Alabama Window Tint Law
Alabama Window Tint Law Enacted: 1996 |
| Alabama Window Tint Laws |
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.
Here is what is allowed in Alabama window tint law:
Cars, Trucks and MPV *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles which are Vans and SUVs
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| 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. Transmission through glass. | ||
| Back Side Windows | Must allow more than a total of 32% light in. Transmission through glass. *(MPVs allow any light transmission) | ||
| Rear Window | Must allow more than a total of 32% light in. Transmission through glass. *(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.
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| 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 |
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| 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. | ||
