Arizona window tint laws
In Arizona, front side windows must allow at least 33% VLT. Back side and rear windows may be any darkness. Non-reflective tint is allowed on the windshield above the AS-1 line, and front and back side windows may be up to 35% reflective. Medical exemptions are available through ADOT.
Tint darkness limits in Arizona
In Arizona, the amount of light that must pass through your windows is set by statute. Darker film has a lower VLT percentage. The rules below apply to aftermarket window film; factory tint on back windows is usually permitted regardless of percentage.
Sedan — VLT limits
SUV / van / truck — VLT limits
Reflectivity — sedan
Reflectivity — SUV / van
Windshield, mirrors, colors & certification
Windshield
Non-reflective tint is permitted on the windshield above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line.
Side mirrors
Dual outside mirrors are required if rear-window tint obscures visibility.
Restricted colors
- Red and amber are restricted for tint because they could be confused with emergency-vehicle lighting.
Compliance sticker
Arizona does not require a compliance sticker on the vehicle.
Film certification
Arizona does not require manufacturer certification of aftermarket tint film.
Penalties & enforcement
Illegal tint in Arizona is generally a civil violation with fines that vary by jurisdiction. Non-compliant film must be removed.
Darker tint with a medical exemption in Arizona
Arizona allows a medical exemption that permits darker tint when supported by written documentation from a licensed physician or optometrist. The documentation should be kept in the vehicle.
Who typically qualifies: Drivers with a licensed physician’s or optometrist’s statement describing a medical need for reduced sunlight exposure.
Renewal / expiration: Documentation is valid as long as the underlying condition persists and the signing provider’s statement remains current.
What you need to apply
- Signed physician or optometrist statement of medical necessity.
- Statement carried in the vehicle at all times.
- Tint still cannot exceed reflectivity or color restrictions.
Common mistakes drivers make in Arizona
- Tinting front side windows darker than 33% VLT without a medical exemption.
- Assuming any darkness is allowed everywhere — front side windows still have a 33% minimum.
- Using tint that is more than 35% reflective on side windows.
- Forgetting to keep the physician’s statement in the vehicle when relying on a medical exemption.
Arizona tint law FAQ
Is 20% tint legal on the front windows in Arizona?
No. Arizona requires at least 33% VLT on front side windows, so 20% is too dark without a medical exemption.
Can I have limo tint on my SUV in Arizona?
Yes. Back side and rear windows have no VLT restriction in Arizona, so limo tint is permitted there for any vehicle.
Do I need a medical tint permit in Arizona?
Arizona does not issue a formal permit, but a written statement from a licensed physician or optometrist is required and must be carried in the vehicle.
Official references
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Editor’s notes
Arizona’s laws reflect the state’s high-sun climate with a uniquely lenient 33% VLT front-side limit compared with stricter 70% states.
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