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Window Banners in North Dakota

Conditional

No sign, poster, or non-transparent material may obstruct the driver's clear view, and windshield material must pass at least 70% light — except that non-reflective sunscreening above the AS-1 line or within the top 5 inches is exempt. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in North Dakota — only a clear tint band.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

No sign, poster, or non-transparent material may obstruct the driver's clear view, and windshield material must pass at least 70% light — except that non-reflective sunscreening above the AS-1 line or within the top 5 inches is exempt. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in North Dakota — only a clear tint band.

Specific Limits

Placement rule
No sign, poster, or non-transparent material may obstruct the driver's clear view, and windshield material must pass at least 70% light — except that non-reflective sunscreening above the AS-1 line or within the top 5 inches is exempt.
Printed banner allowed
No
Windshield strip allowed
Yes

Statute

N.D.C.C. § 39-21-39(1), (4), (5)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are window banners legal in North Dakota?
No sign, poster, or non-transparent material may obstruct the driver's clear view, and windshield material must pass at least 70% light — except that non-reflective sunscreening above the AS-1 line or within the top 5 inches is exempt. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in North Dakota — only a clear tint band.
What are the exact window banners limits in North Dakota?
Placement rule: No sign, poster, or non-transparent material may obstruct the driver's clear view, and windshield material must pass at least 70% light — except that non-reflective sunscreening above the AS-1 line or within the top 5 inches is exempt.. Printed banner allowed: No. Windshield strip allowed: Yes. Source: N.D.C.C. § 39-21-39(1), (4), (5).

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