Navigating Nevada Car Tint Laws: What Indonesian Professionals Need to Know

As an Indonesian business professional working internationally, you may not think much about the details of car tint laws in places like Nevada. You might not think about them at all. That would be a mistake as many local laws apply to commercial businesses that rent cars or limit the space of their businesses to rented convention space where cars might be parked. In the course of doing business, you will probably spend some time on the interstate to get to various destinations. Poorly maintained business vehicles with very dark tinted windows can put a damper on the professional image you are trying to cultivate and reinforce. Companies may spend regular time overseas or in various locations in the United States. Any time spent driving is almost always going to require some consideration of tint law requirements. When it comes to tinted windows, getting pulled over and facing fines is the tip of the iceberg. Not understanding the tint laws in the state of Nevada could get you into trouble. Presenting a poorly maintained rented vehicle at a trade show or during a major presentation or meeting can diminish the impact of the interaction. What are some other issues understanding tint laws in the state of Nevada may save you from? The regulations regarding window tinting dictate how dark a vehicle’s window tint can be on the front, side, rear and windshield. The tint levels are measured according to the terms VLT or visible light transmission. The levels of tint vary according to the make, model and year of production of the vehicle. If you are pulled over by law enforcement because the tint of your window is too dark, you could be cited for unlawful window tint. If you get multiple tickets, the law enforcement officer may test your tint which could end up requiring the windows of your vehicle to be removed. The final grade you earn in the state of Nevada is D. This refers to the fact that the tint of your vehicle can have a VLT rating of 25 percent. This means your vehicle has 25 percent light transmittance. The metaphor of getting a D for both not understanding the tint and its consequences and also the tint itself makes perfect sense. This is especially true when you consider that D grades are often earned in courses that are difficult to understand and uninteresting. On the other hand, this is certainly a topic of conversation for automobile exterior cleaning. Heavy bleeding of window cleaning agents is a common complaint by owners of vehicles that have had their windows tinted. However, once they see the cleaner-enhanced window tint, they usually appreciate what we have done. The laws are pretty simple. However, you do need to take some basic steps to ensure that you are complying with those laws. For instance, tinted strip windshield bands can be no more than five inches in length and should not extend past the AS-1 line of the windshield. Dark tint on the windshield is not allowed and only tinted windows on the rear side windows and back window cannot have a tint that gives a VLT rating lower than 35 percent. Nevada even prohibits the use of tinted reflective tape on cars.