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Hawaii Window Tinting Laws

Hawaii Window Tinting Law Enacted: 2010

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

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

The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission
percentage. In Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 35% light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than a total of 35% light in.
*(MPVs allow any light transmission)
Rear Window Must allow more than a total of 35% light in.
*(MPVs allow any light transmission)

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON
AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO HAWAII
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 Not regulated by state law.
Back Side Windows Not regulated by state law.

OTHER HAWAII RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
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 No sticker to identify legal tinting
is required.
Medical Exemption Hawaii window tint law does NOT allow
medical exemptions for special tint use.

These are the current Hawaii Window Tint Laws.
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