Window tinting is the process of applying a thin layer of film to your car windows to reduce the amount of light and heat that enters the vehicle. Depending on your preferences and needs, this film can be made from a number of different materials, and it also comes in a wide range of colors and tones.
Reducing glare, shielding your car’s interior from UV damage, and enhancing your privacy are just a few of the many advantages of window tinting. But remember, window tinting is illegal in Wyoming and subject to strict regulations.
These regulations specify the maximum allowable darkness, reflectivity, and color of your tint. There may be significant financial costs associated with not following these regulations. If you live in Wyoming and are thinking about getting your car windows tinted, you should first familiarize yourself with the laws governing such modifications.
It will help you stay within the law and give you more information to choose the right tint for your vehicle.
Window Tint Darkness in Wyoming
Wyoming has strict regulations regarding the amount of light that can pass through your car’s windows.
The amount of visible light that can enter a room through a window is called its visible light transmission (VLT) percentage.
Window tint on sedans: The following guidelines apply to the level of darkness
- For the upper five inches of the windshield, above the AS-1 line (depending on the manufacturer), non-reflective tint is permitted.
- No less than 28% of light must enter through the front side windows.
- Light transmission through rear side windows must be greater than 28%.
- The rear window must let in more than 28% of light.
For SUVs and vans, the rules are slightly different:
- For the upper five inches of the windshield, above the AS-1 line (depending on the manufacturer), non-reflective tint is permitted.
- No less than 28% of light must enter through the front side windows.
- Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
It’s important to keep in mind that rules for buses and limos are different from those for regular cars and trucks.
A certificate of compliance, issued by the window tint installer and kept in the vehicle at all times as per Wyoming law, is also necessary. You can rest assured that your window tint meets Wyoming State’s legal requirements because of this certification.
Window Tint Reflection in Wyoming
Auto window tints not only block out the sun’s rays and keep the interior cooler, but they can also reflect some of that light back out, making it easier to see out of the window.
However, window tint reflection is governed by stringent laws in Wyoming.
Both passenger cars and sport utility vehicles follow the same guidelines for window tint reflection:
- A maximum of 20% reflectivity is allowed on the front and side windows.
- You can’t have reflective glass in your rear windows if it’s more than 20%.
If your tint has a metallic or reflective effect, it may be banned even if it falls within the VLT guidelines. The reason for this is that other drivers can be negatively affected by highly reflective tints.
In addition, two side mirrors are required by Wyoming law if your vehicle’s rear window is tinted.
This is done so that when reversing or changing lanes, the driver will have a clear view of what’s behind them and to the sides.
Other Wyoming Window Tint Rules and Regulations
In Wyoming, window tinting is subject to a number of strict regulations, including those governing the level of darkness and the amount of reflection allowed. The rules are in place to keep people from abusing window tints and to keep drivers safe.
Other than that, the following are the specific rules for window tinting in Wyoming:
- Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required in Wyoming if any window behind the driver is tinted.
- No red, yellow, or amber on the front glass, please. Additional windows may be painted any color you like.
- Film manufacturers in this state are not obligated to have their films certified before selling them.
- Stickers: Between the film and glass on each tinted window, the sticker/label of compliance to identify legal tinting is not required.
- Wyoming law provides for medical exemptions that would make the use of special tints permissible.
Always check with your local Department of Motor Vehicles or law enforcement to make sure that window tinting is legal in your area before having it done.
All of Wyoming is included in the scope of these laws, so that includes Albany, Big Horn, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Johnson, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara, Park, Platte, Sheridan, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, Uinta, Washakie, and Weston.
Conclusion
Wyoming law regulates tint darkness, reflectivity, and other key standards. To prevent issues with the law or fines, it is crucial to be aware of and follow these guidelines.
Visible light transmission (VLT) measures window tint darkness and varies by vehicle make and model. Even within VLT restrictions, metallic or reflected tints may be illegal for sedans and SUVs.
Tint variation, certificates, stickers, penalties, and twin side mirrors for tinted rear windows are also regulated. Always check with the Wyoming Department of Motor Vehicles or the police to be sure that your window tinting practices are legal in the state.
It’s important to be aware of and follow these regulations so that you can reap the benefits of window tinting without running afoul of the law. If the installation requires a certificate of compliance, be sure to get one and keep it in your car at all times.
Click on the states below to see the applicable tinting laws.
References:
2019 Wyoming Statutes Title 31 – Motor Vehicles: Section 31-5-962 – Sunscreening Devices.