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Nevada Window Tint Law — Cheat Sheet
Nevada Revised Statute NRS 484D.440. Quick reference for legal Visible Light Transmission (VLT) limits on passenger vehicles in Nevada. Polar Tint installs to these specifications.
Legal VLT by window
| Window | Minimum VLT | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | n/a | AS-1 strip across the top only (~5 inches) |
| Front side | 35% VLT | Both driver and passenger |
| Rear side | Any darkness | 5% limo dark is legal |
| Rear window | Any darkness | 5% limo dark is legal |
Reflectivity rules
Window tint may not be more than 35% reflective in Nevada. Polar Tint installs non-metallic Nano Ceramic film with reflectivity well below this threshold (typically <10%).
Medical exemptions
Nevada DMV issues medical exemption permits for tint below 35% VLT on front side windows. Process:
- Get physician statement on letterhead specifying medical need
- Submit form to Nevada DMV with the standard application fee
- Receive exemption sticker for windshield corner
- Bring permit to Polar Tint at install time
Polar Tint note: Nevada's legal limit for front-side windows is 35% VLT (darker requires a verified medical exemption, which goes on file with the DMV). We'll walk you through the limit and install the look you want.
Common Nevada-legal pairings
| Pairing | Front sides | Rear sides | Back glass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy maximum | 35% | 5% | 5% |
| Stepped privacy | 35% | 20% | 5% |
| Heat focus (light) | 50% | 35% | 35% |
| Heat focus (clear) | 70% VLT | 35% | 35% |
Enforcement
Nevada Highway Patrol and local PDs do enforce. Most citations come from traffic stops where officers identify illegal tint visually before approach. A modest moving-violation fine applies. Citation requires film removal or re-inspection before clearing.