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Alabama Window Tinting Laws

Alabama Window Tinting Law Enacted: 1996

We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date information regarding Alabama window tinting laws. Please refer to your local authority for current Alabama window tint law enforcement policies, including rules and regulations, as the final authority on Alabama window tint law in your area.

ALABAMA WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS
THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR
WINDOW TINTING

The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission
percentage. In Alabama window tint law, this percentage refers to
percentage of visible light allowed to pass through the combination
of film and the factory tint of the window.

Window Tint Laws

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Here is what is allowed in Alabama window tint law:

Cars, Trucks and MPVs *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles
which are Vans and SUVs
Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed on the
top 6 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than a total of 32% light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than a total of 32% light in.
*(MPVs allow any light transmission)
Rear Window Must allow more than a total of 32% light in.
*(MPVs allow any light transmission)

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON
AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO ALABAMA
WINDOW TINT LAW?

Tinting film can contain metallic elements (silver mirror look) that help to
reflect incoming light and reject the glare and heat generated by visible light.

Front Side Windows Must not be more than a total of
20% reflective (silver mirror look).
Back Side Windows Must not be more than a total of
20% reflective (silver mirror look).

OTHER ALABAMA WINDOW TINT LAW
RULES AND REGULATIONS

Restricted Colors No colors of tint are explicitly banned
by Alabama window tint law.
Side Mirrors No restrictions.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film need to certify
the film they sell in the state. Ask your
dealer if they are using certified film.
Sticker Requirements The sticker to identify legal tinting is
required between the film and glass on
each tinted window.
Medical Exemption Alabama window tint law allows medical
exemptions for special tint. For more details
about the specific terms of the exemption
for window tinting, consult your state law.

These are the current Alabama Window Tint Laws.
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