Georgia window tint laws
In Georgia, sedans must allow at least 32% VLT on front side, back side, and rear windows. SUVs, vans, and trucks require 32% VLT on front side windows but may be any darkness on back side and rear windows. Non-reflective tint is allowed on the windshield above the AS-1 line. Medical exemptions are available.
Tint darkness limits in Georgia
In Georgia, the amount of light that must pass through your windows is set by statute. Darker film has a lower VLT percentage. The rules below apply to aftermarket window film; factory tint on back windows is usually permitted regardless of percentage.
Sedan — VLT limits
SUV / van / truck — VLT limits
Reflectivity — sedan
Reflectivity — SUV / van
Windshield, mirrors, colors & certification
Windshield
Non-reflective tint is permitted on the windshield above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line.
Side mirrors
Dual outside mirrors are required if any rear window is tinted.
Restricted colors
- Red and amber are not permitted. Non-neutral colored films generally are prohibited.
Compliance sticker
Georgia does not require a compliance sticker on the vehicle.
Film certification
Aftermarket film should meet state reflectivity and VLT standards; manufacturer certification is not required by law.
Penalties & enforcement
Illegal tint in Georgia is a misdemeanor punishable by fines and, in some cases, court costs; non-compliant film must be removed.
Darker tint with a medical exemption in Georgia
Georgia allows drivers with a physician-diagnosed medical condition to request an exemption for darker tint. Documentation is issued through the Georgia Department of Driver Services process.
Who typically qualifies: Drivers with a physician-certified medical condition, such as lupus, xeroderma pigmentosum, or similar photosensitivity, requiring limited sun exposure.
Renewal / expiration: Approved documentation is valid for the period indicated by the physician and must be carried in the vehicle.
What you need to apply
- Physician certification of medical necessity.
- Submission of documentation per Georgia DDS and/or Georgia Department of Public Safety guidance.
- Documentation carried in the vehicle.
Common mistakes drivers make in Georgia
- Installing 20% film on sedan front side windows without a medical exemption.
- Using film with more than 20% reflectivity on side windows.
- Assuming SUV back-window rules apply to sedan back windows.
- Installing colored (non-neutral) tint film.
Georgia tint law FAQ
Is 20% tint legal on a sedan in Georgia?
No. Georgia sedans require at least 32% VLT on all windows, so 20% is too dark without a medical exemption.
Can SUV back windows be limo tinted in Georgia?
Yes. Back side and rear windows on SUVs, vans, and trucks have no VLT restriction in Georgia.
Is reflective tint legal in Georgia?
Tint that exceeds 20% reflectivity is not legal on side windows. Mirror-like film is not permitted.
How do I get a medical tint exemption in Georgia?
Obtain physician certification of your medical condition and submit documentation per Georgia DDS or Department of Public Safety guidance. Keep the approved documentation in the vehicle.
Official references
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Editor’s notes
Georgia enforces a low 20% reflectivity ceiling on side windows, which is stricter than many states that allow up to 25–35%.
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