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Window Banners in Maine

Conditional

Sun-screening or tinting is allowed above the AS-1 line, or along a 5-inch strip at the top on windshields with no AS-1 line. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in Maine — only a clear tint band.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Sun-screening or tinting is allowed above the AS-1 line, or along a 5-inch strip at the top on windshields with no AS-1 line. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in Maine — only a clear tint band.

Specific Limits

Placement rule
Sun-screening or tinting is allowed above the AS-1 line, or along a 5-inch strip at the top on windshields with no AS-1 line.
Printed banner allowed
No
Windshield strip allowed
Yes

Statute

29-A M.R.S. § 1916

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are window banners legal in Maine?
Sun-screening or tinting is allowed above the AS-1 line, or along a 5-inch strip at the top on windshields with no AS-1 line. Because the material must be transparent, a printed or opaque banner is not legal in Maine — only a clear tint band.
What are the exact window banners limits in Maine?
Placement rule: Sun-screening or tinting is allowed above the AS-1 line, or along a 5-inch strip at the top on windshields with no AS-1 line.. Printed banner allowed: No. Windshield strip allowed: Yes. Source: 29-A M.R.S. § 1916.

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