New Mexico Tint Laws | That Tint Shop

Window tint darkness in New Mexico

The percent of visible light allowed through your car windows is called VLT: Visible Light Transmission.

The percentage of light allowed through your film and glass in New Mexico is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.

Windshield: Non-reflective tint above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line or top 5 inches is allowed.
Front Side windows: Must allow more than 20% of light in.
Back Side windows: Must allow more than 20% of light in.
Rear Window: Must allow more than 20% of light in.

Windshield: Non-reflective tint above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line or top 5 inches is allowed.
Front Side windows: Must allow more than 20% of light in.
Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.

Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat.

New Mexico window tint law permits a certain window reflection when using a tint so make sure you pay attention to this as well.

New Mexico does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:

Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required if any side or back windows are tinted.
Restricted Colors: Red, amber and yellow colors are not permitted.
Certificates: Manufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell in the state. Ask your dealer if they are using certified film.
Stickers: The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on every tinted window.
Medical Exceptions: New Mexico allows medical exemptions for special tint.
Penalties: Petty misdemeanor with up to $75 fine.

Keep in mind that New Mexico tinting laws and regulations may be interpreted differently in your county or place of residence.

We always recommend double-checking our information with your local DMV or law enforcement authorities.

Our information about window tint laws in New Mexico was last updated in 2023.