AK
Alaska Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Alaska, front side windows must let in at least 70% of light; back side windows 40% VLT or lighter and the rear window 40% VLT or lighter. Windshield: top 5 inches only (the 'eyebrow' strip).
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Top 5 inches only (the 'eyebrow' strip) |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 70% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 40% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 40% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Top 5 inches only (the 'eyebrow' strip) |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 70% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | Any darkness |
| Rear window | Any darkness |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- Not specified
- Reflectivity, back side
- Not specified
- Banned colors
- None named in the statute
- Medical exemption
- Yes. A physician licensed in Alaska must certify the need every year; the certificate stays in the vehicle.
- Certification sticker
- Not required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- No extra requirement
- Penalty
- Infraction under the Alaska Administrative Code; fine set by the court.
- Notes
- Mirrored film is banned on every window. Multipurpose vehicles, motor homes and limousines may keep any tint allowed by federal standard FMVSS 205 behind the driver.
Window tint shops in Alaska
Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Alaska?
70% on front side windows, 40% on back side windows and 40% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Alaska?
No. Alaska does not allow 20% tint on any window. Front side windows need 70% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Alaska?
No. Alaska does not allow 35% tint on any window. Front side windows need 70% or lighter.
Does Alaska allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. A physician licensed in Alaska must certify the need every year; the certificate stays in the vehicle.