MA
Massachusetts Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Massachusetts, 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: top 6 inches only, transparent.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Top 6 inches only, transparent |
|---|---|
| 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 | Top 6 inches only, transparent |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 35% vlt or lighter |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- 35% max
- Reflectivity, back side
- 35% max
- Banned colors
- None named in the statute
- Medical exemption
- Yes. Apply in writing to the Registry's medical advisory board with a physician's determination of light sensitivity.
- Certification sticker
- Not required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- Both required
- Penalty
- Fine up to $250 per offense; a third conviction suspends the license for up to 90 days.
Window tint shops in Massachusetts
Quincy
3 shops
Medford
2 shops
Boston
1 shop
Hanover
1 shop
Middleton
1 shop
Newton
1 shop
Oakham
1 shop
Pembroke
1 shop
Salem
1 shop
Swampscott
1 shop
Waltham
1 shop
Weymouth
1 shop
Woburn
1 shop
Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Massachusetts?
35% on front side windows, 35% on back side windows and 35% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Massachusetts?
No. Massachusetts does not allow 20% tint on any window. Front side windows need 35% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Massachusetts?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Massachusetts.
Does Massachusetts allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. Apply in writing to the Registry's medical advisory board with a physician's determination of light sensitivity.