Taillight Tint Laws in Illinois: Be Informed, Tint and Avoid Tickets!

Can I tint my tail lights?

When it comes to tinting, whether we are talking about car windows, headlights, or taillights, there isn’t one single federal law that applies to the entire country. Each state has its own laws and regulations. The taillight tint laws can be very strict in some states but more permissible in others. You should keep this in mind when traveling, because even if taillight tinting is allowed in your home state you may still get pulled over in another.

Vehicle Code on the taillight tinting in Illinois

Chapter 12, Section 12-201 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, states that the taillights of Illinois cars should emit a red light visible from at least 500 feet. Changing the other than that color is illegal in the state. Driving a vehicle with a smoked or tinted lens or cover is also not permitted, as stated in Chapter 12, Section 12-212. Red lights are only allowed to be used for the braking lights on the back of the vehicle, not for the front lights or any others in the interior or exterior of the car.

What taillight tinting can get you?

• Protection from road debris that could cause cracks and scratches
• A ticket for the application of films of “illegal” colors / VLTs.

Your tail light tint installer in Chicago

Tinting Chicago knows all the laws and will make sure that you never get a ticket for your tinted car! Visit us at 3621 N Harlem Ave. and 2720 W Grand Ave. in Chicago, IL, or at 1402 N Rand Rd in Palatine, IL, or call if you have any questions at 773-455-0467 or 312-212-0493.