Windshield: A non-reflective tint can be added to the top six inches. Windows on the driver`s side: 32% VLT is allowed. Passenger-side window: You can use any darkness here. Back window: You can use any darkness here. Tinting windows is useful as a safety measure for the driver, as it blocks glare from the sun and helps a motorist steer a vehicle more safely, which is why windshield tinting is legal in almost every region of the United States. In Alabama, it is allowed to tint the windshield along the top six inches of the glass. The Alabama windshield doesn`t need to be reflective. These regulations apply to all private vehicles, including cars, trucks and SUVs. In Alabama, the tint of the car windows on the side windows and rear windshield (front and rear side windows) can have a window tint with a visible light transmission percentage (VLT) of 32% or higher, meaning that at least 32% of the visible light must pass through the tinted window.

(The lower the number, the darker the hue, so a 95% VLT is almost transparent, while 5% VLT appears almost black and opaque. Vans and SUVs in Alabama also have to limit the tint of the front side windows to 32% VLT or more, but on rear windows and rear windshield laws, they are much looser. In Alabama, the Window Tinting Act states that any window covering that allows more than 32% light to pass through is considered illegal. Windshield tint is only legal in Alabama if it meets certain requirements. You can tint the first six inches of your windshield, but you can`t use darker shades that block more than 32% of the light. The tint film of the windows not only filters the light that passes through the windows, but also reflects some of it. It`s important to note that you can`t tint your windows without consulting your state`s laws. Each state has its own rules and regulations regarding window tinting. The Alabama Tint Act was enacted in 1996 and emphasizes the legality of window tint as well as permitted levels of darkness and reflection. Alabama has some of the softest hue laws in the United States.

You can legally drive with a window tint of 32, so 70% tint is illegal. However, if you want to get a darker shade, you will need to get approval from the Alabama Department of Public Safety. Alabama Code Title 32, Chapter 5C: Window Tint and Medical Exemptions To apply for a medical exemption for window tint in Alabama, you must contact the Driver`s License Division of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Medical Records Unit. They can be reached by mail at P.O. Box 1471 Montgomery, AL 36102 or by phone @ 334-242-4239 According to the Alabama Vehicle Code, the darkest legal shade is 32. This means that any window covered in this type of hue is considered illegal in the state of Alabama. The law states that windows darker than 32% cannot be used while driving. This means that even if you have a window covered in an above-average shade, it is still illegal to use it if it falls below the required level. Here`s what`s allowed in the Alabama Window Tint Act: 2006 Alabama Code Section 32-5C-3 Exemptions.

The provisions of section 32-5C-2 do not apply to: (1) Adjustable sun visors mounted in front of the side windows and not attached to the glass. (2) Signals, stickers or other substances displayed in a seven-inch square in the lower corner of the front or rear windshield. (3) Directional, destination or arrival plates on a motor vehicle with ordinary support, provided that the signals do not obstruct the driver`s free view of approaching traffic. (4) Any transparent object that is not red or amber and that is located on the first six inches of the windshield. (5) Any federal, state, or local sticker or certificate that is required by law to be affixed to a windshield or window. (6) Any other vehicle whose windows or windshields were tinted or darkened prior to factory delivery, or that are authorized by federal laws or regulations. (7) Any motor vehicle not registered in that State. Alabama Code 2006 – Section 32-5C-6 – Display of Compliance Labels; Prohibition of installation of non-compliant equipment.

Every power-driven vehicle in which materials and glazing are fitted or mounted on the windows or rear windscreen of a vehicle, the material and glazing of which have reduced light transmission through the window or windscreen or increased the light reflection of the glazing or windscreen, shall bear a label visible from the outside indicating that the windows and windscreen meet the requirements relating to the transmission of the light and reflection of light according to article 32-5C-2. No person shall affix to the windshield or windows of a motor vehicle any material the installation of which would result in a reduction in the transmission of light or an increase in the reflection of light, contrary to section 32-5C-2. Alabama Code of 2006 – Section 32-5C-7 – Penalties. Every person who contravenes this section is guilty of an offence and is liable, on a first conviction, to a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) or to imprisonment for a term of not more than 10 days or to a fine and imprisonment; For a subsequent offence committed within one year from the date of the first offence, the person is liable to a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200) or to imprisonment for not more than 30 days or to a fine and imprisonment; and for a third conviction for a third or subsequent offence committed within one year after the date of the first offence, the person is liable to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to a fine and imprisonment. You should also consider hue percentages in the state of Alabama. Coloring a car without a license in Alabama is a misdemeanor and carries a maximum penalty of 10 days in jail and a $100 fine. A first conviction for dyeing without authorization may also result in the withdrawal of the driver`s license. Division 32, Motor Vehicles and Transportation, Chapter 5C: Medical Exemptions (32-5C-4): You may apply for an exemption from this Chapter for certain medical conditions.

The certificate must be issued by your doctor. The exemption may be granted subject to conditions and restrictions imposed by the Department of Public Safety. Compliance Sticker (32-5C-6): All new colours and vehicles with existing tints that comply with the standards must have a visible sticker/label. These stickers/labels must be affixed by a dye dealer. No person may affix to the windshield or windows elements that contravene section 32-5C-2. Under Alabama state law, there are many medical conditions that can allow a motorist to apply window tint to a vehicle that would be illegal without specific exceptions. For drivers with certain skin or eye conditions that require additional protection from sunlight, medical window tint exemptions can also allow for much darker window tint on the front side windows. You will need to consult your physician and obtain a signed and certified document proving that you are eligible for medical window tint exemptions, and then present this documentation to a licensed window tint installer before having the otherwise illegal tint applied. And once you`ve applied a window tint in these particular circumstances, be sure to keep doctor-approved documents in your vehicle at all times, as they may need to be presented to a police officer to prove that tinting is allowed. Also note that many transparent or near-transparent window films can still block up to 99% of the sun`s UV rays, so you may not need a dark window hue if you`re trying to limit ultraviolet light.

Clear window films that block UV light are the surest way to ensure compliance with Alabama`s glass tint laws. Be sure to select the driver`s license department for specific regulations on medical exemptions for tinted windows. In general, 5% shade is illegal in Alabama. However, you can use a 5% tint for the rear and rear windows of your multipurpose vehicle.