South Dakota Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in South 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 South Dakota 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: Must allow more than 20% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 20% of light in.
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: Must allow more than 20% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 20% of light in.
Window tint reflection in South Dakota
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. South 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 South Dakota window tint rules and regulations:
South Dakota does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:
- Side Mirrors: There are no restrictions on side mirrors in South Dakota.
- Restricted Colors: No colors of tint are explicitly restricted.
- Tint Variance: 9% variance.
- Certificates: Film manufacturers need to certify the film they sell in South Dakota. Check with your dealer if they are using certified film.
- Stickers: The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on each tinted window.
- Medical Exceptions: South Dakota law does not allow any medical exemptions that would allow using special car window tint.
- Penalties: Class 2 misdemeanor.