
District of Columbia Window Tint Laws (2026): Legal VLT Limits
DC window tint laws: standard vehicles require 70% VLT on front side windows and 50% on back/rear. Minivans allow 55% front and 35% back/rear. Penalties up to $5,000.
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DC window tint laws: standard vehicles require 70% VLT on front side windows and 50% on back/rear. Minivans allow 55% front and 35% back/rear. Penalties up to $5,000.

Delaware bans aftermarket front side tint for most drivers; windows must stay at factory FMVSS 205 level. Rear windows may be any darkness. Medical waiver available from DMV.

Connecticut requires 35% VLT on front side windows. Sedans need 35% on rear sides; SUVs may use any darkness. Rear window any tint with dual mirrors. Medical exemption to 20%.

Colorado requires 27% VLT on front side windows. Rear windows may be any darkness if front sides and windshield allow 70%+ VLT. No medical exemption.

California requires front side windows to allow 70% VLT (film must be 88%). Back side and rear windows may be any darkness with dual mirrors.

Arkansas window tint law sets front side windows at 25% VLT for all vehicles. SUVs and trucks can go to 10% on rear side windows. Get the full 2026 rules, medical exemptions, and penalties.

Arizona window tint law requires front side windows to allow at least 33% VLT. Back and rear windows may be any darkness. Learn the full 2026 rules, penalties, and medical exemption process.

Alaska window tint law requires 70% VLT on front side windows and 40% on rear windows. Mirrored tint banned. Medical exemptions available with annual certification.

Alabama window tint law requires 32% VLT on front side windows. SUVs may use any darkness on rear windows. Medical exemptions available. Penalties up to $500.

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