What You Need To Know About Nevada's Tint Laws

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What You Need To Know About Nevada’s Tint Laws

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Teran Marsell | Published on June 6th, 2018

What You Need To Know About Nevada's Tint Laws Riding around in tinted window protects the interior of your vehicle, offers you privacy, and guards you and your passengers from harmful UV rays. However, to make sure your ride stays fun instead of being interrupted by flashing red and blue lights behind you. Let’s take a look at Nevada’s auto tint laws to make sure you are ready to ride through the desert on your way to Vegas in comfort and style.

A Brief History of Nevada’s Window Tint Laws

Auto tinting laws were enacted for Nevada in 1993. These covered a wide range of elements with regard to auto glass including darkness and how reflective the tint is. Let’s review some basic terminology.

The percent of visible light your auto windows let pass through them is called Visible Light Transmission (VLT). The percentage of light permitted through your film and glass varies in Nevada by vehicle type. You need to know which rules apply to:

Sedan
Cars
SUVs
Vans

Window Tint Darkness permitted for Nevada sedans:

For windshields: Non-reflective tint is permitted over the manufacturer’s AS-1 line.
For front side windows: be able to let 35% of light through.
Back Side windows: Any degree of darkness is permissible.
Rear windows: Any degree of darkness is permissible.

Tint darkness permissible for SUV and Vans in Nevada:

Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed over the manufacturer’s AS-1 line.
Front Side windows: Must permit more than 35% of light through.
Back Side windows: Any degree of darkness may be used.

What You Should Know About Window Reflection Laws in Nevada:

Reflective windows can reduce incoming light and reflect glare and heat away for greater comfort and safer driving. The state of Nevada asks that you tend to the following rules and regulations.

Tint reflection guidelines for sedans in Nevada:

Front side windows: Current law does not make reference to reflectivity.
Backside windows: Current law does not make reference to reflectivity.

Tint Reflection Laws for SUVs and Vans in Nevada:

Front Side windows: Current law does not make reference to reflectivity.
Back Side windows: Current law does not make reference to reflectivity.

Other Regulations for Tints in Nevada You Should Know About:

Thought the rules about reflection for window tints seem permissive, here are some important related regulations to know about.

Side mirrors: Dual side mirrors are needed if the back window is tinted.
Color restrictions:The colors are red and amber are not allowed.
Variance in tinting: 7% variance.
Certificates: Film manufacturers need to display a certificate of the film sold in Nevada. Double check with your dealer that they are prepared to do so.
Stickers: Used to identify legal tinting are required.
Medical exceptions: The state of Nevada allows for medical exceptions when it comes to window tinting.

Learn More About Auto Glass Tinting in Nevada with Expert Help

Team Acme has supplied auto glass tints and reflective coats for vehicles all over Nevada and beyond. To learn more, contact us online or call 702-566-8326.