Window Tint in West Virginia
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Front side windows: minimum 35% VLT. Trucks, buses, and MPVs are exempt behind the driver.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Front side windows: minimum 35% VLT. Trucks, buses, and MPVs are exempt behind the driver. Reflectance may not exceed 20%.
Specific Limits
- Back window
- Any darkness
- Rear side windows
- Any darkness
- Front side windows
- 35% VLT minimum
Frequently Asked Questions
Are window tint legal in West Virginia?
Front side windows: minimum 35% VLT. Trucks, buses, and MPVs are exempt behind the driver.
What are the exact window tint limits in West Virginia?
Back window: Any darkness. Rear side windows: Any darkness. Front side windows: 35% VLT minimum. Source: W. Va. Code § 17C-15-36a.
Street-legal window tint picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in West Virginia.
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