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. |
| •
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. |
|
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.
|
| • Front Side Windows |
No metallic or mirrored appearance. |
| • Back Side Windows |
No metallic or mirrored appearance. |
|
| OTHER
HAWAII RULES AND REGULATIONS |
| • 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. |