New Hampshire Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.
Tint darkness for sedans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint of 35% VLT is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
- Front Side windows: No tint can be applied to front side windows.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Tint darkness for SUV and vans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint of 35% VLT is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
- Front Side windows: No tint can be applied to front side windows.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Window tint reflection in New Hampshire
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire window tint rules and regulations:
New Hampshire does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:
- Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required only if back window is tinted.
- Restricted Colors: No colors of tint are explicitly restricted.
- Certificates: Manufacturers of film do not need to certify the film they sell in New Hampshire.
- Stickers: State law recommends but does not require stickers to identify legal tinting.
- Medical Exceptions: New Hampshire law does allow medical exemptions on the windshield and windows to the left and right of the driver.
- Penalties: Non-moving traffic violation.