Hawaii tint laws were legislated in 1989 for the safety of drivers and passengers. Hawaii window tinting laws permit motorists to tint their vehicle windows within a certain limit.
Tinted windows can increase privacy, reduce the impact of direct sunrays and some other benefits. But, Keep in mind the legal window tint darkness limits which refers to amount of visible light percentage that must pass through windows.
Check out the Legal tint darkness and some other rules for tinted windows in the below section.
Overview of Hawaii Tint Laws
The below image defines the legal tint darkness and tint reflection limits for Sedan and SUV or Vans registered in Hawaii.
Darkest Legal Tint in Hawaii
Vehicles owners or drivers in Hawaii must obey the below Window Tinting rules.
| State | Front Side Windows | Back Side Windows | Rear Window | Windshield | Tint Reflection | Other Restrictions |
| Hawaii | 35% | 35% | 35% | Transparent tint materials can be applied 4 inches from Top | Not Specified. | Both side mirrors are mandatory if rear window is tinted. |
Window Tint Reflection
According to Hawaii Revised Statutes for Motor vehicles Section 291-21.5, it is recommended to install transparent tinted or sun screening materials. Solar reflectance limits are not specified for Sedan and SUV type vehicles.
Hence, it is endorsed to install the tint material type with minimum tint reflection.
Other Rules and Regulations for Vehicle window tint
There are some other rules which need to be followed by drivers:
- Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required if the rear tinting material is applied to rear window.
- Restricted Tint Colors: No tint colors are prohibited.
- Windshield: Transparent sun screening material when applied to AS1 part of windshield, it should meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205.
- Certificate: Window film manufacturers are not required to certify the tinting materials they sell in Hawaii.
- Sticker: No sticker or label is required to display on vehicle to identify the legal tint is applied.
Medical Exemption
Hawaii Window Tint laws do not allow to cover vehicle windows with lower tints due to certain medical conditions. While, most of other US states allow to install lower tints due to medical necessity.
Penalties for Violating Tint Laws in Hawaii
Any individual who violates the window tinting laws in Hawaii shall be fined not less than $250 or more than $500 for each offense. Police can test your window tint with an electronic device and if found illegal, you’ll get the tint ticket.
Any professional Tint installer or business who install the illegal window tint shall be fined with not less than $500 and not more than $1000 for each separate offense.