Friday, April 24, 2015

Utah Window Tint Laws

Utah Window Tinting Laws

 

Utah Window Tint Laws
Utah Window Tinting Law Enacted: 2005

We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date information regarding Utah window tinting laws. Please refer to you local authority for current Utah window tint law enforcement policies, including rules and regulations, as the final authority on Utah window tint law in your area.

 

UTAH WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR WINDOW TINTING

The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission percentage. In Utah 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. 

Window Tint Laws



Here is what is allowed in Utah window tint law:


Cars, Trucks and MPV *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles which are Vans and SUVs
Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than a total of 43% light in. Transmission through glass.
Back Side Windows Any VLT can be applied legally on this window. *(MPVs allow any light transmission)
Rear Window Any VLT can be applied legally on this window. *(MPVs allow any light transmission)

 

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO UTAH 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.
Front Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Back Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.

 

OTHER UTAH RULES AND REGULATIONS

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 Utah window tint law allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption for window tinting, consult your state law.