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Hawaii Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Hawaii, front side windows must let in at least 35% of light; back side windows 35% VLT or lighter and the rear window 35% VLT or lighter. Windshield: above the AS-1 line or top 4 inches only, transparent.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line or top 4 inches only, transparent |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 35% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line or top 4 inches only, transparent |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | Any darkness |
| Rear window | Any darkness |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- Not specified
- Reflectivity, back side
- Not specified
- Banned colors
- None named in the statute
- Medical exemption
- No
- Certification sticker
- Required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- Both required
- Penalty
- $250 to $500 per offense for the owner; $500 to $1,000 for the installer, who must also replace the film for free.
- Notes
- 6% tolerance. Vans, minivans, trucks and buses may run any darkness behind the driver with mirrors on both sides. The statute has no medical exemption.
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Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Hawaii?
35% on front side windows, 35% on back side windows and 35% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Hawaii?
No. Hawaii does not allow 20% tint on any window. Front side windows need 35% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Hawaii?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Hawaii.
Does Hawaii allow a medical exemption for window tint?
No. Hawaii has no medical exemption for darker tint.