blueprint
Interactive diagnostic spec sheet
Penalty Limit$200 fine or up to 30 days in jail
Enforcement TypeCorrectable violation (Fix-it ticket)
Classified Compliance Metrics
Passenger Sedans
| Windshield: | Non-reflective tint allowed above AS-1 line or top 5 inches |
| Front Side: | 27% min |
| Rear Side: | 27% min |
| Rear Window: | 27% min |
SUVs, Trucks & Vans
| Windshield: | Non-reflective tint allowed above AS-1 line or top 5 inches |
| Front Side: | 27% min |
| Rear Side: | Any |
| Rear Window: | Any |
Enforcement & Police Practices
South Carolina highway patrol officers enforce the 27% VLT limit. Local police check tint during checkpoints.
Regional Climate & Cultural Impact
South Carolina requires a compliance sticker to be installed between the film and glass on the driver's side window to verify legality.
Common Compliance Misconceptions
- •Relying on out-of-state installers who don't apply the compliance sticker.
- •Using a VLT percentage below 27%.
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