Headlight & Taillight Tint in Nevada
Smoked or tinted film on headlights and taillights is illegal in Nevada. 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 Nevada. 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. Headlight beams must reveal persons and vehicles at 350 feet on high beam and 100 feet on low, in white light; taillamps must show red plainly visible at 500 feet.
Specific Limits
- Film permitted
- No
- Headlight color
- white
- Taillight color
- red
Exceptions & Exemptions
Nevada law prohibits any covering, coating, or tinting that reduces headlight or taillight visibility or effectiveness
Frequently Asked Questions
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