Got the laws from TintCenter.Com and placed em here so you didnt have to go look.
These may not be up to date, but are as up to date as you can find on the internet.
Alabama
1996
Tint Darkness
Windshield
Tint Reflectiveness
Front Side Windows
Other Rules and Regulations
Restricted Colors
Alaska
1994
Tint Darkness
Windshield
Tint Reflectiveness
Front Side Windows
Other Rules and Regulations
Restricted Colors
Arizona
1994
Tint Darkness
Windshield
Tint Reflectiveness
Front Side Windows
Other Rules and Regulations
Restricted Colors
Arkansas
1993
Tint Darkness
Windshield
Tint Reflectiveness
Front Side Windows
Other Rules and Regulations
Restricted Colors
California
1999
Tint Darkness
Windshield
Tint Reflectiveness
Front Side Windows
Other Rules and Regulations
Restricted Colors
I am not liable for inaccurate information. Please consult your local or state law enforcement if unsure about any regulations posted.
These may not be up to date, but are as up to date as you can find on the internet.
Alabama
1996
Tint Darkness
Windshield
Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 32% of light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than 32% of light in.
Rear Window Must allow more than 32% of light in.
Tint Reflectiveness
Front Side Windows
Must not be more than 20% reflective.
Back Side Windows Must not be more than 20% reflective.
Other Rules and Regulations
Restricted Colors
No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors No restrictions.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell in the state. Ask your dealer if they are using ceritified film.
Sticker Requirements The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on each tinted window.
Medical Exemption State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.
Alaska
1994
Tint Darkness
Windshield
Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 5 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows No tint can be applied legally to this window.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than 37% of light in.
Rear Window Must allow more than 37% of light in.
Tint Reflectiveness
Front Side Windows
No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Back Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Other Rules and Regulations
Restricted Colors
The tint color(s) of RED AMBER YELLOW are not legal by state law.
Side Mirrors No restrictions.
Certificate RequirementsManufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
Medical Exemption State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.
Arizona
1994
Tint Darkness
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 33% of light in.
Back Side Windows Any darkness can be used.
Rear Window Any darkness can be used.
Tint Reflectiveness
Front Side Windows
Must not be more than 35% reflective.
Back Side Windows Must not be more than 35% reflective.
Other Rules and Regulations
Restricted Colors
The tint color(s) of RED AMBER are not legal by state law.
Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
Medical Exemption State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.
Arkansas
1993
Tint Darkness
Windshield
Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 5 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 25% of light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than 25% of light in.
Rear Window Must allow more than 10% of light in.
Tint Reflectiveness
Front Side Windows
No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Back Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Other Rules and Regulations
Restricted Colors
No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors No restrictions.
Certificate RequirementsManufacturers 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 & glass on the driver’s side window.
Medical Exemption State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.
California
1999
Tint Darkness
Windshield
Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in.
Back Side Windows Any darkness can be used.
Rear Window Any darkness can be used.
Tint Reflectiveness
Front Side Windows
Must not be more reflective than a standard window.
Back Side Windows Must not be more reflective than a standard window.
Other Rules and Regulations
Restricted Colors
The tint color(s) of RED AMBER BLUE are not legal by state law.
Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
Medical Exemption State law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint.
I am not liable for inaccurate information. Please consult your local or state law enforcement if unsure about any regulations posted.
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