In Vermont, legal tint is measured by VLT — the percentage of light the filmed glass lets through. The numbers below are the darkest tint the law allows at each window position, labeled VLT MAX: install film darker than the listed VLT and the vehicle is out of compliance. Figures are compiled from official Vermont state sources; laws change, so confirm the current statute before you tint.
| Window | Darkest Legal (VLT MAX) | Reflectivity |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | No tint. Inside the § 1125(a) prohibition; the only material allowed on the windshield is in the subsection (b) exempt spaces (lower right-hand corner not over 4 in. high × 12 in. long; the Commissioner-specified sticker space; upper left-hand corner not over 2 in. high × 2½ in. long; dealer for-sale spaces; rearview mirror and electronic toll transponder). No AS-1 strip provision exists in the statute. | |
| Front side windows | No tint allowed — the side windows located immediately to the left and right of the operator, and the vent windows, are inside the (a) prohibition. The section sets no percentage for these windows; the only route to tint on them is the (c) medical exemption. | |
| Back side windows | No restriction — no darkness figure in the statute; obstruction is permitted only under the (d) condition: a securely attached mirror on each side of the vehicle providing a clear view of the roadway in the rear and on both sides. | |
| Rear window | No restriction — the "back window" of subsection (d), same rule and same mirror condition as the rear side windows. |
How to Read These Numbers
- Windshield: The windshield rule controls the strip at the top of the glass and how far film or a visor band may extend down. Most states allow a non-reflective strip above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
- Front side windows: Front side windows — driver and front passenger — are the most tightly regulated and the ones checked first at a traffic stop or inspection.
- Back side windows: Rear side windows are usually allowed darker than the fronts, and on SUVs, trucks and vans they are sometimes exempt from the passenger-car limit.
- Rear window: The rear window rule often interacts with side mirrors: darker rear glass typically requires dual outside mirrors.
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Vermont Tint Law Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Vermont?
For front side windows, Vermont allows tint down to No tint allowed — the side windows located immediately to the left and right of the operator, and the vent windows, are inside the (a) prohibition. The section sets no percentage for these windows; the only route to tint on them is the (c) medical exemption. — the VLT MAX. Rear windows may allow darker film; check the table above for each position.
What happens if my tint is darker than Vermont allows?
Over-dark tint can draw a citation and, in many states, a fix-it order requiring the film to be removed and the vehicle re-inspected. Laws also change — verify the current statute before tinting.