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North Carolina vs Alabama Tint Laws

Comparing front and rear window VLT limits, windshield visor stripes, medical exemption waivers, and ticket fine schedules between North Carolina and Alabama.

Stricter Front-Window Tint LimitNorth Carolina
NC: 35% VLT minAL: 32% VLT min
Regulated ComponentNorth CarolinaAlabama
Windshield visor stripNon-reflective tint allowed above AS-1 line or top 5 inchesNon-reflective tint allowed above AS-1 line or top 5 inches
Front Side Windows35% VLT min32% VLT min
Rear Side Windows35% VLT min32% VLT min
Rear Windshield35% VLT min32% VLT min
Medical ExemptionYesYes
First-Offense Fine$50 base fine plus $200+ court administrative fees$100 base fine plus court costs

North Carolina Codes

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Alabama Codes

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