No, 15% window tint is illegal in North Dakota under state statute NDCC 39-21-36, which caps front-side windows at 35% VLT and rear windows at 20% VLT. Local law enforcement, including the North Dakota Highway Patrol, enforces this via roadside VLT meters, with violations punishable by fines up to $100. The 2026 legislative session introduced no amendments to these thresholds, maintaining strict compliance requirements.
Key Regulations for 15% Window Tint in North Dakota
- Front-side windows: Must allow ≥35% visible light transmission (VLT); 15% tint fails this standard.
- Rear windows: Permitted ≤20% VLT, but 15% tint is only legal if the vehicle has factory tint or dual side mirrors.
- Medical exemptions: NDCC 39-21-36.1 permits lower VLT (down to 20%) via physician certification, but 15% remains non-compliant without such approval.
Vehicles registered out-of-state must comply with North Dakota’s standards upon inspection or registration renewal. Dealers and installers face liability for non-compliant tint installations under NDCC 39-21-37. Local jurisdictions, including Fargo and Bismarck, defer to state regulations, with no municipal variances permitted.