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Colorado Window Tinting Laws

Colorado Window Tinting Law Enacted: 1995

We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date information regarding Colorado window tinting laws. Please refer to your local authority for current Colorado window tint law enforcement policies, including rules and regulations, as the final authority on Colorado window tint law in your area.

COLORADO WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS
THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR
WINDOW TINTING

The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission
percentage. In Colorado window tint law, this percentage refers to
percentage of visible light allowed to pass through the combination
of film and the factory tint of the window.

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Here is what is allowed in Colorado window tint law:

Cars, Trucks and MPVs *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles
which are Vans and SUVs
Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed on the
top 4 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than a total of 27% light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than a total of 27% light in.
*(MPVs allow 27% light transmission)
Rear Window Must allow more than a total of 27% light in.
*(MPVs allow 27% light transmission)

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON
AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO COLORADO
WINDOW TINT LAW?

Tinting film can contain metallic elements (silver mirror look) that help to
reflect incoming light and reject the glare and heat generated by visible light.
Front Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Back Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.

OTHER COLORADO RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors The tint colors of Red and Amber are
not allowed by state law.
Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back
window is tinted.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to
certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements The sticker to identify legal tinting is
recommended, but not required by state law.
Medical Exemption State law does NOT allow medical exemptions
for special tint use.

These are the current Colorado Window Tint Laws.
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