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Pennsylvania Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Pennsylvania, front side windows must let in at least 70% of light; back side windows 70% VLT or lighter and the rear window 70% VLT or lighter. Windshield: above the AS-1 line only.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 70% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 70% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 70% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 70% 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 certificate of exemption from PennDOT on a physician's or optometrist's statement (67 Pa. Code 175.265).
- Certification sticker
- Not required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- No extra requirement
- Penalty
- Summary offense; fine set by the court.
- Notes
- Trucks and multipurpose vehicles may run any darkness behind the driver under federal standard FMVSS 205.
Window tint shops in Pennsylvania
Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Pennsylvania?
70% on front side windows, 70% on back side windows and 70% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania does not allow 20% tint on any window. Front side windows need 70% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania does not allow 35% tint on any window. Front side windows need 70% or lighter.
Does Pennsylvania allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. A certificate of exemption from PennDOT on a physician's or optometrist's statement (67 Pa. Code 175.265).