Idaho Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in Idaho
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 Idaho is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.
Tint darkness for sedans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line or top 6 inches.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 20% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Tint darkness for SUV and vans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line or top 6 inches.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 20% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Window tint reflection in Idaho
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Idaho 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: Must not be more than 35% reflective.
- Back Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.
Tint reflection for SUV and vans:
- Front Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.
- Back Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.
Other Idaho window tint rules and regulations:
Idaho 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: No colors of tint are specified as banned.
- Tint Variance: State laws allow 3% light transmission tolerance.
- Certificates: Film manufacturers are not required to certify the film they sell in this state.
- Stickers: No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
- Medical Exceptions: Idaho allows medical exemptions for special tint (75% on windshield and 20% on other windows).
- Penalties: Traffic infraction.