Window Tint in Hawaii
Front side windows: minimum 35% VLT. Rear side and back windows: any darkness.
Verified against primary sources · September 2026
What the law says
Front side windows: minimum 35% VLT. Rear side and back windows: any darkness. Rear tint of any darkness requires exterior mirrors on both sides. Law change: Act 129 (May 2025) rewrote Hawaii's tint law — front sides now 35% (±6% tolerance) and windows behind the driver are exempt on all vehicle types. Mirrored, red, yellow, amber, and blue finishes are banned. Occupants must lower tinted windows during traffic stops. Fines: $300–550 (owner), $700–1,200 (installer). Act 129 also bans mirrored or highly reflective finishes showing red, yellow, amber, or blue on any window.
Specific Limits
- Back window
- Any darkness
- Rear side windows
- Any darkness
- Front side windows
- 35% VLT minimum
Exceptions & Exemptions
Rear tint of any darkness requires exterior mirrors on both sides.
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