Window Tint Laws by State: Legal Limits (2026)

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Window Tinting has a complicated legal status across the U.S. It's legal in 18 states, restricted in 32, and banned in 0 as of 2026. The rules change at every state line.

18 Legal

32 Restricted

0 Illegal

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Window Tinting Legality Map

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All 50 States

State	Status	Summary
Alabama	RESTRICTED	Alabama law permits window tinting but restricts the Visible Light Transmission (VLT) to at least 32% on the front side ...	Details →
Alaska	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Alaska. Windshield tinting is only allowed on the top 4 inches. These rules are found in Alas...	Details →
Arizona	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Arizona. Windshield tinting is allowed only above the AS-1 line. These regulations are codifi...	Details →
Arkansas	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Arkansas. Windshield tinting is only allowed on the top 5 inches. These rules are found in Ar...	Details →
California	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in California. Windshield tinting is only allowed above the AS-1 line. These rules are codified ...	Details →
Colorado	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Colorado. Windshield tinting is only allowed on the top 6 inches. These rules are found in Co...	Details →
Connecticut	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Connecticut. Windshield tinting is only allowed on the top 6 inches. These rules are codified...	Details →
Delaware	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Delaware. Windshield tinting is only allowed on the top 4 inches. These rules are found in De...	Details →
Florida	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Florida. Windshield tinting is only allowed on the top 6 inches. These rules are codified und...	Details →
Georgia	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Georgia. Windshield tinting is only allowed on the top 5 inches. These rules are codified und...	Details →
Hawaii	RESTRICTED	Hawaii law restricts window tinting on vehicles to a minimum of 35% visible light transmission (VLT) on the front side w...	Details →
Idaho	RESTRICTED	Idaho law requires front side windows to allow at least 35% of light in, while rear side and back windows may have any d...	Details →
Illinois	RESTRICTED	Illinois restricts front side window tint to a minimum of 35% VLT, rear side and back windows may be tinted darker. Wind...	Details →
Indiana	RESTRICTED	Indiana law requires front side windows to have at least 50% VLT, rear side and back windows may be tinted darker. Winds...	Details →
Iowa	RESTRICTED	Iowa requires front side windows to allow at least 35% light transmission, rear side and back windows may be tinted dark...	Details →
Kansas	RESTRICTED	Kansas law requires front side windows to have at least 35% VLT, rear side and back windows may be tinted darker. Windsh...	Details →
Kentucky	RESTRICTED	Kentucky requires front side windows to have at least 35% VLT, rear side and back windows may be tinted darker. Windshie...	Details →
Louisiana	RESTRICTED	Louisiana requires front side windows to have at least 25% VLT, rear side and back windows may be tinted darker. Windshi...	Details →
Maine	RESTRICTED	Maine requires front side windows to allow at least 70% light transmission, rear side and back windows may be tinted dar...	Details →
Maryland	RESTRICTED	Maryland requires front side windows to have at least 35% VLT, rear side and back windows may be tinted darker. Windshie...	Details →
Massachusetts	RESTRICTED	Massachusetts law restricts window tinting on the front side windows to a minimum of 35% visible light transmission (VLT...	Details →
Michigan	RESTRICTED	Michigan law permits window tinting on the front side windows with a minimum of 35% VLT. The rear side and back windows ...	Details →
Minnesota	RESTRICTED	Minnesota law requires front side windows to allow at least 50% VLT. Rear side and back windows may be tinted to any dar...	Details →
Mississippi	RESTRICTED	Mississippi law allows front side windows to have a minimum of 28% VLT. Rear side and back windows may be tinted to any ...	Details →
Missouri	RESTRICTED	Missouri law requires front side windows to have at least 35% VLT. Rear side and back windows may be tinted to any darkn...	Details →
Montana	RESTRICTED	Montana law requires front side windows to allow at least 24% VLT. Rear side and back windows may be tinted to any darkn...	Details →
