Idaho Window Tint Law 2026
Idaho requires at least 35% on the front side windows, 20% on the back side windows and 35% on the rear window.
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Choose a tint level
Our pick at 35% VLT
- 35%VLTIAQWEIAQWE 35% VLT Ceramic Car Window Tint Film 20 in x 20 ft Roll | High Heat Rejection, UV Block, Privacy, Shatterproof, Scratch Resistant & No Signal InterferenceCeramic (nano-ceramic, 5-layer)20″ × 20′ rollRated 35% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for front side windows.View on Amazon
Our pick at 50% VLT
- 50%VLTIAQWEIAQWE 50% VLT Ceramic Car Window Tint Film 20 in x 20 ft Roll | High Heat Rejection, UV Block, Privacy, Shatterproof, Scratch Resistant & No Signal InterferenceCeramic (nano-ceramic, 5-layer)20″ × 20′ rollRated 50% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for front side windows.View on Amazon
Our pick at 70% VLT
- 70%VLTARANAARANA 70% VLT 36"x15FT Ceramic Car Window Tint Film | Keep Car Cool, UV Heat Blocking, Daytime Privacy & Anti-Glare, Scratch Resistant, Phone/GPS Friendly, DIY InstallCeramic (nano-ceramic)36″ × 15′ rollRated 70% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for front side windows.View on Amazon
More options that clear this figure, darkest first
- 35%VLTIAQWEIAQWE 35% VLT Ceramic Car Window Tint Film 20 in x 20 ft Roll | High Heat Rejection, UV Block, Privacy, Shatterproof, Scratch Resistant & No Signal InterferenceCeramic (nano-ceramic, 5-layer)20″ × 20′ rollRated 35% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for front side windows.View on Amazon
- 35%VLTRockRoseRockRose 35% Nano Ceramic Car Window Tint 36 in x 25FT 2PLY Privacy Film Heat Block, 99% UVR, and 85% IRR Block for Auto or Home Strong Adhesive, Easy Shrink, Plotter Friendly - CharcoalCeramic (2-ply nano-ceramic)36″ × 25′ rollRated 35% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for front side windows.View on Amazon
- 50%VLTIAQWEIAQWE 50% VLT Ceramic Car Window Tint Film 20 in x 20 ft Roll | High Heat Rejection, UV Block, Privacy, Shatterproof, Scratch Resistant & No Signal InterferenceCeramic (nano-ceramic, 5-layer)20″ × 20′ rollRated 50% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for front side windows.View on Amazon
- 70%VLTARANAARANA 70% VLT 36"x15FT Ceramic Car Window Tint Film | Keep Car Cool, UV Heat Blocking, Daytime Privacy & Anti-Glare, Scratch Resistant, Phone/GPS Friendly, DIY InstallCeramic (nano-ceramic)36″ × 15′ rollRated 70% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for front side windows.View on Amazon
Showing 4 of the 12 films we list that clear this figure. Verify before you tint. We match a film’s own rating against the figure in the statute above. We do not measure film, and a manufacturer rating is not a compliance certificate.
The limits at a glance
Idaho sets the same limits for passenger cars and for SUVs, vans and trucks, so there is nothing to switch between.
