Window Tint
SDCL § 32-15-2.4 — thirty-five percent on the front side windows and twenty percent behind the driver, with nine percent tolerance
| Window | Light let through, at least |
|---|---|
| WindowWindshield and the windows beside and ahead of the driver | Light let through, at least35 percent |
| WindowRear windows behind the driver's seat | Light let through, at least20 percent |
Each has an enforcement tolerance of nine percent. A violation of either is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
A particular ticket is a question for a licensed South Dakota attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- SDCL § 32-15-2.4 — One-way glass, adhesive film, or other glaze in windshield or front side windows prohibited; Violation as misdemeanor
- SDCL § 32-15-2.5 — One-way glass, adhesive film, or other glaze in rear window prohibited; Violation as misdemeanor
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed South Dakota attorney.