West Virginia window tint law
In West Virginia, a passenger car's front side windows must let in at least 35% of light; rear side windows: at least 35% of light in; rear window: at least 35% of light in. Source: W. Va. Code §17C-15-36a (last amended 2012), checked November 2026.
| Front side windows | 35% At least 35% light transmission, reflectivity no more than 20%, nonreflective type. |
|---|---|
| Rear side windows | 35% At least 35%, reflectivity no more than 20%. |
| Rear window | 35% At least 35%, reflectivity no more than 20%. |
| Windshield | Nonreflective, non-red/yellow/amber strip along the top only, down to the AS-1 line or 5 inches from the top, whichever is closer to the top. |
| SUVs, vans, trucks | The light-transmittance limit does not apply to windows behind the driver on trucks, buses, trailers, mobile homes and multipurpose passenger vehicles. |
| Medical exemption | Affidavit from a physician or optometrist licensed in West Virginia, kept with the affected person while transported. |
The West Virginia front-side limit on a car
Levels we picture that meet the front-side limit: 70% (light)50% (medium-light)35% (medium)
Source
W. Va. Code §17C-15-36a (last amended 2012)
“shall be a nonreflective type with reflectivity of not more than twenty percent and have a light transmission of not less than thirty-five 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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