Car Window Tinting in Utah

Tinting car windows is not a new invention, neither in the United States nor in many other countries around the world.

The difference is that in many other countries the practice is either not well-defined or not well-regulated. In several countries in continents such as Asia, Africa, or the Middle East, car owners can pretty much do as they please. And to the degree that there might be any laws, often they are not well enforced.

In the United States, it is different. The act of regulating the practice falls on state legislatures. The power to enforce is given to the local Department of Motor Vehicles and various law enforcement agencies.

To have custom window tint in Utah one needs to adhere to certain regulations, which are stipulated by the state legislature code 41–6–149, titled Windshield and Windows Obstructions Reducing Visibility — Wipers — Prohibitions, which deputies passed in 2005.

The key term in window tinting is Visible Light Transmission (VLT) which describes how much and what percentage of natural light can come through the natural-colored glass.

According to the law, “a person may not operate a motor vehicle in which the windshield allows less than 70% light transmittance.” Front side windows should let in more than 43% of the natural light but the law does not make any stipulation on how dark back windows or rear window can be. The law says no mirror or metallic appearance can be used on either front or back side windows but no specific colors have been banned.

The business of providing car window tinting has been on the rise in Utah, as in many other states in the country. One such place is California Audio a company which provides window tinting in West Valley City that has been in business for the past 20 years.

There are different reasons people choose to tint their car windows. For some, it is the luxury of being able to protect their privacy more. A person might be very rich and might feel more protected going about his or her business without the glare of other people. Some people might have important government jobs and personal security might demand being able to go around without being recognized.