AZ · tint law reference
Arizona window tint laws
Last verified September 13, 2026 · Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 28-959.01
Legal tint limits at a glance
VLT is the share of light the window must let through — a lower number is darker film, and the reading includes the factory glass.
| Window | Sedans | SUVs, vans & trucks |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | Non-reflective tint allowed only above the AS-1 line; may not obstruct clear view except small corner stickers/sun shade | Same AS-1 line rule as sedan |
| Front side | 33% VLT or lighter | 33% VLT or lighter |
| Back side | No limit stated | No limit stated |
| Rear | No limit stated | No limit stated |
Dual side mirrors required if the rear is tinted? Yes — this state requires dual outside mirrors when the rear window is tinted.
Is my tint legal here?
Film darkness and glass darkness multiply. Enter the film you are considering and the VLT of the bare glass to get the number a meter would read.
70 for tinted OEM glass, 80 for clear
Net VLT 14% 20% film × 70% glass
Pass/fail compares net VLT against the limits on this page only. Some states apply a measurement tolerance — see Measurement tolerance below — and none of this replaces a meter reading on your own glass.
The rest of the rule
Reflectivity
Front windows: luminous reflectance of 35% ±3%; rear windows: 35% ±3% or less
Colors
red or amber on the windshield
Medical exemption
yes - the ADOT/MVD director may grant an exemption upon documented medical necessity (physician certification); administered via ADOT MVD Medical Review
Stickers & certification
Not specified as required in the statute text obtained
Measurement tolerance
±3%
Penalties
Statute itself specifies no fixed fine; commonly enforced as a civil/correctable violation per secondary sources (not confirmed in primary text)
Notes
Statute text obtained does not give a separate numeric VLT floor for back side/rear windows -- secondary sources uniformly describe rear windows as 'any darkness' once front-side and mirror conditions are met, but this exact language was not found verbatim in the fetched statute excerpt. Dual outside mirrors (each capable of reflecting view 200+ feet to the rear) required if rear window tint obstructs rear visibility.
Arizona tint questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Arizona?
For a sedan in Arizona, front side windows must let at least 33% of light through, no number is stated for the back side windows, and none for the rear window. Lower VLT means darker glass, so those percentages are floors, not targets, and the meter reads the film and the factory glass together.
Is 20% tint legal in Arizona?
No, not on the front side windows. Arizona requires at least 33% VLT there and 20% is darker than that, before you even account for the factory glass, which makes the reading darker still. Behind the driver the statute states no VLT number, so 20% may be allowed on the back side and rear windows — read the notes on this page and confirm with the DMV.
Can I tint the windshield in Arizona?
Arizona's rule for the windshield: Non-reflective tint allowed only above the AS-1 line; may not obstruct clear view except small corner stickers/sun shade
Does Arizona allow a medical exemption for darker tint?
What the source says: yes - the ADOT/MVD director may grant an exemption upon documented medical necessity (physician certification); administered via ADOT MVD Medical Review Confirm the current process with the agency named before you have film installed.
Do I need a tint sticker or certificate in Arizona?
Not specified as required in the statute text obtained
Where this comes from
Statute cited: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 28-959.01
Checked against the state's own statute or DMV page on September 13, 2026. Laws change; if you find a newer rule, email admin@getpeelboard.com.
Legal disclaimer: general information, not legal advice; verify with your DMV.