Nevada window tint laws · Updated 2026

Nevada window
tint laws, explained.

If you're looking for legal window tint anywhere in Nevada, here's what the law actually says. These laws apply statewide, including Fallon, Fernley, Silver Springs, Dayton, and Reno.

The short version: 35% VLT on front side windows, anything you want behind the driver, no mirrored film, and a non-reflective strip on the windshield. Here's a simple explanation of Nevada's window tint laws in plain English.

VLT limits — passenger cars, SUVs, and trucks

WindowSedanSUV / Truck
WindshieldNon-reflective strip above the AS-1 line onlyNon-reflective strip above the AS-1 line only
Front side windowsMust allow more than 35% VLTMust allow more than 35% VLT
Rear side windowsAny darknessAny darkness
Rear windowAny darknessAny darkness
ReflectivityNo metallic or mirrored appearanceNo metallic or mirrored appearance
Dual side mirrorsRequired if rear window is tintedRequired if rear window is tinted

VLT = Visible Light Transmission. A 35% film lets 35% of visible light through. Lower numbers = darker tint.

These Nevada tint laws apply whether you drive a car, truck, SUV, Tesla, Jeep, or commercial vehicle.

Does Nevada allow windshield tint?

Nevada allows a non-reflective tint strip along the top of the windshield, but only down to the manufacturer's AS-1 line (the small mark etched near the top edge of the glass). Full-windshield tint is not legal for passenger vehicles — even clear ceramic films designed for heat rejection must stop at the AS-1 line.

Reflectivity

Mirrored, metallic, and chrome-look films are not legal in Nevada on any window. All carbon and ceramic films we install are non-reflective and meet the rules.

Mirrors and rear glass

If you tint the rear window — even with a legal shade — Nevada requires dual outside side mirrors. Almost every modern vehicle already has them, so this is a non-issue for most drivers.

Medical exemption

Drivers with a documented medical condition (lupus, severe photosensitivity, certain skin conditions) can apply for a Nevada medical exemption that allows darker tint on front side windows. The exemption requires a physician's statement and must be kept in the vehicle.

Common misunderstandings

  • "Limo tint up front" is not legal on passenger vehicles in Nevada.
  • Factory privacy glass on the back of an SUV does not change what's legal up front — fronts still need 35%+ VLT.
  • Out-of-state plates do not exempt you from Nevada tint law while driving here.
  • "Ceramic" doesn't mean "legal at any shade" — VLT is measured the same regardless of film type.

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This page is a plain-English summary, not legal advice. Always check current Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS 484D.440) for the official rules.