Window Tint
Utah Code 41-6a-1635 — 70% through the windshield and 35% through the front side windows
| Glass | The rule |
|---|---|
| GlassWindshield | The ruleAt least 70% light transmittance |
| GlassFront side windows | The ruleAt least 35% light transmittance, with no more than a 5% variance observed by an officer metering it |
| GlassAny window | The ruleNothing that presents a metallic or mirrored appearance |
| GlassRear windows, including rear side windows behind the driver | The ruleNontransparent material may be used |
Who handles this in Utah: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
- Nontransparent material may run along the top of the windshield no more than four inches down, or to the AS-1 line, whichever is lower.
- A vehicle with tint or nontransparent material on any window, other than those windshield strips, has mirrors on both the left and the right side.
- No object may hang or be mounted where it materially obstructs the driver's view.
A violation is an infraction, and an officer may not ask for a registration or a license to be suspended or revoked for a windshield or front side window violation.
Sources for this section (1)
- Utah Code 41-6a-1635 — Windshields and windows -- Tinting -- Obstructions reducing visibility -- Wipers -- Prohibitions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.