Headlight & Taillight Tint in North Carolina
Vehicle type: Truck
Smoked or tinted film on headlights and taillights is illegal in North Carolina. 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
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