UTAH’S AUTOMOTIVE TINT LAWS
Utah’s car window tint laws were enacted in 2005. Learn Utah’s rules about tint darkness, reflection, and other regulations below.
HOW DARK CAN YOUR WINDOW TINT BE IN UTAH?
The percent of visible light allowed through your car windows is called VLT: Visible Light Transmission. This is the percent of visible light allowed in through both the film and the glass. Utah has different window tint regulations for sedans, vans, and SUVs.
TINT DARKNESS:
Tint darkness for sedans:
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- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line or top 4 inches.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
Tint darkness for SUV’s and vans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line or top 4 inches.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN YOUR WINDOW TINT BE IN UTAH?
Tinting film may contain “mirrored” lenses or contain metallic elements that help reflect incoming light, and reduce glare and heat generated by visible light. Below you can find out how much reflection is permitted on your car window tint according to Utah law.
TINT REFLECTION FOR SEDANS, SUV'S AND VANS:
Front Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Back Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
OTHER UTAH TINTING REGULATIONS
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- Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required if any window behind driver is tinted.
- Restricted Colors: Utah doesn’t restrict any tint colors.
- Tint Variance: 5%
- Certificates: Film manufacturers are not required to certify the film they sell in this state.
- Stickers: No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
- Medical Exceptions: Utah tint law doesn’t allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint.
- Penalties: Traffic infraction.