NM
New Mexico Window Tint Laws (2026)
In New Mexico, front side windows must let in at least 20% of light; back side windows 20% VLT or lighter and the rear window 20% VLT or lighter. Windshield: above the AS-1 line or top 5 inches only, non-reflective, not red, yellow or amber.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line or top 5 inches only, non-reflective, not red, yellow or amber |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 20% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 20% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 20% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line or top 5 inches only, non-reflective, not red, yellow or amber |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 20% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 20% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 20% vlt or lighter |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- Not specified
- Reflectivity, back side
- Not specified
- Banned colors
- Red, Yellow, and Amber
- Medical exemption
- Yes. Apply to the Motor Vehicle Division with a physician's statement.
- Certification sticker
- Required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- Both required
- Penalty
- Penalty assessment misdemeanor.
- Notes
- All films must be non-reflective; the manufacturer's label sits between film and glass on each window.
Window tint shops in New Mexico
Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in New Mexico?
20% on front side windows, 20% on back side windows and 20% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in New Mexico?
Yes, 20% tint is legal on every window in New Mexico.
Is 35% tint legal in New Mexico?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in New Mexico.
Does New Mexico allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. Apply to the Motor Vehicle Division with a physician's statement.