Window Banners in New Mexico
Sunscreening is allowed at the top of the windshield only — not below the AS-1 line or more than 5 inches from the top, whichever is closer to the top — and must be non-reflective and not red, yellow, or amber. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in New Mexico — only a clear tint band.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Sunscreening is allowed at the top of the windshield only — not below the AS-1 line or more than 5 inches from the top, whichever is closer to the top — and must be non-reflective and not red, yellow, or amber. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in New Mexico — only a clear tint band.
Specific Limits
- Placement rule
- Sunscreening is allowed at the top of the windshield only — not below the AS-1 line or more than 5 inches from the top, whichever is closer to the top — and must be non-reflective and not red, yellow, or amber.
- Printed banner allowed
- No
- Windshield strip allowed
- Yes
Exceptions & Exemptions
Banner must not exceed 5 inches from top of windshield or extend below AS1 line if present. Must not obstruct driver's view of road or traffic control devices.
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