2026 window tint law changes — state by state.
TL;DR
Nevada: unchanged (35% VLT front sides, any rear). Colorado: unchanged (27% VLT front + rear sides, any back). Florida: revised in 2025 — 28% VLT front sides (was 28%), 15% VLT rear sides, any back. Most sun-belt states still pending. Polar Tint follows current state law strictly.
In this guide
Why state tint laws change
State window tint laws are updated when legislatures pass amendments — typically as part of broader transportation safety packages. Updates happen for three main reasons:
- Officer safety: traffic stops are safer when officers can see into the vehicle before approach. Lower VLT limits favor visibility.
- Heat / health: states with extreme summer heat (Nevada, Arizona, Florida) sometimes liberalize tint laws to allow more heat rejection.
- Medical exemptions: states standardize medical exemption processes when too many disparate rules confuse enforcement.
Polar Tint tracks state-by-state changes and updates install policy within 30 days of any change.
Nevada — unchanged in 2026
Nevada's window tint law (NRS 484D.440) has not changed in 2026.
| Window | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Front side | 35% VLT | 35% VLT (unchanged) |
| Rear side | Any | Any (unchanged) |
| Back window | Any | Any (unchanged) |
| Windshield | AS-1 strip | AS-1 strip (unchanged) |
Polar Tint Henderson, Summerlin, and Spring Valley Ranch all install to the 35% legal limit on front sides.
Colorado — unchanged in 2026
Colorado's window tint law (C.R.S. 42-4-227) has not changed in 2026.
| Window | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Front side | 27% VLT | 27% VLT (unchanged) |
| Rear side | 27% VLT | 27% VLT (unchanged) |
| Back window | Any | Any (unchanged) |
| Windshield | AS-1 strip | AS-1 strip (unchanged) |
Polar Tint Parker North opened June 2026 with full Colorado-compliant install standards from day one.
Florida — revised in late 2025 (effective 2026)
Florida updated its tint law in late 2025 with changes effective January 2026. Polar Tint is scouting a Coral Springs location and watching these changes closely:
| Window | Pre-2026 | 2026 (Current) |
|---|---|---|
| Front side | 28% VLT | 28% VLT (unchanged) |
| Rear side | 15% VLT | 15% VLT (unchanged) |
| Back window | 15% VLT | 15% VLT |
| Medical exemption | Required physician statement | Standardized exemption sticker now required on driver's side window |
Net change: medical exemption process is now more standardized but doesn't change the underlying VLT limits.
Sun-belt states (Arizona, Texas, Georgia, Nevada-adjacent)
None of the major sun-belt states have made 2026 changes. Arizona remains at 33% VLT front sides; Texas at 25%; Georgia at 32%. Polar Tint targets these markets for future expansion.
How Polar Tint stays current
Polar Tint maintains a state-law database that's reviewed quarterly. If a state law changes, every Polar Tint location in that state updates install policy within 30 days. The Lifetime Polar Tint Promise still covers existing installs even if state law changes — we honor the legal-at-time-of-install standard.