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Window Banners in Tennessee

Illegal

Apart from the manufacturer's standard installed shade band, no material may reduce windshield light transmittance below 70% — so an aftermarket banner is not permitted. A printed windshield banner is not legal in Tennessee.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Apart from the manufacturer's standard installed shade band, no material may reduce windshield light transmittance below 70% — so an aftermarket banner is not permitted. A printed windshield banner is not legal in Tennessee.

Specific Limits

Placement rule
Apart from the manufacturer's standard installed shade band, no material may reduce windshield light transmittance below 70% — so an aftermarket banner is not permitted.
Printed banner allowed
No
Windshield strip allowed
No

Statute

Tenn. Code § 55-9-107(a)(1)(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are window banners legal in Tennessee?
Apart from the manufacturer's standard installed shade band, no material may reduce windshield light transmittance below 70% — so an aftermarket banner is not permitted. A printed windshield banner is not legal in Tennessee.
What are the exact window banners limits in Tennessee?
Placement rule: Apart from the manufacturer's standard installed shade band, no material may reduce windshield light transmittance below 70% — so an aftermarket banner is not permitted.. Printed banner allowed: No. Windshield strip allowed: No. Source: Tenn. Code § 55-9-107(a)(1)(B).

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