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Window Banners in Virginia

Illegal

It is unlawful to operate with any sign, poster, or colored or tinted film on the windshield except as required by law. No sun-shading film may be applied except to replace the manufacturer-installed sunshield in the uppermost area, and clear UV film meeting FMVSS 205 is excepted. A printed windshield banner is not legal in Virginia.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

It is unlawful to operate with any sign, poster, or colored or tinted film on the windshield except as required by law. No sun-shading film may be applied except to replace the manufacturer-installed sunshield in the uppermost area, and clear UV film meeting FMVSS 205 is excepted. A printed windshield banner is not legal in Virginia.

Specific Limits

Placement rule
It is unlawful to operate with any sign, poster, or colored or tinted film on the windshield except as required by law. No sun-shading film may be applied except to replace the manufacturer-installed sunshield in the uppermost area, and clear UV film meeting FMVSS 205 is excepted.
Printed banner allowed
No
Windshield strip allowed
No

Statute

Va. Code § 46.2-1052(B), (F)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are window banners legal in Virginia?
It is unlawful to operate with any sign, poster, or colored or tinted film on the windshield except as required by law. No sun-shading film may be applied except to replace the manufacturer-installed sunshield in the uppermost area, and clear UV film meeting FMVSS 205 is excepted. A printed windshield banner is not legal in Virginia.
What are the exact window banners limits in Virginia?
Placement rule: It is unlawful to operate with any sign, poster, or colored or tinted film on the windshield except as required by law. No sun-shading film may be applied except to replace the manufacturer-installed sunshield in the uppermost area, and clear UV film meeting FMVSS 205 is excepted.. Printed banner allowed: No. Windshield strip allowed: No. Source: Va. Code § 46.2-1052(B), (F).

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