How much tint is legal in Georgia?

In Georgia, legal window tint limits are set under Georgia Code 40-8-73.1 and are measured by Visible Light Transmission or VLT. For passenger cars and SUVs, front side windows must allow at least 32 percent of light in, meaning 32 percent VLT, with a 3 percent tolerance allowed for meter variance, so effectively 29 percent is the lowest that will pass inspection. Rear side windows must also allow at least 32 percent VLT for passenger cars, while for multipurpose vehicles like SUVs, vans, and trucks, rear side windows can be any darkness if the vehicle has side mirrors. The rear windshield must allow at least 32 percent VLT for passenger cars, but any darkness is allowed for SUVs and vans with side mirrors. The windshield cannot have tint below 6 inches from the top that allows less than 32 percent light in, and no red or amber tint is allowed anywhere. Reflectivity must be no more than 20 percent reflective. Medical exemptions can allow darker tint with proper documentation from a physician. Violations can result in fines of 50 to 200 dollars plus court fees. So for a standard sedan in Georgia, 32 percent or lighter is legal on all side and rear windows, and any darker is illegal without exemption.