What a window tint ticket costs in New Jersey
No one can honestly quote you a single number, and we are not going to invent one. New Jersey fixes the offence — violation of r.s. 39:3-74, enforced at inspection as well as at the roadside under N.J.S.A. 39:3-74, with no amount set in the statute itself. The total on the citation comes from the fee schedule of the court that issued it, which varies by county.
| What the statute fixes | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Offence | Violation of R.S. 39:3-74, enforced at inspection as well as at the roadside |
| Amount set by statute | None — the citing court's schedule sets it |
| Correctable (fix-it) | Not verified |
| Licence points | Not verified |
| Statute | N.J.S.A. 39:3-74 |
Why the figures online disagree
A tint citation's total is a base amount plus court costs and surcharges, and those are set per county by the citing court rather than by the tint statute. That is why three pages about the same state will quote three different numbers, all of them sourced from each other rather than from a schedule. The number that binds you is the one the clerk of the court named on your citation gives you — so that call is the first thing worth making.
What New Jersey does settle
The MVC's own warning is the useful part: unauthorised sun-screening material is subject to removal, to fines, and to failing New Jersey inspection — so the film comes off either way. Installers carry their own exposure, since they must check for a medical exemption certificate and the MVC may suspend or revoke a licence for non-compliance. Several bills have proposed fixed fines and a tint-specific inspection step; none could be confirmed as enacted, so no amount is stated here.
What to do next
- 1
Ring the clerk of the court named on the citation and ask for the amount and the appearance date. Do not rely on a figure from a blog.
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Ask the same clerk whether the citation can be dismissed on proof that the film was brought into compliance — some courts allow it even where the statute is silent.
- 3
Have the film replaced with film that meters legal through the glass, and keep the receipt in case the court will take it.
The limits you were measured against
Front side windows No aftermarket film allowed, back side windows No limit specified, rear window No limit specified — metered through the film and the glass together. Factory side glass already blocks some light before any film goes on, which is how film sold as “legal” ends up metering under the limit.
Check what film will meter legal in New Jersey →Frequently asked questions
How much is a window tint ticket in New Jersey?
There is no single statewide figure, and anyone quoting one is guessing. New Jersey fixes the offence — violation of r.s. 39:3-74, enforced at inspection as well as at the roadside under N.J.S.A. 39:3-74, with no amount set in the statute — and the total you pay is set by the fee schedule of the court that issued the citation, which varies by county and is not published statewide. Call the clerk of the citing court for the figure that applies to you.
Is a tint ticket in New Jersey correctable?
We could not verify that New Jersey treats it as a correctable violation, so do not assume removing the film clears the citation. Ask the clerk of the citing court before the appearance date.
Does a tint ticket put points on your licence in New Jersey?
We could not verify whether New Jersey assigns licence points for this, so we are not going to guess. The clerk of the citing court can tell you.
What tint got me cited in New Jersey?
The limits are front side windows no film allowed, back side windows no numeric limit, rear window no numeric limit, measured through the film and the glass together — which is why film sold as legal can still meter under.
Can a medical exemption get a New Jersey tint ticket dismissed?
New Jersey does have a medical exemption, but it is something you hold before the stop, not a defence you assemble afterwards. If you qualify, get it in place so the next stop goes differently.
Sources
- NJ MVC - Sun-screening (official)
- N.J.A.C. 13:20-1.1, sun-screening regulations (NJ MVC) (official)
Reference only, not legal advice. We do not publish an estimated ticket total because no statewide schedule exists to support one. For the amount that applies to you, ask the clerk of the court on your citation.