| Nevada Tint Laws | |
|---|---|
| Front Windshield | AS-1 line |
| Front Side Windows | 35% |
| Back Side Windows | No restrictions |
| Rear Windshield | No restrictions |
Quick summary: Nevada tint laws permit front windshield tint only on AS-1 line. Front side windows must have over 35% VLT, and all windows behind driver seat can have any darkness.
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Nevada tint laws primarily regulate the darkness, but also specify other rules and regulations you need to know about such as reflectiveness or color restrictions. All laws are explained further below.
Window Tint Darkness in Nevada
Window tint darkness is measured in VLT (Visible Light Transmission) percent. VLT indicates how much light passes through both the film and the glass.
Drag the blue slider above to preview tint darkness. In most real world cases, applied tint will appear 10-20% darker compared to our tool.
See: VLT explained with chart and darkness examples
How dark can your window tint be in Nevada?
Here's exactly how much VLT is allowed on your auto window tint in Nevada (NV), categorized by passenger and multi-purpose vehicles.
Tint darkness for passenger vehicles:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
- 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.
Passenger vehicles include: sedan, coupe, convertible, station wagon, hardtop and hatchback vehicles.
Tint darkness for multi-purpose vehicles (MPV):
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
- 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.
Multi-purpose vehicles include: SUV, pickup, van, truck, RV, and minibus.
AS-1 line typically extends between 4 and 6 inches parallel to the top of your windshield. AS-1 designation line is typically marked by glass manufacturer on the top edge of your windshield.
Depending on vehicle, your AS-1 strip may already be tinted. In most states windshield tint must not have any reflectiveness, and illegal colors typically include blue and red.
Some state tint laws specify exact number of inches you are allowed to tint on front windshields. Other states define this windscreen area simply as an AS-1 line. Learn more about AS-1 Line.
Federal vehicle ID label found on driver's front door frame will tell you whether your vehicle is classified as passenger or multi purpose vehicle.
- Passenger vehicles include: sedan, coupe, convertible, station wagon, hardtop and hatchback vehicles.
- Multi-purpose vehicles include: SUV, pickup, van, truck, RV, trailer, bus and minibus.
In most states vehicles fall under these two categories.
Other Nevada Tinting Rules & Regulations:
Other laws, rules and regulations in Nevada include the following:
No reflective or mirrored appearance allowed.
Dual side mirrors are required if any window behind driver is tinted.
Color altering tint not allowed. Red and amber are specifically banned on front windshields.
Manufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell in Nevada. Ask your dealer to ensure they are using certified film.
Sticker to identify legal tinting is not required.
Medical Exemptions
Nevada allows up to 20% VLT under medical exemptions (down from 35% default on front side windows). Although there is no specific mention of it, front windshields can still likely never be tinted beneath the AS-1 line.
Form DO-200 – Window Tint Exemption Application is linked in our resources section below. It must be filled and submitted to Nevada Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol Division. Medical waivers can be granted for 4 years, or indefinitely if your physician deems your medical condition permanent.
Quick FAQs
Violating Nevada’s window tint laws typically results in fines starting around $100 to $110. Police or courts may require you to remove the illegal film, pass a compliance inspection, or fix the violation to clear the penalty.
- Ambulances and funeral hearses are exempt.
- Law enforcement vehicles used for canine transportation, surveillance, undercover or forensic purposes are exempt.
Laws typically do not apply to vehicles registered in other states, but to avoid fines during out of state travels you can considering carrying proof that the tint you have is legal in your home state.
Tint laws only regulate aftermarket tinting, so vehicles manufactured with darker windows are excluded.
Visible light transmission (VLT) measures how much visible light passes through a vehicle window. Law enforcement often uses a tint meter device to measure VLT. However, tint meters are not always perfectly accurate, and readings can vary slightly due to the equipment or measurement conditions.
To account for these small differences, Nevada allows a variance of 7% when measuring window tint. As tint meters are not 100% accurate, the tolerance should never be used to apply darker than legally permitted tint.
Our tint laws strictly reference official sources. You are welcome to verify data in official state laws linked below, or get in touch with your local DMV or police department to make sure you are not breaking Nevada window tinting laws, rules and regulations.
Our article about Nevada tint laws is up to date as of 2026. Last change was made on October 29th, 2026 (approximately 5 days ago).
You can rest assured our legal experts are immediately notified of changes, and will always update this article with latest legislation when required.
Official law sources:
Nevada Department of Public Safety – Application for Window Tint Exemption [PDF file]
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