Revise the NH Tint Law (Section 266:58-a) to be less strict.

Revise the NH Tint Law (Section 266:58-a) to be less strict.

The Issue

New Hampshire is 1 of 4 states that ban tint on the front windows to the left and right of the driver (link​, link) while every other state allows it.

While the reasons for such ban are minimal, the benefits to the people seem to have been overlooked. The NH tint law was created in 1989 and was last modified in 1997. This law, surprisingly, even goes against the state motto of "Live Free or Die".

Such moderate tint laws affect thousands of drivers everyday. Benefits of allowing tint on the front windows include, but are not limited to:

  • Adds additional crash safety from shattered glass. (link)
  • Reduces the sun's glare, helping prevent accidents due to excess glare. (link)
  • Reduces headlight glare and brightness, in the sideview mirrors, from drivers behind us. (link)
  • Blocks 99.9% of UV radiation which is important to prevent melanoma cancer to the skin and the eyes, especially in children. (link​, link)
  • Keeps vehicles more comfortable by reducing solar heat gain, reducing emissions from less stress on critical automotive cooling components. (link)
  • Adds privacy for drivers, passengers, and belongings.
  • Potentially reduce auto theft occurrences. (link)
  • Helps protect interior upholstery from fading and leather seats from cracking. 

All we ask is 35% window tint allowed on all windows. We feel that having this tint will help alleviate major issues we deal with today.

This petition had 2,790 supporters

The Issue

New Hampshire is 1 of 4 states that ban tint on the front windows to the left and right of the driver (link​, link) while every other state allows it.

While the reasons for such ban are minimal, the benefits to the people seem to have been overlooked. The NH tint law was created in 1989 and was last modified in 1997. This law, surprisingly, even goes against the state motto of "Live Free or Die".

Such moderate tint laws affect thousands of drivers everyday. Benefits of allowing tint on the front windows include, but are not limited to:

  • Adds additional crash safety from shattered glass. (link)
  • Reduces the sun's glare, helping prevent accidents due to excess glare. (link)
  • Reduces headlight glare and brightness, in the sideview mirrors, from drivers behind us. (link)
  • Blocks 99.9% of UV radiation which is important to prevent melanoma cancer to the skin and the eyes, especially in children. (link​, link)
  • Keeps vehicles more comfortable by reducing solar heat gain, reducing emissions from less stress on critical automotive cooling components. (link)
  • Adds privacy for drivers, passengers, and belongings.
  • Potentially reduce auto theft occurrences. (link)
  • Helps protect interior upholstery from fading and leather seats from cracking. 

All we ask is 35% window tint allowed on all windows. We feel that having this tint will help alleviate major issues we deal with today.

The Decision Makers

New Hampshire State Senate
4 Members
1 Responded
David Watters
New Hampshire State Senate - District 4
Thanks for your message on tinted glass. The filing period for legislation in New Hampshire has passed for this session. The next filing period is in early December, after the election. If reelected, I will look closely at this issue. I appreciate the many messages, but there is nothing I can do on the matter at this time. Sincerely, Sen. David Watters District 4, Barrington, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth
Kevin Avard
New Hampshire State Senate - District 12
Sharon Carson
New Hampshire State Senate - District 14
Former State Senate
17 Members
Sam Cataldo
Former State Senate - New Hampshire-6
Andy Sanborn
Former State Senate - New Hampshire-9
Jeanie Forrester
Former State Senate - New Hampshire-2
Former New Hampshire State Senate
2 Members
Jeb Bradley
Former New Hampshire State Senate - District 3
Donna Soucy
Former New Hampshire State Senate - District 18
Lou D Allesandro
Lou D Allesandro
State Senator

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