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Window Banners in Rhode Island

Conditional

Non-transparent or sunscreen material may not cover the front windshield; the only exemption is transparent material limited to the uppermost 6 inches. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in Rhode Island — only a clear tint band.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Non-transparent or sunscreen material may not cover the front windshield; the only exemption is transparent material limited to the uppermost 6 inches. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in Rhode Island — only a clear tint band.

Specific Limits

Placement rule
Non-transparent or sunscreen material may not cover the front windshield; the only exemption is transparent material limited to the uppermost 6 inches.
Printed banner allowed
No
Windshield strip allowed
Yes

Statute

R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 31-23.3-2, 31-23.3-4(4)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are window banners legal in Rhode Island?
Non-transparent or sunscreen material may not cover the front windshield; the only exemption is transparent material limited to the uppermost 6 inches. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in Rhode Island — only a clear tint band.
What are the exact window banners limits in Rhode Island?
Placement rule: Non-transparent or sunscreen material may not cover the front windshield; the only exemption is transparent material limited to the uppermost 6 inches.. Printed banner allowed: No. Windshield strip allowed: Yes. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 31-23.3-2, 31-23.3-4(4).

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