North Dakota Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in North Dakota
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 North Dakota 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 50% 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 50% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
Window tint reflection in North Dakota
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. North Dakota 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 North Dakota window tint rules and regulations:
North Dakota does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:
- Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required in North Dakota if any window behind driver is tinted.
- Restricted Colors: There are no specific tint colors restricted from usage.
- Certificates: Film manufacturers don't need to certify the film they sell in this state.
- Stickers: Sticker to identify legal tinting is not required.
- Medical Exceptions: North Dakota no longer allows medical exemptions for window tint.