Maryland window tint law
In Maryland, a passenger car's front side windows must let in at least 35% of light; rear side windows: at least 35% of light in; rear window: at least 35% of light in. Source: Maryland Code, Transportation §22-406(i), checked November 2026.
| Front side windows | 35% At least 35% light transmittance. |
|---|---|
| Rear side windows | 35% At least 35% light transmittance (applies to any window of a passenger car). |
| Rear window | 35% At least 35% light transmittance (applies to any window of a passenger car). |
| Windshield | No tint below the AS-1 line or below 5 inches from the top. |
| SUVs, vans, trucks | For multipurpose vehicles, trucks and similar classes (§13-913, 13-917, 13-937) the 35% rule covers only the windows right and left of the driver. |
| Medical exemption | Physician certification in the format set by the State Police; valid up to 2 years, or indefinitely if permanent. |
The Maryland front-side limit on a car
Levels we picture that meet the front-side limit: 70% (light)50% (medium-light)35% (medium)
Source
Maryland Code, Transportation §22-406(i)
“there is affixed to any window of the vehicle any tinting materials added to the window after manufacture of the vehicle that do not allow a light transmittance through the window of at least 35%”
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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