Maine Window Tint Laws Explained: Legal VLT Limits for 2026
Complete guide to Maine window tint laws for 2026. Learn legal VLT limits for all vehicles, medical exemptions, and inspection requirements.
Maine’s window tint laws, under 29-A M.R.S.A. §1916, are relatively strict. The state requires a minimum of 35% VLT on all side windows and subjects vehicles to annual inspections that check for tint compliance — making it tough to run non-compliant film without getting flagged.
| Window Position|All Vehicles Windshield|Top 6 inches or AS-1 line Front Side Windows|35% VLT minimum Rear Side Windows|35% VLT minimum Rear Window|Any darkness (dual mirrors) |
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Maine applies 35% VLT uniformly to all side windows.|No distinction between vehicle types for side windows.|The rear window is the only unrestricted glass.|Annual inspections catch non-compliant tint.|No tint stickers required.|Maine has enforced these rules since 1989.
Good Questions, Straight Answers
Darkest legal tint in Maine?|35% on all side windows. Rear window unrestricted with dual mirrors. Will I fail inspection?|Yes. Maine’s annual inspection includes tint compliance. Is 20% legal on rear sides?|No. All side windows require 35% minimum. Only rear window can be darker. Fines?|Typically $50 to $150 plus potential inspection failure. Medical exemptions?|Yes, with physician documentation.
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