Window Banners in New York
The windshield must pass at least 70% light unless the material is limited to the uppermost 6 inches. New York uses inches, not an AS-1 line. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in New York — only a clear tint band.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
The windshield must pass at least 70% light unless the material is limited to the uppermost 6 inches. New York uses inches, not an AS-1 line. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in New York — only a clear tint band.
Specific Limits
- Placement rule
- The windshield must pass at least 70% light unless the material is limited to the uppermost 6 inches. New York uses inches, not an AS-1 line.
- Printed banner allowed
- No
- Windshield strip allowed
- Yes
Exceptions & Exemptions
Banner strips limited to top 6 inches of windshield or AS1 line if lower. Must not obstruct driver's view. Commercial vehicle identification permitted.
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