Nevada Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in Nevada
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 Nevada 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.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% 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: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
Window tint reflection in Nevada
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Nevada 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 reference to reflectivity in the current law.
- Back Side windows: No reference to reflectivity in the current law.
Tint reflection for SUV and vans:
- Front Side windows: No reference to reflectivity in the current law.
- Back Side windows: No reference to reflectivity in the current law.
Other Nevada window tint rules and regulations:
Nevada 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: Colors RED and AMBER are not permitted.
- Tint Variance: State laws allow 7% light transmission tolerance.
- Certificates: Manufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell in Nevada. Ask your dealer if they are using certified film.
- Stickers: No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
- Medical Exceptions: Nevada allows medical exemptions for special tint.