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North Carolina Window Tint Laws (2026)

Info: Front side windows must let at least 35% of light through.

InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026

Front side windows must let at least 35% of light through. Windshield tint is allowed only above the AS-1 line — the marking near the top — or across the top 5 inches, whichever is longer. (N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-127)

Official source: ncleg.gov →

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