Alabama Window Tint Law

Alabama Window Tint Law Enacted: 1996 We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date information regarding Alabama window tint law. Please refer to you 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. Here is what is allowed in Alabama window tint law:
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.
Rear Window	Must allow more than a total of 32% light in. Transmission through glass.
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.