In Arkansas, legal tint is measured by VLT — the percentage of light the filmed glass lets through. The numbers below are the darkest tint the law allows at each window position, labeled VLT MAX: install film darker than the listed VLT and the vehicle is out of compliance. Figures are compiled from official Arkansas state sources; laws change, so confirm the current statute before you tint.
| Window | Darkest Legal (VLT MAX) | Reflectivity |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | No full-windshield percentage in the general rule — a strip of tinting material (the "eyebrow") may be applied to the top edge only, and it may not extend downward more than five inches (5") from the top center of the windshield — § 27-37-306(b)(1) | |
| Front side windows | 25% — the side windows and side wings located on the immediate right or left of the driver must result in at least 25% net light transmission — § 27-37-306(b)(2) | |
| Rear side windows | 25% on a passenger car — the side windows immediately behind the driver carry the same 25% figure — § 27-37-306(b)(2). Darker exception behind the driver on trucks and multipurpose vehicles — see riders | |
| Rear window | 10% — the rearmost window may be covered with material resulting in at least 10% net light transmission — § 27-37-306(b)(3) |
How to Read These Numbers
- Windshield: The windshield rule controls the strip at the top of the glass and how far film or a visor band may extend down. Most states allow a non-reflective strip above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
- Front side windows: Front side windows — driver and front passenger — are the most tightly regulated and the ones checked first at a traffic stop or inspection.
- Rear side windows: Rear side windows are usually allowed darker than the fronts, and on SUVs, trucks and vans they are sometimes exempt from the passenger-car limit.
- Rear window: The rear window rule often interacts with side mirrors: darker rear glass typically requires dual outside mirrors.
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Arkansas Tint Law Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Arkansas?
For front side windows, Arkansas allows tint down to 25% — the side windows and side wings located on the immediate right or left of the driver must result in at least 25% net light transmission — § 27-37-306(b)(2) — the VLT MAX. Rear windows may allow darker film; check the table above for each position.
What happens if my tint is darker than Arkansas allows?
Over-dark tint can draw a citation and, in many states, a fix-it order requiring the film to be removed and the vehicle re-inspected. Laws also change — verify the current statute before tinting.