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Headlight & Taillight Tint in Alaska

Illegal

Smoked or tinted film on headlights and taillights is illegal in Alaska. Headlights must emit white light and taillights must show red at the required visibility distance, and tint that dims or discolors them violates those requirements.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Smoked or tinted film on headlights and taillights is illegal in Alaska. Headlights must emit white light and taillights must show red at the required visibility distance, and tint that dims or discolors them violates those requirements. Alaska's regulations require white headlights and red taillights plainly visible at 1,000 feet — there is no 'no law' exemption. No state expressly permits smoked lamp film; the violation is the loss of required color or visibility distance, which any meaningful tint causes.

Specific Limits

Film permitted
No
Headlight color
white
Taillight color
red

Statute

13 AAC 04.020, 13 AAC 04.025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are headlight & taillight tint legal in Alaska?
Smoked or tinted film on headlights and taillights is illegal in Alaska. Headlights must emit white light and taillights must show red at the required visibility distance, and tint that dims or discolors them violates those requirements.
What are the exact headlight & taillight tint limits in Alaska?
Film permitted: No. Headlight color: white. Taillight color: red. Source: 13 AAC 04.020, 13 AAC 04.025.

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