MD
Maryland Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Maryland, front side windows must let in at least 35% of light; back side windows 35% VLT or lighter and the rear window 35% VLT or lighter. Windshield: above the AS-1 line or top 5 inches only.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line or top 5 inches only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 35% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line or top 5 inches only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% 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 written certification from a physician licensed in Maryland, valid up to two years, or indefinitely for a permanent condition.
- Certification sticker
- Not required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- No extra requirement
- Penalty
- Safety equipment repair order; fine if the tint is not corrected.
- Notes
- Trucks and multipurpose vehicles registered in class E, F or M are limited only on the front side windows.
Window tint shops in Maryland
Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Maryland?
35% on front side windows, 35% on back side windows and 35% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Maryland?
No. Maryland does not allow 20% tint on any window. Front side windows need 35% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Maryland?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Maryland.
Does Maryland allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. A written certification from a physician licensed in Maryland, valid up to two years, or indefinitely for a permanent condition.