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Iowa Window Tinting Laws

Iowa Window Tinting Law Enacted: 1983

We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date information regarding Iowa window tinting laws. Please refer to your local authority for current Iowa window tint law enforcement policies, including rules and regulations, as the final authority on Iowa window tint law in your area.

IOWA WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS
THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR
WINDOW TINTING

The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission
percentage. In Iowa window tint law, this percentage refers to
percentage of visible light allowed to pass through the combination
of film and the factory tint of the window.

Window Tint Laws

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Here is what is allowed in Iowa window tint law:

Cars, Trucks and MPVs *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles
which are Vans and SUVs
Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed along
the top of the windshield above the
manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side Windows

Must allow more than a total of 70% light in.
Back Side Windows Any VLT can be applied legally on this window.
*(MPVs allow any light transmission)
Rear Window Any VLT can be applied legally on this window.
*(MPVs allow any light transmission)

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON
AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO IOWA
WINDOW TINT LAW?

Tinting film can contain metallic elements (silver mirror look) that help to
reflect incoming light and reject the glare and heat generated by visible light.
Front Side Windows No specific law, reflectivity must be
limited however.
Back Side Windows No specific law, reflectivity must be
limited however.

OTHER IOWA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors No restrictions.
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 Iowa window tint law allows medical
exemptions for special tint. For more details
about the specific terms of the exemption
for window tinting, consult your state law.

These are the current Iowa Window Tint Laws.
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