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Window Tint Limits by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Front side window visible light transmission (VLT) percentage limit, back window limit, and availability of medical exemptions for darker tint.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: May 2026

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Front VLT %Back VLT %Medical Exemption
32%32%Yes
70%40%Yes
33%Any %Yes
25%25%Yes
70%Any %Yes
27%27%Yes
35%35%Yes
70%Any %Yes
28%15%Yes
32%32%Yes
35%35%Yes
35%20%Yes
35%35%Yes
30%30%Yes
70%Any %Yes
35%35%Yes
35%18%Yes
40%25%Yes
35%Any %Yes
35%35%Yes
35%35%Yes
4 in onlyAny %Yes
50%50%Yes
28%28%Yes
35%Any %Yes
24%14%Yes
35%20%Yes
35%Any %Yes
70%Any %Yes
70%Any %Yes
20%20%Yes
70%70%Yes
35%35%Yes
50%Any %Yes
50%Any %Yes
25%25%Yes
35%Any %Yes
70%70%Yes
70%70%Yes
27%27%Yes
35%20%Yes
35%35%Yes
25%Any %Yes
43%Any %Yes
No tint frontAny %Yes
50%35%Yes
24%24%Yes
35%35%Yes
50%35%Yes
28%28%Yes
70%50%Yes

VLT is the percentage of visible light allowed through the window combined with any factory tint. Higher VLT = lighter tint. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205 controls glazing on new vehicles. Most states require certified tint shops to provide a certificate showing the installed VLT.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.