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Alabama Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Alabama, front side windows must let in at least 32% of light; back side windows 32% VLT or lighter and the rear window 32% VLT or lighter. Windshield: top 6 inches only, transparent.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Top 6 inches only, transparent |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 32% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 32% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 32% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Top 6 inches only, transparent |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 32% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | Any darkness |
| Rear window | Any darkness |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- 20% max
- Reflectivity, back side
- 20% max
- Banned colors
- None named in the statute
- Medical exemption
- Yes. Apply to ALEA with a certification from your physician (Code 32-5C-4); the exemption is issued for the vehicle.
- Certification sticker
- Required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- Both required
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor under Code of Alabama 32-5C-5; fine set by the court. An installer who applies film without the compliance label faces the same.
- Notes
- 3% tolerance. Windows behind the driver on SUVs, vans and trucks may be as dark as the factory allows under federal rules, with outside mirrors on both sides.
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Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Alabama?
32% on front side windows, 32% on back side windows and 32% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Alabama?
No. Alabama does not allow 20% tint on any window. Front side windows need 32% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Alabama?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Alabama.
Does Alabama allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. Apply to ALEA with a certification from your physician (Code 32-5C-4); the exemption is issued for the vehicle.