New Hampshire window tint law
In New Hampshire, a passenger car's front side windows must let in at least 70% of light; rear side windows: at least 35% of light in; rear window: at least 35% of light in. Source: New Hampshire RSA 266:58-a, NH General Court (Internet Archive copy, 2025-01-14, after the 2024 ch. 48 amendment), checked November 2026.
| Front side windows | 70% At least 70% light transmittance. |
|---|---|
| Rear side windows | 35% At least 35% light transmittance (windows to the rear of the driver). |
| Rear window | 35% At least 35% light transmittance. |
| Windshield | No aftermarket tint except a strip no wider than 6 inches at the very top, with at least 35% transmittance. |
| SUVs, vans, trucks | Rear windows of multipurpose passenger vehicles and pickups may be as dark as federal rules allow for factory tint. |
| Medical exemption | Special permit for medical reasons (RSA 266:61-a, IX) for the windshield or front side windows. |
The New Hampshire front-side limit on a car
Levels we picture that meet the front-side limit: 70% (light)
Source
“The light transmittance of after-market tinted windows to the left and right of the driver where they are allowed shall not be less than 70 percent”
Checked November 2026 (read from an archived copy of the official page). A summary of the passenger-car rules, not legal advice: laws change, so check the source or ask a local tint shop before you buy.
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