South Dakota Tint Law Enacted: 1994
We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date information regarding South Dakota window tint law. Please refer to you local authority for current South Dakota window tint law enforcement policies, including rules and regulations, as the final authority on South Dakota window tint law in your area.
South Dakota Tint Law
The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission percentage. In South Dakota 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. Here is what is allowed in South Dakota window tint law:
| 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 35% light in. Transmission through glass. |
| Back Side Windows | Must allow more than a total of 20% light in. Transmission through glass. |
| Rear Window | Must allow more than a total of 20% light in. Transmission through glass. |
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO SOUTH DAKOTA 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. |
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| Front Side Windows | Not regulated by state law. |
| Back Side Windows | Not regulated by state law. |
OTHER SOUTH DAKOTA WINDOW TINT LAW RULES AND REGULATIONS |
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| 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 | The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film and glass on the rear side window. |
| Medical Exemption | South Dakota allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption for window tinting, consult your state law. |
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