There’s no doubt that cars with tinted windows look cool, but do you know the Alabama tint laws? If you have tinted windows or plan to get your car windows tinted, you are in the right place. We’ve gathered all the legal information you need to know about Alabama tint laws.
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First, Let me Explain What VLT Means?
VLT Visible Light Transmission is the percent of visible light that gets through your car windows. In other words, the lower the VLT%, the darker the tint gets. For example, 5 % would be a very dark tint. Furthermore, The State of Alabama has a different VLT% for front and back windows, as you can see below.
Legal Window Tint in Alabama for Passenger Vehicles and Station Wagon
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint allowed on the top 6 inches
- Front side windows: tinting with at least 32% light transmission allowed
- Backside windows: tinting with at least 32% light transmission allowed
- Rear window: tinting with at least 32% light transmission allowed
Legal Window Tint in Alabama for Multi-purposes Vehicles
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint allowed on the top 6 inches
- Front side windows: tinting with at least 32% light transmission allowed
- Backside windows: Any dark tint allowed
- Rear window: Any dark tint allowed
Alabama Window Tint Law – Regulations
Alabama Window Tint law – Medical Exemption
- The state of Alabama permits medical exemptions. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult AL state law below.
ALABAMA TITLE 32 WINDOW TINTING AND MEDICAL EXEMPTION
- Reflective tint allowed in Alabama? Accordingly to Alabama law, 20% reflective tint is allowed, which means that the reflective material cannot reflect more than 20% of the light.
- Colored window tint permitted in Alabama? All tinted colors are allowed, according to Alabama law.
- Window Tint Certification: Film manufacturers do need to certify the film they sell in State, Accordingly to Alabama law.
- Window tint sticker: All new tinting and vehicles with existing tinting must display a visible sticker of compliance, Accordingly to Alabama law.
- Is 5 % tint legal in Alabama? Accordingly to Alabama law, 5 percent tint is allowed for backside and rear windows (Multi-purpose vehicles only).
- What is the darkest legal tint in the State of Alabama? Accordingly to Alabama law, any darkness can be used for backside and rear windows (Multi-purpose vehicles only).
Benefits of Window Tinting
Window tinting blocks up to 99% of the UV rays. The car interior cools by 60%. It also can help protect from ultraviolet radiation and help protect your car’s interior from cracking or fading and looking worn-out. Another great benefit is the level of privacy, which can prevent someone who walks by to peer inside.
Car Window Tint Cost
In general, the cost may vary; for example, a basic tint for a sedan car using the classic film can cost less than $150 per vehicle. However, suppose you want a top-quality film such as ceramic window tint. In that case, it can cost up to $400 per vehicle. Of course, all depend on different factors (number of windows, type of tint, warranty). On the other hand, a cheaper option for professional tinting services is a DIY tint kit, which usually costs less than $100.
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ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
*Keep in mind that Alabama tint law can change daily and may be interpreted differently in your city or county. To be sure, we recommend double-checking our information with your local DMV or Law Enforcement Authorities. Furthermore please let us know if there are any changes to make.