| Vermont Tint Laws | |
|---|---|
| Front Windshield | AS-1 line |
| Front Side Windows | No tint allowed |
| Back Side Windows | No restrictions |
| Rear Windshield | No restrictions |
Quick summary: Vermont tint laws allow front windshield tint only on AS-1 line. Front side windows must not have any tint. All windows behind driver can have any darkness.
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Vermont 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 Vermont
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 Vermont?
Here's exactly how much VLT is allowed on your auto window tint in Vermont (VT), 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: No tint can legally be applied to this window.
- 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: No tint can legally be applied to this window.
- 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 Vermont Tinting Rules & Regulations:
Other laws, rules and regulations in Vermont include the following:
Law does not mention reflective or mirrored tint.
Dual side mirrors are required when any window behind driver is tinted.
Vermont does not prohibit usage of any tint colors.
Film manufacturers don't need to certify the film.
No sticker to identify legal tinting is required by law.
Medical Exemptions
To get a medical exemption for window tinting in Vermont, you must complete and submit an official application certified by a licensed physician or optometrist. They must fill out and sign the medical necessity declaration section of the application, typically for conditions involving photosensitivity, skin sensitivity, or eye/vision issues.
Form VN-022 Window Tint Medical Exemption form can be found in our resources section below. Law does not specify minimum light transmission allowed for front side windows, so your physician will recommend a specific level in the form. Front windshield can never be tinted below AS-1 line.
Medical exemptions can be approved for 4 years or indefinitely for permanent conditions. The approved waiver must be kept in the vehicle (with a copy housed in any additional exempted vehicles) and must be presented to law enforcement when asked.
Quick FAQs
In Vermont, illegal window tint is treated as a non-moving traffic violation. Illegal tint typically carries fines ranging from $47 to $1,197, depending on the specific violation and local enforcement.
Furthermore, vehicles with illegal window tint can face rejection or failure during state safety inspections.
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 Vermont window tinting laws, rules and regulations.
Our article about Vermont tint laws is up to date as of 2026. Last change was made on November 2nd, 2026 (approximately 1 day 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:
Vermont Statutes Title 23, section 1125: Obstructing windshields. (official link, Vermont General Assembly)
Vermont Statutes § 1125 (unofficial alternate link)
Vermont DMV – Application for window tint medical exemption permit [PDF file]; alternate mirror link
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