Film rated to meet the 35% requirement for front side windows
- 35% VLT minimum — measured on the film itselfIdaho Code §49-944(1)(b) — Idaho Statutes · read
- This state also caps reflectance for this glass at 35%. Mirrored and metallic films can exceed it regardless of their VLT rating.Idaho Code §49-944(1)(b) — Idaho Statutes · read
Every Idaho tint rule we track
| Rule | Applies to | What the law says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windshield strip — how dark the strip may be | All vehicles | No numeric VLT for the permitted windshield strip; the film must be nonreflective. | Idaho Code §49-944(1)(a) — Idaho Statutes · read “Nonreflective window tinting film or sunscreening devices shall not be applied to the windshield below the AS-1 line” |
| Windshield strip — how far down it may extend | All vehicles | AS-1DetailTwo-branch rule: the AS-1 line governs where one is identifiable, otherwise a line 6 inches below and parallel to the top of the exposed windshield. Rendering only one branch would misstate the rule for vehicles without an AS-1 marking. | Idaho Code §49-944(1)(a) — Idaho Statutes · read “Nonreflective window tinting film or sunscreening devices shall not be applied to the windshield below the AS-1 line; if no AS-1 line is identifiable on the windshield, nonreflective window tinting film or sunscreening devices shall not be applied to the windshield below a line extending six (6) inches below and parallel to the exposed windshield;” |
| Windshield below the strip | All vehicles | unclear No published figure Under review — this dimension is still under review. This is a gap in our research, and it says nothing about what Idaho requires here; the state may set its rule in words rather than a percentage. | — |
| Front side windows | All vehicles | 35% VLT minimum measured on the film itself DetailFILM basis: §49-944(1)(e) defines light transmission as light passing through "the product or material", without the "including the glazing" language Arizona and Connecticut use. Tolerance of ±3% is written into the statute. | Idaho Code §49-944(1)(b) — Idaho Statutes · read “Nonreflective window tinting film or sunscreening devices that have a light transmission of not less than thirty-five percent (35%) with a tolerance limit of plus or minus three percent (3%) and a luminous reflectance of no more than thirty-five percent (35%) with a tolerance limit of plus or minus three percent (3%) may be applied to the front side vents, front side windows to the immediate right and left of the driver, and the rear window;” |
| Back side windows | All vehicles | 20% VLT minimum measured on the film itself DetailFILM basis: §49-944(1)(e) defines light transmission as light passing through "the product or material", without the "including the glazing" language Arizona and Connecticut use. Tolerance of ±3% is written into the statute. | Idaho Code §49-944(1)(c) — Idaho Statutes · read “Nonreflective window tinting film or sunscreening devices that have a light transmission of not less than twenty percent (20%) with a tolerance limit of plus or minus three percent (3%) and a luminous reflectance of no more than thirty-five percent (35%) with a tolerance limit of plus or minus three percent (3%) may be applied to the side windows to the rear of the driver;” |
| Rear window | All vehicles | 35% VLT minimum measured on the film itself DetailIdaho groups the rear window with the FRONT side windows at 35%, not with the rear side windows at 20% — the opposite of the usual "darker toward the back" pattern. FILM basis: §49-944(1)(e) defines light transmission as light passing through "the product or material", without the "including the glazing" language Arizona and Connecticut use. Tolerance of ±3% is written into the statute. | Idaho Code §49-944(1)(b) — Idaho Statutes · read “may be applied to the front side vents, front side windows to the immediate right and left of the driver, and the rear window;” |
| Reflectivity — front side windows | All vehicles | 35% reflectance maximum | Idaho Code §49-944(1)(b) — Idaho Statutes · read “a luminous reflectance of no more than thirty-five percent (35%) with a tolerance limit of plus or minus three percent (3%)” |
| Reflectivity — back side windows | All vehicles | 35% reflectance maximum | Idaho Code §49-944(1)(c) — Idaho Statutes · read “a luminous reflectance of no more than thirty-five percent (35%) with a tolerance limit of plus or minus three percent (3%)” |
| Medical exemption | All vehicles | RequiredDetailIdaho's medical route sets its own numbers rather than waiving the limits: 70% ±3% on the front windshield and 20% ±3% on the windows, reflectance ≤35% ±3%. Written physician verification must be carried in the vehicle; no state-issued placard. | Idaho Code §49-944(4) — Idaho Statutes · read “Nonreflective window tinting film or sunscreening devices that have a light transmission of not less than seventy percent (70%) plus or minus three percent (3%) for the front windshield and not less than twenty percent (20%) plus or minus three percent (3%) for the windows, with a luminous reflectance of no more than thirty-five percent (35%) plus or minus three percent (3%) in each instance, is permitted for a motor vehicle operated by, or carrying as a passenger, a person who possesses written verification from a licensed physician that the operator or passenger must be protected from exposure to sunlight or heat for medical reasons associated with past or current treatment; such written verification shall be carried in the vehicle.” |
| Certification sticker / label | All vehicles | unclear No published figure Under review — the official sources we read state no figure for this. This is a gap in our research, and it says nothing about what Idaho requires here; the state may set its rule in words rather than a percentage. Not addressed in §49-944; Idaho State Police may promulgate implementing rules under §49-944(3), which Phase 1b should check (IDAPA) before recording a value. | — |
| Restricted colors | All vehicles | unclear No published figure Under review — the official sources we read state no figure for this. This is a gap in our research, and it says nothing about what Idaho requires here; the state may set its rule in words rather than a percentage. Not addressed in §49-944, which regulates by transmission and reflectance only. | — |
| Side mirrors required if the rear window is tinted | All vehicles | unclear No published figure Under review — the official sources we read state no figure for this. This is a gap in our research, and it says nothing about what Idaho requires here; the state may set its rule in words rather than a percentage. Not addressed in §49-944 — Idaho permits rear-side tint at 20% without conditioning it on mirrors. | — |
Film rated to meet the 35% requirement for the rear window
- 35% VLT minimum — measured on the film itselfIdaho Code §49-944(1)(b) — Idaho Statutes · read
- This state also caps reflectance for this glass at 35%. Mirrored and metallic films can exceed it regardless of their VLT rating.Idaho Code §49-944(1)(c) — Idaho Statutes · read
As an Amazon Associate, StreetLawful earns from qualifying purchases. Product listings are matched to statutory requirements as we read them — this is not a guarantee of compliance, and we do not test or measure any film ourselves.
