Utah Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in Utah
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 Utah 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 or top 4 inches.
- 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 or top 4 inches.
- 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.
New Utah law goes into effect on May 22nd, 2022 permitting 35% VLT on front side windows. Until then front side window VLT is still 43%.
Window tint reflection in Utah
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Utah 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 mirrored or metallic appearance.
- Back Side windows: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
Tint reflection for SUV and vans:
- Front Side windows: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
- Back Side windows: No mirrored or metallic appearance.
Other Utah window tint rules and regulations:
Utah 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 any window behind driver is tinted.
- Restricted Colors: Utah doesn't restrict any tint colors.
- Tint Variance: 5%
- Certificates: Film manufacturers are not required to certify the film they sell in this state.
- Stickers: No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
- Medical Exceptions: Utah tint law doesn't allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint.
- Penalties: Traffic infraction.