A practical guide to the laws on solar films for cars

How to stay compliant while protecting your car from sun rays?

In this guide, you are going find out about the different laws governing solar protection films for cars. Solar protection films for vehicles are very popular because they offer numerous advantages. Indeed, they help reduce heat and glare, as well as providing protection against UV rays.

However, before installing solar films on your car, it is important to understand the laws in force in your country or region. Indeed, certain regulations may limit the tint or degree of light reduction authorised for solar films. Failure to comply with these laws may entail fines or penalties.

It is therefore essential to research the laws on solar protection films for cars. Especially so since the laws on solar film vary from one country to another and can change over time. It is therefore advisable to regularly check the regulations in force to ensure that your car is compliant. In this article, we will look at the laws on solar protection films for your car.

What are the regulations on the use of solar film for vehicles?

The use of solar films for vehicles has become common practice throughout the world. However, the laws and regulations relating to their use vary from one region to another, and even from one country to another.

In the United States, for example, each state has its own rules on solar films, with different levels of visible light transmission authorised depending on the region. In Europe, the laws also vary from one country to another. There are restrictions on the authorised tint and light reduction.

In France, tinted windows are not banned. Tinting is regulated at the front of vehicles. Indeed, it is forbidden to have tinted side windows on the front of your vehicle if their transparency rate is less than 70%. Rear windows are not affected by these regulations.

To meet your needs, our self-adhesive films in the MAJESTIK range are available in 7 tints, from the lightest to the darkest. As for our SKYSTAR solar films, they are available in 6 different tints.

It is therefore important to familiarise yourself with the laws and regulations in force in your region or country before installing solar films on your vehicle. It should be borne in mind that the laws on solar films for cars can change over time, so it is essential to check the regulations regularly to make sure your car is compliant. Drivers who do not comply with the regulations can be fined.

Before each use, please consult the technical documentation available on the website www.hexis-graphics.com.

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