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Louisiana Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Louisiana, front side windows must let in at least 25% of light; back side windows 25% VLT or lighter and the rear window 12% VLT or lighter. Windshield: top strip above the AS-1 line only.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Top strip above the AS-1 line only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 25% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 25% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 12% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Top strip above the AS-1 line only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 25% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 25% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 12% vlt or lighter |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- 20% max
- Reflectivity, back side
- 20% max
- Banned colors
- None named in the statute
- Medical exemption
- Yes. Apply to the Office of Motor Vehicles with a physician's statement.
- Certification sticker
- Not required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- No extra requirement
- Penalty
- Fine set by the court; repeat offenses cost more.
- Notes
- Act 143 of 2025 lowered the front side limit from 40% to 25%, effective August 1, 2025. All tolerances are included in the figures.
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Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Louisiana?
25% on front side windows, 25% on back side windows and 12% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Louisiana?
Only on the rear window. Front side windows need 25% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Louisiana?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Louisiana.
Does Louisiana allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. Apply to the Office of Motor Vehicles with a physician's statement.