VT · tint law reference
Vermont window tint laws
Last verified September 13, 2026 · 23 V.S.A. § 1125 (Obstructing windshields, windows)
Confirm this one. We could not confirm every detail on the state's own site. Confirm with your state DMV before relying on this.
Legal tint limits at a glance
VLT is the share of light the window must let through — a lower number is darker film, and the reading includes the factory glass.
| Window | Sedans | SUVs, vans & trucks |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | Non-reflective tint allowed only above the AS-1 line | Non-reflective tint allowed only above the AS-1 line |
| Front side | No aftermarket film | No aftermarket film |
| Back side | No limit stated | No limit stated |
| Rear | No limit stated | No limit stated |
Dual side mirrors required if the rear is tinted? Yes — this state requires dual outside mirrors when the rear window is tinted.
Is my tint legal here?
Film darkness and glass darkness multiply. Enter the film you are considering and the VLT of the bare glass to get the number a meter would read.
70 for tinted OEM glass, 80 for clear
Net VLT 14% 20% film × 70% glass
Pass/fail compares net VLT against the limits on this page only. Some states apply a measurement tolerance — see Measurement tolerance below — and none of this replaces a meter reading on your own glass.
The rest of the rule
Reflectivity
none specified in sources reviewed
Colors
none specified in sources reviewed
Medical exemption
Available via Vermont DMV (Form VN-022, Window Tint medical exemption) with certification from a licensed physician or optometrist that the person requires shielding from sunlight; certification reportedly must be renewed periodically (per secondary sources)
Stickers & certification
none found
Measurement tolerance
This state does not state a measurement tolerance in the sources we checked.
Penalties
none found in sources reviewed
Notes
Reported rule (per multiple independent secondary summaries, NOT independently verified by reading rendered primary text): front side windows may not be tinted at all (no aftermarket tint permitted); back side windows and rear window may be any darkness, but only if the vehicle has a securely attached mirror on each side. IMPORTANT LIMITATION: legislature.vermont.gov could not be fetched (persistent TLS certificate error), and the official Vermont DMV PDF (VN-022) would not text-extract cleanly. VLT fields are left null rather than guessing a number, since the reported rule is qualitative ('no tint' / 'any darkness').
Vermont tint questions
Can I tint the windshield in Vermont?
Vermont's rule for the windshield: Non-reflective tint allowed only above the AS-1 line
Does Vermont allow a medical exemption for darker tint?
What the source says: Available via Vermont DMV (Form VN-022, Window Tint medical exemption) with certification from a licensed physician or optometrist that the person requires shielding from sunlight; certification reportedly must be renewed periodically (per secondary sources) Confirm the current process with the agency named before you have film installed.
Do I need a tint sticker or certificate in Vermont?
none found
Where this comes from
Statute cited: 23 V.S.A. § 1125 (Obstructing windshields, windows)
Checked against the state's own statute or DMV page on September 13, 2026. Laws change; if you find a newer rule, email admin@getpeelboard.com.
Legal disclaimer: general information, not legal advice; verify with your DMV.