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South Carolina Window Tint Laws (2026)

Info: Front side windows must let at least 27% of light through; windshield tint must be non-reflective and is allowed only above the AS-1 line — the marking near the top of the windshield.

InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026
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Front side windows must let at least 27% of light through; windshield tint must be non-reflective and is allowed only above the AS-1 line — the marking near the top of the windshield. (S.C. Code 56-5-5015)

Official source: scstatehouse.gov →

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Window Tint in states bordering South Carolina

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • GeorgiaInfo

    Front side windows must let at least 32% of light through, with a 3% margin allowed, and the tint can't reflect more than 20% of light; on the windshield, only the top 6 inches may be tinted, and that tint can't be red or amber. (O.C.G.A. 40-8-73.1)

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dps.georgia.gov · Full Georgia rule →

  • North CarolinaInfo

    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)

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ncleg.gov · Full North Carolina rule →

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