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Arkansas Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Arkansas, front side windows must let in at least 25% of light; back side windows 25% VLT or lighter and the rear window 10% 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 | 25% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 25% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 10% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Top 5 inches only (the 'eyebrow' strip) |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 25% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 10% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 10% vlt or lighter |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- Not specified
- Reflectivity, back side
- Not specified
- Banned colors
- None named in the statute
- Medical exemption
- Yes. With a physician's certification (albinism, lupus and similar) the limits drop to 20% on the side windows, 10% on the rear window and 50% on the windshield.
- Certification sticker
- Required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- No extra requirement
- Penalty
- Class B misdemeanor.
- Notes
- Trucks, vans and motor homes may run 10% on the side windows behind the driver. The installer's label must name the company and its phone number.
Window tint shops in Arkansas
Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Arkansas?
25% on front side windows, 25% on back side windows and 10% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Arkansas?
Only on the rear window. Front side windows need 25% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Arkansas?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Arkansas.
Does Arkansas allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. With a physician's certification (albinism, lupus and similar) the limits drop to 20% on the side windows, 10% on the rear window and 50% on the windshield.