Not legal advice · Last reviewed 2026-09-07
Georgia window tint laws
This page restates O.C.G.A. § 40-8-73.1 so drivers can ask a shop better questions. It is not a permit, a measurement, or a substitute for the official text. Combined glass-plus-film readings are what officers and inspection stations typically use.
Official source: O.C.G.A. § 40-8-73.1 (Georgia Code reprint, including HB 1161)
What the cited statute says
- Front side and door windows
- As amended by HB 1161 (effective July 1, 2026), material plus glazing may not reduce light transmission below 28%, plus or minus 3%, or increase light reflectance above 20%.
- Rear windshield and rear side windows
- Material plus glazing may not reduce light transmission below 15%, plus or minus 3%, or increase reflectance above 20%, except as listed in subsection (c).
- Windshield
- Material that reduces light transmission through the front windshield is unlawful, except a non-red, non-amber transparent item on the uppermost six inches.
Other details in the source
- Before July 1, 2026, the statute used a 32% ± 3% transmission floor for rear and side glass rather than the split 28%/15% limits.
- Multipurpose passenger vehicles, some buses, limousines, and certain factory-tinted vehicles are excepted from the rear-glass limits in subsection (c)(6).
- Installing film that would violate subsection (b) is separately unlawful, and a violation is a misdemeanor.
Independently checked shops in Georgia
City pages are indexed only after three current listings. Confirm legal shade with the shop; we do not certify installs.
Common questions
- Is this the legal window tint percentage in Georgia?
- It is a plain-language summary of O.C.G.A. § 40-8-73.1 as we read it on 2026-09-07. The official text controls, measurement methods vary, and medical or vehicle-type exceptions can change the result.
- Where can I find window tint shops in Georgia?
- Tint Record currently publishes independently checked shop pages for Alpharetta, Atlanta, Chamblee, Cumming, Decatur, and other cities.