NRS 484D.440
Restrictions on tinting of windshield or side or rear window.


1.

As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “light transmission” means the ratio of the amount of light which is allowed to pass through a product or material to the amount of light which falls on it.

2.

Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3, 4 and 5 a person shall not:

(a)

Place, install, affix or apply upon the windshield or any side or rear window of a motor vehicle which is required to be registered in this State; or

(b)

Operate on any highway a motor vehicle required to be registered in this State on which there has been placed, installed, affixed or applied upon the windshield or any side or rear window of the motor vehicle,
Ê any transparent material which alters the color or reduces the light transmission of the windshield or side or rear window.

3.

The prohibition set forth in subsection 2 does not apply to:

(a)

A window that is to the immediate right or left of the driver if the window is:

(1)

Nonreflective; and

(2)

Has a total light transmission through the combination, if any, of transparent material and safety glazing of not less than 35 percent with a tolerance of 7 percent.

(b)

A side window that is to the rear of the driver, or a rear window, if the vehicle has outside mirrors on each side that are located so as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway through each mirror for a distance of not less than 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.

(c)

Any transparent material that is installed, affixed or applied to the topmost portion of the windshield if:

(1)

The bottom edge of the material is not less than 29 inches above the undepressed driver’s seat when measured from a point 5 inches in front of the bottom of the backrest with the driver’s seat in its rearmost and lowermost position with the vehicle on a level surface; and

(2)

The material is not red or amber in color.

4.

The prohibition set forth in paragraph (b) of subsection 2 does not apply to a motor vehicle with a model year of 1993 or older, if transparent material was placed, installed, affixed or applied upon the windshield or any side or rear window of the motor vehicle before July 1, 1993.

5.

This section does not prohibit the operation or sale of a motor vehicle which has a windshield or windows that are covered by or treated with any material, if the vehicle was sold when new or could have been sold when new with such material as standard or optional equipment without violating any federal statute or regulation governing the sale at the time of manufacture.

6.

The Director may, by regulation, provide for exemptions and exceptions from the provisions of subsection 2.

7.

For the purposes of NRS 483.473, a violation of subsection 2 is not a moving traffic violation.

Source: Section 484D.440 — Restrictions on tinting of windshield or side or rear window., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-484D.­html#NRS484DSec440.

484D.400
Horns and other warning devices.
484D.405
Unlawful to operate out-of-state or foreign privately owned motor vehicle equipped with red light or siren
484D.410
Standards and regulations for noise emission
484D.415
Mufflers: Prevention of emissions.
484D.420
Mudguards.
484D.425
Mirrors on trucks.
484D.430
Mirrors on all motor vehicles.
484D.435
Windshield and windows must be unobstructed.
484D.440
Restrictions on tinting of windshield or side or rear window.
484D.445
Windshield wipers.
484D.450
Safety glazing material in motor vehicles and campers.
484D.455
Replacement of glazing materials.
484D.460
Certain vehicles to carry pot torches, lanterns or reflectors
484D.465
Display of warning devices by vehicle of public utility parked at site of work.
484D.470
Tow cars required to be equipped with broom, shovel and fire extinguisher
484D.475
Equipment for tow car: Flashing amber warning lamp
484D.480
Equipment for tow car: Rear and stop lamps
484D.485
Event recording device: Disclosure by manufacturer of new motor vehicle in owner’s manual
484D.490
Television-type receiving equipment.
484D.493
Dynamic display: Management system required
484D.495
Safety belts and shoulder harness assembly.
484D.500
Use of safety belts within taxicabs
484D.505
Pneumatic tires: Standards
484D.510
Use of certain cleated or studded tires prohibited
484D.515
Traction devices, tire chains or snow tires: Use required where highway marked or posted.
484D.520
Traction devices, tire chains or snow tires: Requirements under certain circumstances.
484D.525
Installation and mounting of traction devices, tire chains or snow tires.
484D.530
Mechanical device to provide traction.
484D.535
Device for control of pollution: Use required
484D.540
Device for control of pollution: Penalty
484D.545
Emblem for slow-moving vehicle displayed on certain vehicles
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 484D.440’s source at nv​.us