The short version
- Front side windows need at least 35% VLT, with a 7% tolerance
- Back side and rear windows can be any darkness if the vehicle has dual side mirrors
- Windshield tint is limited to the top portion and cannot be red or amber
- Medical exemptions are approved by the Nevada Highway Patrol, down to a minimum of 20% VLT
- Tint tickets are non-moving violations with no demerit points
Tint limits by window
Percentages are the minimum VLT allowed. A lower number is a darker tint.
| Window | Sedans & coupes | SUVs, trucks & vans |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | Top portion only (29+ inches above seat); not red or amber | Top portion only (29+ inches above seat); not red or amber |
| Front side windows | 35% VLT (7% tolerance) | 35% VLT (7% tolerance) |
| Back side windows | Any darkness (dual side mirrors required) | Any darkness (dual side mirrors required) |
| Rear window | Any darkness (dual side mirrors required) | Any darkness (dual side mirrors required) |
Not sure what these percentages look like? See window tint percentage examples or read about the AS-1 line.
How Nevada compares
Nevada allows 35% VLT on the front side windows of a car. That is darker than 15 states allow and lighter than 16 states permit, and 18 other states use the same limit. If you want to see what 35% VLT actually looks like on glass, compare it in our tint percentage examples.
Nevada borders Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon and Utah. Film that is legal here can get you a ticket in California, where the front-window limit is stricter. Shops in Arizona can legally install darker film than Nevada allows, so check the meter reading if you tint across the border. Our guide to crossing state lines with tinted windows explains how out-of-state cars are treated.
| Neighboring state | Front sides | Back sides | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada (this page) | 35% | Any | Any |
| Arizona | 33% | Any | Any |
| California | 70% | Any | Any |
| Idaho | 35% | 20% | 35% |
| Oregon | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Utah | 35% | Any | Any |
Sedans vs SUVs, trucks and vans
Nevada uses the same limits for every vehicle type: 35% VLT on the front side windows, any darkness on the back side windows and any darkness on the rear window, whether you drive a sedan, SUV, pickup or van.
Many SUVs and trucks leave the factory with dark privacy glass behind the driver. Because most states measure the combined reading of film plus glass, adding film over privacy glass drops the number further than the film label suggests. See how film and glass add up in our VLT guide.
Windshield tint in Nevada
The rule for the windshield is: Top portion only (29+ inches above seat); not red or amber. Measure down from the top edge of the glass. If your windshield also has an AS-1 mark, our AS-1 line guide explains how the two compare.
Choosing film that passes in Nevada
Reflectivity is regulated too: front side window tint must be non-reflective. The statute sets no numeric reflectance limit for the back side or rear windows.. Metallic films are the type most likely to run into reflectivity limits, while carbon and ceramic films are non-reflective. Compare them in types of window tint film.
Most installers in Nevada meter the glass before and after the install so you leave with a reading inside the limit. Ask for the meter reading on your receipt; it is useful if you are ever stopped.
Need an installer who knows these rules? Browse Nevada tint shops on TintingNearMe.com.
If you get a tint ticket
Illegal tint is a non-moving traffic violation, so it does not add demerit points to your license. Fines are set by the local court, and officers may require the tint to be removed.
No sticker requirement. To see how Nevada stacks up, read window tint penalties by state. If you need darker film for a medical reason, the medical exemption guide covers what most states ask for.
Reflectivity and other rules
Reflectivity: Front side window tint must be non-reflective. The statute sets no numeric reflectance limit for the back side or rear windows.
- The 35% front side limit is for film and glass combined, with a 7% tolerance (effectively 28%)
- Back side and rear tint is legal only with outside mirrors on both sides showing at least 200 feet behind the vehicle
- Windshield tint must be at least 29 inches above the driver's seat and may not be red or amber
- Factory-installed tint allowed under federal law is exempt
- Ambulances, hearses and certain law enforcement vehicles can also get exemptions from the Highway Patrol
Stickers and certification
No sticker requirement
Penalties
Illegal tint is a non-moving traffic violation, so it does not add demerit points to your license. Fines are set by the local court, and officers may require the tint to be removed.
Compare penalties in every stateNevada medical exemption
Apply to the Nevada Highway Patrol (Department of Public Safety, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711) using the Window Tint Exemption application, with Section 2 completed by a Nevada-licensed physician who gives a diagnosis and a recommended VLT. Exemptions below 20% VLT are not approved. Permits last 4 years for a temporary condition or indefinitely for a permanent one, must be kept in the vehicle, and are not transferable.
New to exemptions? Our medical exemption guide explains which conditions usually qualify and how the paperwork works in each state.
Connects you with a licensed doctor through MyEyeRx.
Watch: Nevada tint law videos
From our YouTube channel. Laws can change after a video is published; the limits on this page reflect the law as reviewed on November 2, 2026.
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Nevada tint law questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Nevada?
35% VLT on the front side windows, with a 7% tolerance. Back side and rear windows can be any darkness as long as the vehicle has outside mirrors on both sides.
Is limo tint legal in Nevada?
Yes, on the back side and rear windows of any vehicle with dual side mirrors. It is not legal on the front side windows, and even medical exemptions are not approved below 20% VLT.
Can I get a medical exemption in Nevada?
Yes. Submit the Window Tint Exemption application to the Nevada Highway Patrol in Carson City, with a section completed by a Nevada-licensed physician. Approved exemptions last 4 years or indefinitely and must be kept in the vehicle.
How much is a tint ticket in Nevada?
Fines vary by court. A tint violation is a non-moving violation, so it does not add demerit points, but you may have to remove the illegal film.
What tint colors are banned in Nevada?
Red and amber tint is banned on the windshield strip. Front side window tint must also be non-reflective.
Sources and how we check
Governing law: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 484D.440; NAC 484D.280-.290
- NRS 484D.440 (Justia, 2025 Nevada Revised Statutes)
- Nevada DPS Window Tint Exemption application
- 2 News: Fallon police remind drivers about Nevada tint laws
Tint laws change, and police and inspection stations can interpret them differently. Confirm with the Nevada DMV or state police before you tint. Found something out of date? Tell us.