Headlight & Taillight Tint in Pennsylvania
Smoked or tinted film on headlights and taillights is illegal in Pennsylvania. 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
What the law says
Smoked or tinted film on headlights and taillights is illegal in Pennsylvania. 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. Pennsylvania's inspection rule is explicit: lamps may not be obstructed by a screen, bar, auxiliary equipment, or device that obscures, changes the color of, or obstructs the beam.
Specific Limits
- Film permitted
- No
- Headlight color
- white
- Taillight color
- red
Exceptions & Exemptions
Pennsylvania prohibits any tinting or covering of headlights and taillights that reduces light output or visibility
Frequently Asked Questions
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