Headlight & Taillight Tint in Montana
Smoked or tinted film on headlights and taillights is illegal in Montana. Headlights must emit white light and taillights must show red at the required visibility distance, and tint that dims or discolors them violates those requirements.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Smoked or tinted film on headlights and taillights is illegal in Montana. Headlights must emit white light and taillights must show red at the required visibility distance, and tint that dims or discolors them violates those requirements. Montana has an express ban: it is unlawful to operate with headlamps composed of, covered by, or treated with tinted or colored material that obscures visibility, unless that tint was factory standard or optional equipment. Taillamps must show red plainly visible at 500 feet (1,000 feet on post-1956 vehicles).
Specific Limits
- Film permitted
- No
- Headlight color
- white
- Taillight color
- red
Exceptions & Exemptions
Montana prohibits any material that reduces light transmission from headlights and taillights
Frequently Asked Questions
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