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Window Tint Laws by State

Complete guide to legal window tint percentages in all 50 US states. Find VLT requirements, fines for violations, and medical exemption options.

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Car window tint darkness levels showing different VLT percentages on vehicle glass

Disclaimer: Window tint laws can change. While we strive to keep this information accurate (last updated January 2026), we are not a legal authority. Always verify current regulations with your local DMV or a certified tint professional before applying window film.

50

States Covered

20-70%

VLT Range

50

States with Medical Exemptions

What is VLT?

VLT (Visible Light Transmission) measures the percentage of light that passes through your window tint. A lower VLT percentage means darker tint. For example, 20% VLT allows only 20% of light through, appearing very dark, while 70% VLT allows most light through, appearing nearly clear.

State Comparison

Most Restrictive States

Most Permissive States

All 50 States

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StateFront SideBack SideRearMedical Exempt
Alabama (AL)32%32%32%YesDetails
Alaska (AK)70%40%40%YesDetails
Arizona (AZ)33%AnyAnyYesDetails
Arkansas (AR)25%25%10%YesDetails
California (CA)70%AnyAnyYesDetails
Colorado (CO)27%27%27%YesDetails
Connecticut (CT)35%35%AnyYesDetails
Delaware (DE)NoneAnyAnyYesDetails
Florida (FL)28%15%15%YesDetails
Georgia (GA)32%32%32%YesDetails
Hawaii (HI)35%35%35%YesDetails
Idaho (ID)35%20%35%YesDetails
Illinois (IL)35%35%35%YesDetails
Indiana (IN)30%30%30%YesDetails
Iowa (IA)70%AnyAnyYesDetails
Kansas (KS)35%35%35%YesDetails
Kentucky (KY)35%18%18%YesDetails
Louisiana (LA)25%25%12%YesDetails
Maine (ME)35%AnyAnyYesDetails
Maryland (MD)35%35%35%YesDetails
Massachusetts (MA)35%35%35%YesDetails
Michigan (MI)NoneAnyAnyYesDetails
Minnesota (MN)50%50%50%YesDetails
Mississippi (MS)28%28%28%YesDetails
Missouri (MO)35%AnyAnyYesDetails
Montana (MT)24%14%14%YesDetails
Nebraska (NE)35%20%20%YesDetails
Nevada (NV)35%AnyAnyYesDetails
New Hampshire (NH)None35%35%YesDetails
New Jersey (NJ)NoneNoneNoneYesDetails
New Mexico (NM)20%20%20%YesDetails
New York (NY)70%70%AnyYesDetails
North Carolina (NC)35%35%35%YesDetails
North Dakota (ND)50%AnyAnyYesDetails
Ohio (OH)50%AnyAnyYesDetails
Oklahoma (OK)25%25%25%YesDetails
Oregon (OR)35%35%35%YesDetails
Pennsylvania (PA)70%70%70%YesDetails
Rhode Island (RI)70%70%70%YesDetails
South Carolina (SC)27%27%27%YesDetails
South Dakota (SD)35%20%20%YesDetails
Tennessee (TN)35%35%35%YesDetails
Texas (TX)25%AnyAnyYesDetails
Utah (UT)35%AnyAnyYesDetails
Vermont (VT)None32%32%YesDetails
Virginia (VA)50%35%35%YesDetails
Washington (WA)24%24%24%YesDetails
West Virginia (WV)35%35%35%YesDetails
Wisconsin (WI)50%35%35%YesDetails
Wyoming (WY)28%28%28%YesDetails

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Disclaimer: Window tint laws can change. While we strive to keep this information accurate (last updated January 2026), we are not a legal authority. Always verify current regulations with your local DMV or a certified tint professional before applying window film.