NEW LAWS AND RULES
Chapter 266 Equipment of Vehicles
Official Motor Vehicle Inspection Requirements
There are no new inspection rules to be posted at this time.
Persons who require for medical reasons aftermarket tinting on the windshield or on the windows to the left and right of the driver may apply for a special permit pursuant to RSA 266:61-a, IX.
[Additional Information:
Please take notice of the important changes to the aftermarket window tint law. Effective September 12, 2024:
What windows are allowed to be tinted without a Waiver?
After-market tinting may be applied to the windows to the left and right of the driver, with not less than 70 percent light transmittance, and the rear windows of a vehicle, with not less than 35 percent light transmittance.
What windows are allowed to be tinted with a Waiver?
After-market tinting may be applied to the windshield and the windows to the left and right of the driver with not less than 35 percent light transmittance.]
The commissioner may waive the requirements of RSA 266:58-a and issue a special permit to a person who for bona fide medical reasons requires aftermarket tinting on the windshield or on the windows to the left and right of the driver and who applies for such permit. Such waiver shall be granted in accordance with this section and shall only authorize the use of aftermarket tinted windows with a light transmittance of not less than 35 percent. In reviewing the application for a permit under this paragraph, the commissioner may seek the advice and recommendation of a medical review board designated by him or her for such purpose.
[Additional Information:
Please take notice of the important changes to the aftermarket window tint law. Effective September 12, 2024:
What windows are allowed to be tinted without a Waiver?
After-market tinting may be applied to the windows to the left and right of the driver, with not less than 70 percent light transmittance, and the rear windows of a vehicle, with not less than 35 percent light transmittance.
What windows are allowed to be tinted with a Waiver?
After-market tinting may be applied to the windshield and the windows to the left and right of the driver with not less than 35 percent light transmittance.]