Vermont Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in Vermont
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 Vermont 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: No tint can be applied legally to this window.
- 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.
- Front Side windows: No tint can be applied legally to this window.
- Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
Window tint reflection in Vermont
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Vermont 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 Vermont window tint rules and regulations:
Vermont 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 this state if back window is tinted.
- Restricted Colors: Vermont does not prohibit usage of any tint colors.
- Certificates: Film manufacturers don't need to certify the film.
- Stickers: No sticker to identify legal tinting is required by law.
- Medical Exceptions: Vermont tinting law permits medical exemptions and allows the use of darker tint.