Nebraska	RESTRICTED	Nebraska law requires front side windows to have at least 35% VLT. Rear side and back windows may be tinted to any darkn...	Details →
Nevada	RESTRICTED	Nevada law requires front side windows to have at least 35% VLT. Rear side and back windows may be tinted to any darknes...	Details →
New Hampshire	RESTRICTED	New Hampshire law requires front side windows to allow at least 35% VLT. Rear side and back windows may be tinted to any...	Details →
New Jersey	RESTRICTED	New Jersey law requires front side windows to have at least 70% VLT, which is one of the strictest in the country. Rear ...	Details →
New Mexico	RESTRICTED	New Mexico law restricts window tinting on vehicles to ensure a minimum visible light transmission (VLT) of 35% on the f...	Details →
New York	RESTRICTED	New York Vehicle and Traffic Law §375(26) restricts window tinting to allow at least 70% visible light transmission on f...	Details →
North Carolina	RESTRICTED	North Carolina General Statutes §20-127.1 restrict window tinting to a minimum of 35% VLT on front side windows and 20% ...	Details →
North Dakota	RESTRICTED	North Dakota Century Code §39-21-41 limits window tinting to 50% VLT on front side windows and 35% on rear side and back...	Details →
Ohio	RESTRICTED	Ohio Revised Code §4513.241 restricts window tinting to a minimum of 50% VLT on front side windows and 35% on rear side ...	Details →
Oklahoma	RESTRICTED	Oklahoma Statutes Title 47 §11-1113 restrict window tinting to 50% VLT on front side windows and 35% on rear side and ba...	Details →
Oregon	RESTRICTED	Oregon Revised Statutes §815.215 limits window tinting to 35% VLT on front side windows and 35% on rear side and back wi...	Details →
Pennsylvania	RESTRICTED	Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 §4524 restrict window tinting to 70% VLT on front side windows and 35% on re...	Details →
Rhode Island	RESTRICTED	Rhode Island General Laws §31-22-22 restrict window tinting to 35% VLT on front side windows and 35% on rear side and ba...	Details →
South Carolina	RESTRICTED	South Carolina Code of Laws §56-5-1930 restricts window tinting to 35% VLT on front side windows and 20% on rear side an...	Details →
South Dakota	RESTRICTED	South Dakota law restricts window tinting on the front side windows to a minimum of 35% visible light transmission (VLT)...	Details →
Tennessee	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Tennessee. Rear side and back windows may have any darkness. Medical exemptions are provided ...	Details →
Texas	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Texas. Rear side and back windows may have any darkness. Medical exemptions exist under Texas...	Details →
Utah	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Utah. Windshield tinting is allowed above the AS-1 line only. Rear side and back windows may ...	Details →
Vermont	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Vermont. Windshield tinting is allowed only above the AS-1 line. Rear side and back windows m...	Details →
Virginia	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Virginia. Windshield tinting is allowed only above the AS-1 line. Rear side and back windows ...	Details →
Washington	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Washington. Windshield tinting is allowed only above the AS-1 line. Rear side and back window...	Details →
West Virginia	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in West Virginia. Windshield tinting is allowed only above the AS-1 line. Rear side and back win...	Details →
Wisconsin	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Wisconsin. Windshield tinting is allowed only above the AS-1 line. Rear side and back windows...	Details →
Wyoming	LEGAL	Window Tinting is legal in Wyoming. Windshield tinting is allowed only above the AS-1 line. Rear side and back windows m...	Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Window Tinting legal in the United States?

Window Tinting has a complicated legal status across the U.S. It's legal in 18 states, restricted in 32, and banned in 0 as of 2026. The rules change at every state line.

How many states allow window tinting?

As of 2026, window tinting is legal in 18 states, restricted with conditions in 32 states. Use the map and table on this page to check your specific state.

Can you travel across state lines with window tinting?

Crossing state lines changes which laws apply. If window tinting is legal in your home state but illegal in the state you're entering, you can face criminal charges the moment you cross the border. This applies to driving, flying, and shipping.