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Arkansas window tint laws

Last verified September 13, 2026 · Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-306

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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.

Arkansas window tint limits by window and vehicle type
Window Sedans SUVs, vans & trucks
Windshield Non-reflective 'eyebrow' strip permitted, not extending more than 5 inches down from top center Same 5-inch eyebrow rule as sedan
Front side 25% VLT or lighter 25% VLT or lighter
Back side 25% VLT or lighter 10% VLT or lighter
Rear 10% VLT or lighter 10% VLT or lighter

Dual side mirrors required if the rear is tinted? Not stated in the sources we checked.

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

    Not specified in sources reviewed

    Colors

    Not specified in sources reviewed

    Medical exemption

    yes - motorist diagnosed by a physician (e.g., albinism, lupus) with a physician's certification carried in the vehicle, approved by Arkansas State Police

    Stickers & certification

    Label required on front glass to the operator's left, listing installer's name/phone and affirming compliance

    Measurement tolerance

    This state does not state a measurement tolerance in the sources we checked.

    Penalties

    Violation is a Class B misdemeanor (fine up to $1,000, up to 90 days jail, per secondary legal sources)

    Notes

    Applies to model year 1994 and later. Law enforcement vehicle windshields may be tinted to as low as 50% VLT. Direct fetch of arkleg.state.ar.us and law.justia.com was blocked (403); figures drawn from WebSearch-quoted statutory language corroborated across Justia and FindLaw mirrors of the code, and are consistent with each other.

    Arkansas tint questions

    What is the darkest legal tint in Arkansas?

    For a sedan in Arkansas, front side windows must let at least 25% of light through, back side windows at least 25%, and the rear window at least 10%. Lower VLT means darker glass, so those percentages are floors, not targets, and the meter reads the film and the factory glass together. SUVs, vans and trucks are listed separately: front side 25%, back side 10%, rear 10%.

    Is 20% tint legal in Arkansas?

    No, not on the front side windows. Arkansas requires at least 25% VLT there and 20% is darker than that, before you even account for the factory glass, which makes the reading darker still. The back side windows have a 25% floor, so 20% is too dark there too.

    Can I tint the windshield in Arkansas?

    Arkansas's rule for the windshield: Non-reflective 'eyebrow' strip permitted, not extending more than 5 inches down from top center

    Does Arkansas allow a medical exemption for darker tint?

    What the source says: yes - motorist diagnosed by a physician (e.g., albinism, lupus) with a physician's certification carried in the vehicle, approved by Arkansas State Police Confirm the current process with the agency named before you have film installed.

    Do I need a tint sticker or certificate in Arkansas?

    Label required on front glass to the operator's left, listing installer's name/phone and affirming compliance

    Nearby states

    Where this comes from

    Statute cited: Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-306

    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.

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