Any shop you use in Holbrook, NY has to install to New York limits, and the percentage below is visible light transmission (VLT) — how much light the glass still lets through. A lower number is a darker window.
Bill S9226/A5306 (50% VLT, 7% tolerance) passed both houses in June 2026 but is UNSIGNED — 70% remains the enforced law. Tint is checked at annual inspection. The fine is capped at $150 by VTL 375(32), a court surcharge is added, and there are no license points because tint is an equipment offense rather than a moving violation.
Verified August 2026. Limits change — confirm with your installer. Full tint law checker for every state and province.