State tint law
Alabama window tint law
Last checked September 26, 2026
Darkest legal tint in Alabama (% of light let through)
Laws change and enforcement varies by area. Confirm with the Alabama DMV before you install.
How dark can window tint be in Alabama?
Darkness is measured as visible light transmission (VLT): the percentage of light that gets through. A lower number means darker tint.
| Window | Cars | SUVs and vans |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | Top 6 inNon-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield. | Top 6 inSame as cars |
| Front side windows | 32% Must let in at least 32% of light. | 32%Same as cars |
| Back side windows | 32% Must let in at least 32% of light. | Any Any darkness is allowed. |
| Rear window | 32% Must let in at least 32% of light. | Any Any darkness is allowed. |
Windshield
Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
Front side windows
Back side windows
Rear window
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How reflective can tint be?
- Front side windows
- Must not be more than 20% reflective.
- Back side windows
- Must not be more than 20% reflective.
Other Alabama tint rules
- Restricted colors
- No tint colors are banned.
- Side mirrors
- No side-mirror requirement.
- Film certification
- Film manufacturers must certify the film they sell in the state. Ask your installer for certified film.
- Sticker
- A sticker identifying legal tint is required between the film and the glass on each tinted window.
- Medical exemption
- The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) can issue an exemption for a vehicle you own or regularly ride in, with a written statement from a physician licensed in Alabama. ALEA issues a numbered decal. For light-sensitive porphyria, it can cover any window or windshield area the physician names (Code 32-5C-4, as reported; we couldn't read the section directly).
Enforcement and penalties in Alabama
- Enforcement
- Tint must be measured with a light meter before anyone is charged, and the officer must have the meter before stopping you. Personal vehicles of active or retired law enforcement officers are exempt.
- Penalties
- We couldn't read the penalty section directly. Sources report a fine of up to $100, up to 10 days in jail, or both for a first offense; up to $200 or 30 days for a second within a year; and up to $500 for a third.
Films of 32% VLT or lighter: legal on every window of a car in Alabama. Darker films for the rear windows are in the full collection. All car window film.
Where to find the Alabama tint law
These are the laws, rules and other sources we found for Alabama. We list all of them rather than picking one, so you can read them yourself and decide. Laws change, so check the current text before you install.
- Statute Code of Alabama §§ 32-5C-1 to 32-5C-7 (opens in a new tab) Justia
- Statute Code of Alabama §§ 32-5C-1 to 32-5C-7 (opens in a new tab) FindLaw
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