Utah Window Tinting Laws
Car window tinting laws in Utah were enacted in 2005. We have provided all the necessary information about your car's window tint, including how
dark or
reflective the tint is allowed in your state. There are also
additional car window tinting rules and regulations in Utah so make sure you read all about it below.
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.
Keep in mind that Utah tinting laws and regulations may be interpreted differently in your county or place of residence. We always recommend double-checking our information with your local DMV or law enforcement authorities.
State of Utah Info
Utah is the 13th-largest, the 34th-most populous, and the 10th-least-densely populated of the 50 United States. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,817,222 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City, leaving vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited. Utah is bordered by Colorado on the east, Wyoming on the northeast, Idaho on the north, Arizona on the south, and Nevada on the west. It also touches a corner of New Mexico on the southeast.
Capital: Salt Lake City
Population: 2,855,287
Area: 84,899 sq mi (219,887 km2)
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Cities in Utah: Salt Lake City, Provo, Park City, Ogden, St. George, Moab, Orem, Vernal, Sandy, Cedar City, West Jordan, Logan, Snowbird, Bountiful, South Jordan, Lehi, Draper, West Valley City, Spanish Fork, American Fork, Kanab, Layton, Heber, Murray, Springville, Clearfield, Kiz, Pleasant Grove, Kaysville, Saratoga Springs, Herriman, Brigham City, Riverton, Hurricane, Brian Head, Tooele, Helper, Alpine, Midvale, Manti, Sego, Utah, Wendover, Canyon Cove, Price, Eagle Mountain, Springdale, Alta, Escalante, Richfield, Lindon
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Counties in Utah: Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber
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State website
Tint law references:Utah Highway Patrol FAQ: Can I have tinting on the windows of my vehicle?
Utah Code: Title 41 (Motor Vehicles), Chapter 6a (Traffic Code), Part 16 (Vehicle Equipment), Section 1635 - Windshields and windows
S.B. 149 Tinted Vehicle Windows Amendments (New 2022 law)