Iowa Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in Iowa
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 Iowa is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.
Tint darkness for sedans:
- Windshield: Must allow more than 70% of light in.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 70% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
Tint darkness for SUV and vans:
- Windshield: Must allow more than 70% of light in.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 70% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
Window tint reflection in Iowa
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Iowa 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: Not excessive reflectiveness, law is not specific.
- Back Side windows: Not excessive reflectiveness, law is not specific.
Tint reflection for SUV and vans:
- Front Side windows: Not excessive reflectiveness, law is not specific.
- Back Side windows: Not excessive reflectiveness, law is not specific.
Other Iowa window tint rules and regulations:
Iowa does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:
- Side Mirrors: No restrictions on side mirrors in Iowa.
- Restricted Colors: No colors of tint are explicitly prohibited from use.
- Certificates: Manufacturers of film are not required to certify the film they sell in the state.
- Stickers: No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
- Medical Exceptions: Iowa doesn't permit darker window tinting due to medical exemptions since July 2012.