State Window Tint Regulations

[luv2offroad]

I have a friend who is wanting to tint her car windows but is getting different answers from auto shops on what grade she can legally tint to. Isn't there some website with the Utah laws regarding this on it? And is it a state mandated guideline or varies by county?

[slider]

call the local PD or sheriffs office

[luv2offroad]

She got different answers from then as well.

[slider]

that's funny. you'd think the ones that give the tickets would be the ones that know.

[luv2offroad]

Never mind, I found the official wording on the Utah Code website.

[XJEEPER]

Please share

[luv2offroad]

41-6a-1635. Windshields and windows -- Tinting -- Obstructions reducing visibility -- Wipers -- Prohibitions.

(1) Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), a person may not operate a motor vehicle with:
(a) a windshield that allows less than 70% light transmittance;
(b) a front side window that allows less than 43% light transmittance;
(c) any windshield or window that is composed of, covered by, or treated with any material or component that presents a metallic or mirrored appearance; or
(d) any sign, poster, or other nontransparent material on the windshield or side windows of the motor vehicle except:
(i) a certificate or other paper required to be so displayed by law; or
(ii) the vehicle's identification number displayed or etched in accordance with rules made by the department under Section 41-6a-1601.
(2) Nontransparent materials may be used:
(a) along the top edge of the windshield if the materials do not extend downward more than four inches from the top edge of the windshield or beyond the AS-1 line whichever is lowest;
(b) in the lower left-hand corner of the windshield provided they do not extend more than three inches to the right of the left edge or more than four inches above the bottom edge of the windshield; or
(c) on the rear windows including rear side windows located behind the vehicle operator.
(3) A windshield or other window is considered to comply with the requirements of Subsection (1) if the windshield or other window meets the federal statutes and regulations for motor vehicle window composition, covering, light transmittance, and treatment.
(4) Except for material used on the windshield in compliance with Subsections (2)(a) and (b), a motor vehicle with tinting or nontransparent material on any window shall be equipped with rear-view mirrors mounted on the left side and on the right side of the motor vehicle to reflect to the driver a view of the highway to the rear of the motor vehicle.
(5) (a) (i) The windshield on a motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield.
(ii) The device shall be constructed to be operated by the operator of the motor vehicle.
(b) A windshield wiper on a motor vehicle shall be maintained in good working order.
(6) A person may not have for sale, sell, offer for sale, install, cover, or treat a windshield or window in violation of this section.
(7) Notwithstanding this section, any person subject to the federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, dealers, importers, and repair businesses, shall comply with the federal standards on motor vehicle window tinting.

[DrMoab]

JeepZZ can give a little info on this as well (although the code works too)

Since he is a window tinter by trade.

[slider]

so black spray paint might be too dark? :dunno:

[DrMoab]

so black spray paint might be too dark? :dunno:
Both of my cars are too dark. Thats why you make bery bery good friends with inspection dudes.

[DaveW]

so black spray paint might be too dark? :dunno:

It's OK for the back windows: (But I do hear the cops don't like it)

(2) Nontransparent materials may be used:
.....
(c) on the rear windows including rear side windows located behind the vehicle operator.

Better to avoid high gloss paint...:D

(1) Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), a person may not operate a motor vehicle with:
....
(c) any windshield or window that is composed of, covered by, or treated with any material or component that presents a metallic or mirrored appearance; or

[Flash]

Make sure you know the factory tint level(that she may not even know it has) before you by tint that is legal by it self, but that factory tint+ legal tint = Much frustration at the next I/M station visit.

Man I'm glad i don't have to deal with that that...(insert word here)________any more.:party:

Flash

[JeeperG]

So can I limo tint all my hard top windows since I have the top off half the year anyway?

[jmaxj]

So can I limo tint all my hard top windows since I have the top off half the year anyway?
i would as far as i new you could have back windows as dark as you want and no more than 40% on fronts except windshield.

[JEEPZZ]

So can I limo tint all my hard top windows since I have the top off half the year anyway?
You can legally limo tint ANY windows behind the front 2 doors, period.

[scottmcneal]

with dual mirrors, you can in calif

[JEEPZZ]

with dual mirrors, you can in calif
Same here in Utah.

Funny thing though about the required dual mirrors; they are attached to legally removeable doors on Wranglers. Go figure? :confused1

[scottmcneal]

That will make a guy think, LOL

[jmaxj]

You can legally limo tint ANY windows behind the front 2 doors, period.
guess it hasn't changed then

[Tom R.]

All this talk about window tinting got me wondering if anyone here can recommend a good tinting shop in the Ogden area.

[XJEEPER]

In the Og area, Glamour Glaze did my last Jeep and my Honda years ago. However, there are other resources that I prefer to use now.


AAAHHHEEMMMM!!...........JEEPZZ has exceeded their stored private messages quota and can not accept further messages until they clear some space

[brent]

one of the reasons I got out of that state. they will throw me in jail for hookin a guy up.


so if you want the dark stuff, its only 220 miles from salt lake :D


jeepzz, when your ready for a change of scenery, give me a call....

[DrMoab]

one of the reasons I got out of that state. they will throw me in jail for hookin a guy up.
I'm in Idaho about every other day and I have to say...I don't know that I would trade tint laws for the absolutely stupid drivers you guys have up there.

[brent]

I'm in Idaho about every other day and I have to say...I don't know that I would trade tint laws for the absolutely stupid drivers you guys have up there.
I'd have to blame that on the education system :D


and everywhere has their share of those.

[DrMoab]

I'd have to blame that on the education system :D


and everywhere has their share of those.
Yeah thats true. Still....There is something about Idaho farmers on the road...

[JEEPZZ]

All this talk about window tinting got me wondering if anyone here can recommend a good tinting shop in the Ogden area.
Yep :phone:

[Tom R.]

Yep :phone:
Do you do removal of old tint? The original (?) tint on my rear hatch and rear side windows is separating.

[XJEEPER]

You can usually get a corner started with a razor blade and start it peeling, then application of warm water and few drops of liquid dish soap gets the adhesive loosened right up. Stack a towl at the bottom of the window and then hose it down liberally with the solution, then blade it off. Be careful around the heated window connectors with the razor.