What's legal on your windshield and side windows, in plain English. Reviewed September 2026.
Arizona regulates vehicle window tint under A.R.S. § 28-959.01. The rules differ by window. Below is a summary of that statute, reviewed in September 2026.
This is general information, not legal advice. Laws can change, so confirm against the statute or with the Arizona Department of Transportation before you tint. We'll happily help you pick a shade that fits.
Film is allowed only on the topmost portion of the windshield, with its bottom edge at least 29 inches above the driver's seat. It can't be red or amber.
Light transmission must be 33% plus or minus 3%, and luminous reflectance 35% plus or minus 3%.
No minimum light transmission is listed. Luminous reflectance must be 35% plus or minus 3% or less.
Rear window: tint is allowed if your vehicle has functioning outside mirrors on both sides that show the road behind you for at least 200 feet.
Your factory glass counts. The statute measures light transmission through the film and the glass together. Many vehicles have slightly tinted glass from the factory, so a film rated at a given percentage can measure darker once it's on the car. This is why we help you choose instead of just picking a number off a chart.
Lower is darker. A 5% film is very dark and a 70% film is nearly clear. Our ceramic films come in shades from 5% to 70%, so there's an option for every window.
The statute allows the state to issue an exemption when a physician provides a written attestation. If you have a medical need for darker tint, contact the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division for the current process, then let us know so we can plan your install.
Ready to tint? Read our cost guide, see the three ceramic films we install, or request a quote.
For front side windows, A.R.S. 28-959.01 sets light transmission at 33% plus or minus 3%. Back side windows and the rear window aren't given a minimum light transmission, but reflectance limits apply.
Only at the top. The statute allows film on the topmost portion of the windshield, with the bottom edge at least 29 inches above the driver's seat, and it can't be red or amber.
Yes. The statute defines light transmission as light passing through the film and the glazing together, so the glass itself counts. Film percentage alone doesn't tell you the final number.
The statute lets the state issue exemptions supported by a written attestation from a physician. Contact the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division for the process.
Yes. When you request a quote, tell us your vehicle and we'll recommend shades that fit Arizona rules and the look you want.
Tell us your vehicle and we'll recommend the right film and darkness.