Headlight & Taillight Tint in New Hampshire
Smoked or tinted film on headlights and taillights is illegal in New Hampshire. 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 New Hampshire. 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. New Hampshire bars any device that obstructs, reflects, or alters the headlamp beam unless approved by the director. Headlamps must show white light making vehicles clearly visible at 200 feet; taillamps red at 1,000 feet.
Specific Limits
- Film permitted
- No
- Headlight color
- white
- Taillight color
- red
Exceptions & Exemptions
New Hampshire prohibits any tinting, covering, or alteration of headlights and taillights that reduces their effectiveness or changes their color from the original equipment specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
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