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WHAT ARE THE WINDOW TINT LAWS IN ARIZONA?

Tinting your windows with the professionals at Sun Stoppers helps you stay in accordance with the Arizona tint laws.

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Just The Facts

  • Tinting your car’s windows gives you protection from dangerous UV rays, improves your driving comfort and protects your belongings.

  • However, each state has different window tinting laws drivers must follow to avoid citations or “fix-it” tickets.

  • It’s important other drivers and pedestrians are able to make eye contact and see where you’re looking. Law enforcement also needs to be able to identify the driver in a vehicle.

HOW DOES LAW ENFORCEMENT MEASURE WINDOW TINT?

WHAT IS VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMISSION (VLT)?

VLT = VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMISSION

  • The higher the percentage of VLT, the more light passes through.
  • 100% VLT means your car’s windows are transparent, leaving you unprotected from damaging UV rays.
  • 5% VLT is the darkest and barely lets light pass through the tint film.

Most people want the darkest tint they can get away with.

We can give you the darkest look possible without violating your state’s window tint laws.

Arizona Window Tint Laws

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Passenger Cars

Includes most 2-5 Door vehicles that seat 5 or fewer passengers.

Windshield: 

Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line of the windshield.

Front Side Windows:

33% VLT

Back Side Windows:

Any darkness can be used.

Rear Window:

Any darkness can be used.

Multi-purpose Vehicles

Minivans, Pickups, SUVs, etc. that are designed to carry 10 or fewer passengers.

Windshield: 

Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line of the windshield.

Front Side Windows:

33% VLT

Back Side Windows:

Any darkness can be used.

Rear Window:

Any darkness can be used.

Reflective Tint

Window tint with metallic particles to give glass a silver/mirror look. This reflects glare and reject heat.

Windshield:

Reflective tint is not allowed

Front Side Windows:

Tint cannot be more than 35% reflective.

Back Side Windows:

Tint cannot be more than 35% reflective.

Rear Window:

Tint cannot be more than 35% reflective.

Other

Other limits, restrictions, or allowances

Prohibited Tint Colors:

Red and amber prohibited.

Certification:

Arizona law does not specify any certification requirements

VLT Stickers:

Arizona law does not specify any VLT sticker requirements

Side Mirrors:

Back window tinting requires the use of dual side mirrors

READY TO GET YOUR WINDOWS TINTED IN ARIZONA?

Does the piercing Arizona sun glare in your eyes, heat up your parked car, and fade your vehicle interior? 

We have a solution! 

At Sun Stoppers, we apply window tint that blocks glare and harmful UV rays, and keeps your car cooler. Our experts have been applying window tint and paint protection for over twenty years, and we’d love to help you find the tint that’s right for you!

Give us a call today, or stop by any of our Arizona locations, including , Tucson, AZ, and Scottsdale, AZ.  

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DISCLAIMER: Window tint laws in your state can change on a daily basis. These rules and regulations may be interpreted differently by city or county authorities. We recommend verifying this information with your local DMV or local law enforcement agencies for accuracy. This information relating to Arizona tint laws was last updated on August 11, 2025. If you find any of this information to be inaccurate, please let us know so we can update it!