State tint law

Arizona window tint law

Law enacted 1994 · VLT measured on: film and glass combined · Last checked September 26, 2026

Laws change and enforcement varies by area. Confirm with the Arizona DMV before you install.

How dark can window tint be in Arizona?

Darkness is measured as visible light transmission (VLT): the percentage of light that gets through. A lower number means darker tint.

Tolerance: Plus or minus 3% on the front side windows: 33% light with a 3% tolerance, and 35% reflectance with a 3% tolerance (A.R.S. 28-959.01).

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How reflective can tint be?

Front side windows

Must not be more than 35% reflective.

Back side windows

Must not be more than 35% reflective.

Other Arizona tint rules

Restricted colors

Red and amber are not allowed on the tint strip at the top of the windshield. The law names no colors for the other windows.

Side mirrors

Dual side mirrors are required if the back window is tinted.

Film certification

Film manufacturers don't need to certify the film they sell in the state.

Sticker

No sticker identifying legal tint is required.

Medical exemption

Apply to ADOT's Medical Review Program with form 40-1511, certified by an MD, DO, naturopathic physician or ophthalmologist. The exemption covers vehicles you own and vehicles you regularly ride in, a certificate must be in each vehicle, and it never covers the windshield. Official form or instructions (opens in a new tab)

Enforcement and penalties in Arizona

Enforcement

Police can stop you for tint alone. Anyone who sells or installs film must tell customers clearly that film on the front side windows may be illegal in some states.

Penalties

Tint tickets are generally handled as civil traffic violations, with fines set by the court; sources vary on the amount.

Films of 33% VLT or lighter: legal on every window of a car in Arizona. Darker films for the rear windows are in the full collection. All car window film.

Where to find the Arizona tint law

These are the laws, rules and other sources we found for Arizona. 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 Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-959.01 (opens in a new tab) Arizona Legislature

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