AZ
Arizona Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Arizona, front side windows must let in at least 33% of light; back side windows any darkness and the rear window any darkness. Windshield: above the AS-1 line only, not red or amber.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line only, not red or amber |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 33% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | Any darkness |
| Rear window | Any darkness |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line only, not red or amber |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 33% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | Any darkness |
| Rear window | Any darkness |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- 35% max
- Reflectivity, back side
- 35% max
- Banned colors
- Red and Amber
- Medical exemption
- Yes. The Department of Transportation may issue an exemption on a physician's attestation, for the person's own vehicle or one they regularly ride in.
- Certification sticker
- Not required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- Both required
- Penalty
- Civil traffic violation; fine set by the court.
- Notes
- 3% tolerance on both figures. Windows behind the driver may be any darkness but may reflect no more than 35%, and the rear window needs outside mirrors on both sides.
Window tint shops in Arizona
Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Arizona?
33% on front side windows, Any on back side windows and Any on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Arizona?
Only on back side windows and the rear window. Front side windows need 33% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Arizona?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Arizona.
Does Arizona allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. The Department of Transportation may issue an exemption on a physician's attestation, for the person's own vehicle or one they regularly ride in.