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The Official Guide to A.R.S. § 28-959.01, Legal VLT Percentages, and Exemptions in Arizona
Arizona Window Tint Laws & Legal Regulations
Understanding Arizona’s official window tint regulations under A.R.S. § 28-959.01 keeps you safe, legal, and ticket-free while protecting your vehicle from the desert heat.
FRONT SIDE WINDOWS
33% VLT Legal Limit
Arizona law (A.R.S. § 28-959.01) strictly mandates at least 33% Visible Light Transmission on driver and front passenger side windows.
- Must allow at least 33% visible light transmission
- Standard 3% law enforcement meter tolerance (30% net)
- Balances maximum heat rejection with night visibility
- Blocks 99% of cancer-causing UV radiation
- Certified digital meter tested at Capital Tint
- Lifetime warranty against bubbling, peeling, or fading
Legal Limit on Front Sides
REAR SIDE & BACK GLASS
Any Darkness Legal
Arizona allows any darkness level on rear side windows and the back windshield, including 5% limo tint, provided your vehicle has dual side mirrors.
- Any shade permitted (5% limo, 15%, 20%, or 35%)
- Dual exterior side mirrors required by state statute
- Maximum solar heat rejection and passenger privacy
- Protects rear passengers, children, and interior cargo
- Reduces interior temperatures up to 25°F in summer
- Lifetime warranty including complete fade resistance
Dual Mirrors Required
WINDSHIELD & REFLECTIVITY
AS-1 Line & 35% Cap
Windshield film is restricted to a non-reflective sun strip above the AS-1 line (or top 5 inches). Mirrored films and red/amber shades are prohibited.
- Non-reflective visor strip above the AS-1 line or top 5 inches
- Clear ceramic heat shield allowed full windshield (70%-80% VLT)
- Maximum 35% luminous reflectivity cap (no mirror/chrome finish)
- Red and amber colored tints are strictly prohibited by law
- Compliant neutral shades: charcoal, smoke, and black
- Seamless professional computer-cut installation
Top 5 Inches Only
EXEMPTIONS & PENALTIES
ADOT Medical Exemption
Drivers or passengers with medical sun-sensitivity conditions can legally qualify for darker front window tint through the Arizona MVD.
- ADOT Medical Exemption Application (Form 40-0205)
- Signed and certified by a licensed Arizona physician
- Official Exemption Certificate must be kept in vehicle
- Avoids $100-$250 civil traffic fines and fix-it removal citations
- Protects against accident liability and insurance disputes
- Free digital VLT meter testing available at Capital Tint
VLT Meter Check
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