Window Tint in North Dakota
Front side windows: minimum 35% VLT. Rear side and back windows: any darkness.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Front side windows: minimum 35% VLT. Rear side and back windows: any darkness. Rear tint of any darkness requires exterior mirrors on both sides. Law change: HB 1340 (2025) lowered the front-side minimum from 50% to 35%. North Dakota uniquely allows the entire windshield to be tinted at ≥70%.
Specific Limits
- Back window
- Any darkness
- Rear side windows
- Any darkness
- Front side windows
- 35% VLT minimum
Exceptions & Exemptions
Rear tint of any darkness requires exterior mirrors on both sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
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