In Nevada, legal tint is measured by VLT — the percentage of light the filmed glass lets through. The numbers below are the darkest tint the law allows at each window position, labeled VLT MAX: install film darker than the listed VLT and the vehicle is out of compliance. Figures are compiled from official Nevada state sources; laws change, so confirm the current statute before you tint.
| Window | Darkest Legal (VLT MAX) | Reflectivity |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | Transparent material allowed on the topmost portion only, and only if its bottom edge sits no less than 29 inches above the undepressed driver's seat (measured from a point 5 inches in front of the bottom of the backrest, seat in its rearmost and lowermost position, vehicle on a level surface) — § 484D.440(3)(c). Material may not be red or amber. | |
| Front side windows | 35% total light transmission through film and glass combined, and the film must be nonreflective — § 484D.440(3)(a) | |
| Rear side windows | No percentage set — allowed if the vehicle carries outside mirrors on each side reflecting a view of the highway for at least 200 feet to the rear — § 484D.440(3)(b) | |
| Rear windshield | No percentage set — same dual-mirror condition as the rear side windows — § 484D.440(3)(b) | |
| Tolerance | 7% measurement tolerance written into the front-side figure — § 484D.440(3)(a)(2) |
How to Read These Numbers
- Windshield: The windshield rule controls the strip at the top of the glass and how far film or a visor band may extend down. Most states allow a non-reflective strip above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
- Front side windows: Front side windows — driver and front passenger — are the most tightly regulated and the ones checked first at a traffic stop or inspection.
- Rear side windows: Rear side windows are usually allowed darker than the fronts, and on SUVs, trucks and vans they are sometimes exempt from the passenger-car limit.
- Tolerance: Some states publish a tolerance — a small allowance for factory glass and meter variance. Don't count on it when choosing a film; aim for the legal number.
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Nevada Tint Law Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Nevada?
For front side windows, Nevada allows tint down to 35% total light transmission through film and glass combined, and the film must be nonreflective — § 484D.440(3)(a) — the VLT MAX. Rear windows may allow darker film; check the table above for each position.
What happens if my tint is darker than Nevada allows?
Over-dark tint can draw a citation and, in many states, a fix-it order requiring the film to be removed and the vehicle re-inspected. Laws also change — verify the current statute before tinting.