There’s no doubt that cars with tinted windows look cool, but do you know the Arkansas window tint law? 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas has a different VLT% depending on the window, as you can see below.
Legal Tint Percentage in Arkansas – Passenger Vehicles
- Windshield: AS-1 line or top 5 inches
- Front side windows: 25% VLT
- Backside windows: 25% VLT
- Rear window: 10% VLT
Legal Tint Percentage in Arkansas -Multipurpose Vehicles
- Windshield: AS-1 line or top 5 inches
- Front side windows: 25% VLT
- Backside windows: 10% VLT
- Rear window: 10% VLT
Arkansas Window Tint Law – Regulations
Arkansas Window Tint – Exemptions
Below are the exemptions to Window Tint requirements.
- Vehicles registered in another state
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chauffeur-driven sedans (A sedan that is licensed as an automobile for hire) may have the following window tinting as below:
- Windshield: 10% VLT AS-1 line or top 5 inches
- Front side windows: 25% VLT
- Backside windows: 15% VLT
- Rear window: 10% VLT
Arkansas Window Tint – Medical Exemption
The Driver must obtain an optometrist or a physician’s written certification, indicating that the special window treatment or application is a medical necessity. Also may have window tinting performed as follows:
- Windshield: 50% VLT AS-1 line or top 5 inches
- Front side windows: 20% VLT
- Backside windows: 15% VLT
- Rear window: 10% VLT
Side mirrors
no restriction
Tint Reflection
non- reflective
Color Tint
no restrictions
Window Tint Certification / Label
Film manufacturer does not need to certify the film selling in the state
Sticker or label of compliance that includes name and phone number of the company required
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.
Sources
ARKANSAS – WINDOW TINTING-LEGISLATURE-27-37-306
Note: Keep in mind that Arkansas tint laws can change daily and 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 further changes to be made.