Arizona Window Tint Laws
Phoenix cabins can hit 160°F in July, so Arizona treats tint as survival gear. Front sides must pass 33% of light, but behind the driver you can go as dark as you want — and most people do.
Reviewed July 2026 · Passenger cars (sedans)
Legal tint limits in Arizona
| Glass | Rule for passenger cars |
|---|---|
| Windshield | Tint allowed above the AS-1 line. |
| Front side windows | 33% VLT or lighter |
| Back side windows | Any darkness |
| Rear window | Any darkness |
| Reflectivity | No more than 35% reflective on side windows. |
| Medical exemption | Available with qualifying documentation |
What VLT means (and how police check it)
VLT — Visible Light Transmission — is the percentage of outside light that makes it through your glass. The number printed in the law is a floor: film may be that bright or brighter. Because factory glass already blocks a little light, an officer's meter reads the combineddarkness of glass plus film. A film sold as "33%" on top of factory glass can meter a few points darker — which is why professional installers measure the final result, not the box label.
Quality matters as much as darkness. Dyed films fade purple and bubble; ceramic films like ULTRASHIELD SHADOW reject heat and up to 99% of UV at any legal darkness, with no signal interference — so you get the comfort without gambling on the number.
Arizona tint FAQ
What is the darkest legal tint in Arizona?+
Can I tint my windshield in Arizona?+
Does Arizona allow medical exemptions for darker tint?+
Is ceramic tint legal in Arizona?+
Are mirrored or reflective films legal in Arizona?+
Get it installed right in Arizona
ULTRASHIELD certified installers measure the finished VLT, use nano-ceramic SHADOW film, and register your warranty with CARFAX.
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This page summarizes Arizona statute as published and was last reviewed July 2026. It is not legal advice. Laws change and local enforcement varies — confirm current rules with the Arizona DMV before tinting.
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