Hawaii Window Tint Law
Hawaii Tint Law Enacted: 1989
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN HAWAII? Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Hawaii, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
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| Windshield | Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield. |
| Front Side Windows | Must allow more than 35% of light in. |
| Back Side Windows | Must allow more than 35% of light in. |
| Rear Window | Must allow more than 35% of light in. |
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HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN HAWAII? Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
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| Front Side Windows | No metallic or mirrored appearance. |
| Back Side Windows | No metallic or mirrored appearance. |
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OTHER HAWAII RULES AND REGULATIONS
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| Restricted Colors | No colors of tint are explicitly banned. |
| Side Mirrors | Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted. |
| Certificate Requirements | Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state. |
| Sticker Requirements | No sticker to identify legal tinting is required. |
| Medical Exemption | State law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint. |
