Hawaii Window Tint Law
Hawaii Window Tint Law Enacted: 2010 |
| Hawaii Window Tint Laws |
HAWAII WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR WINDOW TINTING
The
darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission
percentage. In Hawaii window tint law, this percentage refers to
percentage of visible light allowed to pass through the combination of
film and the factory tint of the window.
Here is what is allowed in Hawaii window tint law:
Cars, Trucks and MPV *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles which are Vans and SUVs
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| Windshield | Must allow more than a total of 70% light in. Transmission through glass. |
| Front Side Windows | Must allow more than a total of 35% light in. Transmission through glass. |
| Back Side Windows | Must allow more than a total of 35% light in. Transmission through glass. *(MPVs allow any light transmission) |
| Rear Window | Must allow more than a total of 35% light in. Transmission through glass. *(MPVs allow any light transmission) |
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO HAWAII WINDOW TINT LAW?
Tinting film can
contain metallic elements (silver mirror look) that help to reflect
incoming light and reject the glare and heat generated by visible light.
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| Front Side Windows | Not regulated by state law. |
| Back Side Windows | Not regulated by state law. |
OTHER HAWAII RULES AND REGULATIONS |
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| Restricted Colors | No colors of tint are explicitly banned. |
| Side Mirrors | Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted. |
| Certificate Requirements | Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state. |
| Sticker Requirements | No sticker to identify legal tinting is required. |
| Medical Exemption | Hawaii window tint law does NOT allow medical exemptions for special tint use. |
