Alabama window tint law
In Alabama, a passenger car's front side windows must let in at least 32% of light; rear side windows: at least 32% of light in; rear window: at least 32% of light in. Source: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Alabama Tinting Regulations (Code of Ala. §32-5C-2), checked November 2026.
| Front side windows | 32% At least 32% light transmission (3% tolerance); reflectance no more than 20%. |
|---|---|
| Rear side windows | 32% At least 32% light transmission (3% tolerance); reflectance no more than 20%. |
| Rear window | 32% At least 32% light transmission (3% tolerance); reflectance no more than 20%. |
| Windshield | Only the upper six inches may be tinted, and the material must be transparent. |
| Tolerance | 3% |
| SUVs, vans, trucks | Multipurpose passenger vehicles may have darker (factory-level, federally permitted) tint on windows behind the driver; front windows follow the car rules. |
| Medical exemption | Yes: medical waiver under §32-5C-4, certified by a physician (ALEA Driver License Medical Records Unit). |
The Alabama front-side limit on a car
Levels we picture that meet the front-side limit: 70% (light)50% (medium-light)35% (medium)
Source
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Alabama Tinting Regulations (Code of Ala. §32-5C-2)
“All other windows (side and rear) may have tinting that allows at least 32% light transmission with a 3% tolerance.”
Checked November 2026. A summary of the passenger-car rules, not legal advice: laws change, so check the source or ask a local tint shop before you buy.
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