Window Banners in Illinois
Non-reflective tinted film is allowed in the top 6 inches only. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in Illinois — only a clear tint band.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Non-reflective tinted film is allowed in the top 6 inches only. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in Illinois — only a clear tint band. Illinois separately bars signs, posters, and window applications on the windshield, so a printed banner is illegal regardless of where it sits.
Specific Limits
- Placement rule
- Non-reflective tinted film is allowed in the top 6 inches only.
- Printed banner allowed
- No
- Windshield strip allowed
- Yes
Exceptions & Exemptions
Banner strips limited to 6 inches maximum from top of windshield, must not extend below AS1 line if present, non-reflective material only
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