Clear Cut Customs Auto Tinting is knowledgeable of tint laws. Here are the Colorado Window tinting laws.
Do all of my windows have to be tinted with a light 27% shade to be considered legal?
Answer – Colorado law enforcement, in most cases, look for the driver and front passenger windows to be at a VLT (Visible Light Transmission) percentage of approximately 27% and that none of the windows are reflective / mirrored in appearance. In most cases if the two front windows are 27% darker tints are allowed on the rear windows.
Does the window film go on the inside or the outside of the windows?
Answer – This is the most common question of them all concerning car window tinting, customers ask this especially as they observe our installation process because we create the patterns and heat shrink the film patterns to fit each window from the outside first, after this step the inside of the windows are prepped and the film liner is removed before installation on the inside of the glass.
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN COLORADO?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Colorado, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
| Windshield | Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield. |
| Front Side Windows | Must allow more than 27% of light in. |
| Back Side Windows | Must allow more than 27% of light in. |
| Rear Window | Must allow more than 27% of light in. |
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN COLORADO?
Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing 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 color(s) of RED are not legal 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 | State law recommends but does not require stickers to identify legal tinting. |
| Medical Exemption |
