NV
Nevada Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Nevada, front side windows must let in at least 35% of light; back side windows any darkness and the rear window any darkness. Windshield: top strip only (bottom edge at least 29 inches above the seat), not red or amber.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Top strip only (bottom edge at least 29 inches above the seat), not red or amber |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | Any darkness |
| Rear window | Any darkness |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Top strip only (bottom edge at least 29 inches above the seat), not red or amber |
|---|---|
| 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
- Red and Amber
- Medical exemption
- Yes. The DMV Director may grant exemptions by regulation; apply with medical documentation.
- Certification sticker
- Not required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- Both required
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor, but not counted as a moving violation.
- Notes
- 7% tolerance on the front side windows, which must be non-reflective. Windows behind the driver may be any darkness with outside mirrors on both sides.
Window tint shops in Nevada
Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Nevada?
35% on front side windows, Any on back side windows and Any on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Nevada?
Only on back side windows and the rear window. Front side windows need 35% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Nevada?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Nevada.
Does Nevada allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. The DMV Director may grant exemptions by regulation; apply with medical documentation.