Window Tint in Alabama
Front side windows: minimum 32% VLT. Windows behind the driver are unrestricted on SUVs, trucks, and vans.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Front side windows: minimum 32% VLT. Windows behind the driver are unrestricted on SUVs, trucks, and vans. A ±3% enforcement tolerance applies. Reflectance may not exceed 20%. Windshield: non-reflective tint above the AS-1 line (top 6 inches) only.
Specific Limits
- Back window
- Any darkness
- Rear side windows
- Any darkness
- Front side windows
- 32% VLT minimum
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