GA
Georgia Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Georgia, 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, not red or amber.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Top 6 inches only, transparent, not red or amber |
|---|---|
| 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, not red or amber |
|---|---|
| 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
- Red and Amber
- Medical exemption
- Yes. Apply to the Department of Public Safety with a physician's or optometrist's letter.
- Certification sticker
- Not required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- No extra requirement
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor; fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 12 months in jail, for drivers and installers alike.
- Notes
- 3% tolerance.
Window tint shops in Georgia
Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Georgia?
32% on front side windows, 32% on back side windows and 32% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Georgia?
No. Georgia does not allow 20% tint on any window. Front side windows need 32% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Georgia?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Georgia.
Does Georgia allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. Apply to the Department of Public Safety with a physician's or optometrist's letter.