Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 112 (2025GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Lisonbee, Karianne

Final action

Governor Signed 3/25/2025

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• prohibits a peace officer from requesting the revocation or suspension of an individual's vehicle registration or driver license for a window tinting violation.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

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41-6a-1635
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Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Modifications
2025 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Karianne Lisonbee
Senate Sponsor: Daniel McCay
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill amends provisions relating to window tinting.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
prohibits a peace officer from requesting the revocation or suspension of an individual's 
vehicle registration or driver license for a window tinting violation.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
41-6a-1635
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 183
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1, Section 
41-6a-1635
 is amended to read:
41-6a-1635
. Windshields and windows -- Tinting -- Obstructions reducing 
visibility -- Wipers -- Prohibitions.
(1)
Except as provided in Subsections 
(2)
, 
(3)
, and 
(4)
 a person may not operate a motor 
vehicle with:
(a)
a windshield that allows less than 70% light transmittance;
(b)
a front side window that allows less than 35% light transmittance, with no more than 
a 5% variance observed by a peace officer metering the light transmittance;
(c)
any windshield or window that is composed of, covered by, or treated with any 
material or component that presents a metallic or mirrored appearance;
(d)
any sign, poster, or other nontransparent material on the windshield or side windows 
of the motor vehicle except:
(i)
a certificate or other paper required to be so displayed by law; or
(ii)
the vehicle's identification number displayed or etched in accordance with rules 
made by the department under Section 
41-6a-1601
; or
(e)
any debris, frost, or other substance that materially obstructs the operator's view.
(2)
(a)
A person may not operate a motor vehicle with an object or device hanging or 
mounted in a manner that materially obstructs the operator's view.
(b)
A person shall ensure that an object or device hanging or mounted in compliance 
with Subsection 
(2)(a)
 is used in accordance with this chapter.
(3)
Nontransparent materials may be used:
(a)
along the top edge of the windshield if the materials do not extend downward more 
than four inches from the top edge of the windshield or beyond the AS-1 line 
whichever is lowest;
(b)
in the lower left-hand corner of the windshield provided they do not extend more 
than three inches to the right of the left edge or more than four inches above the 
bottom edge of the windshield; or
(c)
on the rear windows including rear side windows located behind the vehicle operator.
(4)
A windshield or other window is considered to comply with the requirements of 
Subsection 
(1)
 if the windshield or other window meets the federal statutes and 
regulations for motor vehicle window composition, covering, light transmittance, and 
treatment.
(5)
Except for material used on the windshield in compliance with Subsections 
(3)(a)
 and 
(b)
, a motor vehicle with tinting or nontransparent material on any window shall be 
equipped with rear-view mirrors mounted on the left side and on the right side of the 
motor vehicle to reflect to the driver a view of the highway to the rear of the motor 
vehicle.
(6)
(a)
(i)
The windshield on a motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for 
cleaning rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield.
(ii)
The device shall be constructed to be operated by the operator of the motor 
vehicle.
(b)
A windshield wiper on a motor vehicle shall be maintained in good working order.
(7)
A person may not have for sale, sell, offer for sale, install, cover, or treat a windshield 
or window in violation of this section.
(8)
Notwithstanding this section, any person subject to the federal Motor Vehicle Safety 
Standards, including motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, dealers, importers, and 
repair businesses, shall comply with the federal standards on motor vehicle window 
tinting.
(9)
A violation of this section is an infraction.
(10)
A peace officer may not request that the Motor Vehicle Division or Driver License 
Division revoke or suspend an individual's vehicle registration or driver license for a 
violation or multiple violations of Subsection (1)(a) or (b).
Section 2. 
Effective date.
This bill takes effect on 
May 7, 2025
.
3-6-25 4:58 PM