Colorado Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in Colorado
The percent of visible light allowed through your car windows is called VLT: Visible Light Transmission. The percentage of light allowed through your film and glass in Colorado is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.
Tint darkness for sedans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective 70% VLT tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 27% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 27% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 27% of light in.
Tint darkness for SUV and vans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective 70% VLT tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 27% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 27% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 27% of light in.
If front side windows and windshield have over 70% VLT, windows to the back of the driver (rear window and back side windows) may have any tint darkness.
Window tint reflection in Colorado
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Colorado window tint law permits a certain window reflection when using a tint so make sure you pay attention to this as well.
Tint reflection for sedans:
- Front Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
- Back Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Tint reflection for SUV and vans:
- Front Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
- Back Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Other Colorado window tint rules and regulations:
Colorado does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:
- Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
- Restricted Colors: The tint color(s) of RED and AMBER are not legal by state law.
- Certificates: Film manufacturers don't need to certify the film they sell in Colorado.
- Stickers: State law recommends but does not require stickers to identify legal tinting.
- Medical Exceptions: Colorado law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint.
- Penalties: Class B traffic infraction, or misdemeanor with $500-$5000 fine.