Headlight & Taillight Tint in New Jersey
Smoked or tinted film on headlights and taillights is illegal in New Jersey. 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 Jersey. 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 Jersey requires white headlamps and red or amber to the rear, and bars driving any vehicle equipped with a lamp displaying a light of any other color.
Specific Limits
- Film permitted
- No
- Headlight color
- white
- Taillight color
- red
Exceptions & Exemptions
Headlight tinting is prohibited under New Jersey motor vehicle equipment regulations
Frequently Asked Questions
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