Georgia window tint law
Georgia sets how dark and reflective your tint can be, measured as VLT (the percent of visible light a window lets through). The law changed on July 1, 2026, and front windows may now be darker than before. Here is the current rule for passenger vehicles. We meter every install so you know exactly where you stand.
| Window | Legal limit |
|---|---|
| Windshield | No tint on the windshield, except a transparent strip on the uppermost six inches that is not red or amber. |
| Front side windows (driver and passenger) | Must let 28 percent or more of light through, with a 3 point tolerance either way. Was 32 percent before July 1, 2026. |
| Rear side windows | Must let 15 percent or more of light through, with a 3 point tolerance either way. Was 32 percent before July 1, 2026. |
| Rear window | Must let 15 percent or more of light through, with a 3 point tolerance either way. Was 32 percent before July 1, 2026. |
| Reflection (all windows) | Tint must not be more than 20 percent reflective. |
Updated October 5, 2026 for the law that took effect July 1, 2026 (HB 1161). Source, O.C.G.A. § 40-8-73.1, as amended by Ga. L. 2026, HB 1161, effective July 1, 2026.
The limits apply to the window and film together. Factory glass already blocks some light, so a 35 percent film usually meters below 35. We meter the finished window, not the box.
Multipurpose passenger vehicles (most SUVs, trucks, and vans built on a truck chassis or for off road use) are exempt on the rear side windows and rear window. The front doors still follow the 28 percent rule.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety can issue a medical exemption for darker tint when a licensed physician or optometrist attests to the need. The exemption covers vehicles the person owns or regularly rides in.
Violations are misdemeanors for both the driver and the installer, which is why we will not install an out of spec shade on a front door without an exemption on file.
These figures are general guidance, not legal advice. Laws change, and we confirm the current limits with you before installing.
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