Choose a tint level
Our pick at 35% VLT
- 35%VLTIAQWEIAQWE 35% VLT Ceramic Car Window Tint Film 20 in x 20 ft Roll | High Heat Rejection, UV Block, Privacy, Shatterproof, Scratch Resistant & No Signal InterferenceCeramic (nano-ceramic, 5-layer)20″ × 20′ rollRated 35% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for the rear window.View on Amazon
Our pick at 50% VLT
- 50%VLTIAQWEIAQWE 50% VLT Ceramic Car Window Tint Film 20 in x 20 ft Roll | High Heat Rejection, UV Block, Privacy, Shatterproof, Scratch Resistant & No Signal InterferenceCeramic (nano-ceramic, 5-layer)20″ × 20′ rollRated 50% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for the rear window.View on Amazon
Our pick at 70% VLT
- 70%VLTARANAARANA 70% VLT 36"x15FT Ceramic Car Window Tint Film | Keep Car Cool, UV Heat Blocking, Daytime Privacy & Anti-Glare, Scratch Resistant, Phone/GPS Friendly, DIY InstallCeramic (nano-ceramic)36″ × 15′ rollRated 70% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for the rear window.View on Amazon
More options that clear this figure, darkest first
- 35%VLTIAQWEIAQWE 35% VLT Ceramic Car Window Tint Film 20 in x 20 ft Roll | High Heat Rejection, UV Block, Privacy, Shatterproof, Scratch Resistant & No Signal InterferenceCeramic (nano-ceramic, 5-layer)20″ × 20′ rollRated 35% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for the rear window.View on Amazon
- 35%VLTRockRoseRockRose 35% Nano Ceramic Car Window Tint 36 in x 25FT 2PLY Privacy Film Heat Block, 99% UVR, and 85% IRR Block for Auto or Home Strong Adhesive, Easy Shrink, Plotter Friendly - CharcoalCeramic (2-ply nano-ceramic)36″ × 25′ rollRated 35% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for the rear window.View on Amazon
- 50%VLTIAQWEIAQWE 50% VLT Ceramic Car Window Tint Film 20 in x 20 ft Roll | High Heat Rejection, UV Block, Privacy, Shatterproof, Scratch Resistant & No Signal InterferenceCeramic (nano-ceramic, 5-layer)20″ × 20′ rollRated 50% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for the rear window.View on Amazon
- 70%VLTARANAARANA 70% VLT 36"x15FT Ceramic Car Window Tint Film | Keep Car Cool, UV Heat Blocking, Daytime Privacy & Anti-Glare, Scratch Resistant, Phone/GPS Friendly, DIY InstallCeramic (nano-ceramic)36″ × 15′ rollRated 70% VLT — meets the 35% requirement for the rear window.View on Amazon
Showing 4 of the 12 films we list that clear this figure. Verify before you tint. We match a film’s own rating against the figure in the statute above. We do not measure film, and a manufacturer rating is not a compliance certificate.
Sources
- Idaho Code §49-944 — Idaho Statutes, read
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