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North Carolina Window Tint Laws (2026)

Info: Front side windows must allow >=35% light (VLT); windshield tint only above AS-1 line or top 5 in., whichever is longer.

InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026

Front side windows must allow >=35% light (VLT); windshield tint only above AS-1 line or top 5 in., whichever is longer. N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-127.

Official source: ncleg.gov →

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