Shady Tintz · Yuba City, CA
California Window Tint Laws, Made Simple
What you can tint, how dark, and how our $100 legal rear-half special fits in.
What's legal on each window
| Window | California rule (Vehicle Code 26708) |
|---|---|
| Rear side windows | Any darkness |
| Back glass (rear window) | Any darkness, as long as the vehicle has outside mirrors on both sides |
| Front side windows (driver & passenger) | Only clear film of 88% visible light transmission or lighter, and the glass with film must still let in at least 70% of light. In practice, front side windows must stay nearly clear |
| Windshield | Only a non-reflective strip along the top of the windshield. The rest must stay clear |
| Colors / mirror finish | Keep film non-reflective and avoid colored tints. We'll steer you to legal options |
What "the legal rear half" means
The rear half of your vehicle, the rear side windows and the back glass, is where California lets you go dark. That's exactly what our $100 special covers.
Shady Tintz special
$100 California-Legal Window Tint
$100 for California-legal window tint on the legal rear half of a sedan, truck, or small SUV.
Not all models apply.
Medical exemptions
California allows darker front-window tint for some medical conditions with the right documentation. Call us at (530) 466-6388 and we'll explain your options.
This page is a plain-English summary for Yuba City drivers, not legal advice. Source: California Vehicle Code §26708, checked October 2026.
Get a California-legal tint quote today
Tell us your vehicle and what you're after, and we'll get back to you with a price. Or call (530) 466-6388, Tuesday–Saturday, 9 AM–6 PM.
Ask about our $100 California-legal rear-half tint special. Not all models apply.
Open Tuesday–Saturday, 9 AM–6 PM · Closed Sunday & Monday · 390 Garden Highway, Yuba City