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Clear (No Tint) on Front in New Hampshire
Installing a 100% VLT film on your front side windows is borderline legal (films must be at least 100% VLT to stay legal) under New Hampshire Revised Statutes Section 266:58-a.
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NH Technical VLT Blueprint
Interactive diagnostic spec sheet
Penalty Limit$250 standard ticket fine
Enforcement TypeCorrectable violation (Fix-it ticket)
Classified Compliance Metrics
Passenger Sedans
| Windshield: | Non-reflective tint allowed above AS-1 line or top 5 inches |
| Front Side: | 100% min |
| Rear Side: | 35% min |
| Rear Window: | 35% min |
SUVs, Trucks & Vans
| Windshield: | Non-reflective tint allowed above AS-1 line or top 5 inches |
| Front Side: | 100% min |
| Rear Side: | Any |
| Rear Window: | Any |
Enforcement & Police Practices
State police enforce this with extreme diligence. Any aftermarket tint on front side windows is a primary stop offense.
Regional Climate & Cultural Impact
New Hampshire is one of the most restrictive states in the nation, banning all aftermarket tint on front side windows unless a strict medical waiver is approved.
Common Compliance Misconceptions
- •Installing any tint on the front side windows.
- •Thinking out-of-state registration prevents stops in NH.
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