Vermont window tint law

In Vermont, a passenger car's front side windows may not have darkening tint film; rear side windows: any darkness with outside mirrors on both sides; rear window: any darkness with outside mirrors on both sides. Source: 23 V.S.A. §1125, checked November 2026.

Front side windowsNo tint film
No tint film allowed on the front side windows (factory glass only).
Rear side windowsAny darkness
Any darkness, if the car has a mirror on each side.
Rear windowAny darkness
Any darkness, if the car has a mirror on each side.
WindshieldNo tint or material on the windshield except small stickers in specified corners.
Medical exemptionYes: Commissioner may grant an exemption for the front side windows on a physician/optometrist certification (renewed every 4 years).

The Vermont front-side limit on a car

Tesla Model 3 2024 with factory windows, no tint film
Tesla Model 3: Factory glass: Vermont allows no darkening film here. Side and rear windows shown at the same level.
Tesla Model 3 2024 with 5% window tint (limo) on the side and rear windows
Rear side windows: 5%, the darkest film we picture. Vermont sets no darkness limit here.

Source

23 V.S.A. §1125

“a person shall not operate a motor vehicle on which material or items have been painted or adhered on or over ... side windows located immediately to the left and right of the operator.”

Checked November 2026. 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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