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South Carolina vs Alabama Tint Laws

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

Stricter Front-Window Tint LimitAlabama
SC: 27% VLT minAL: 32% VLT min
Regulated ComponentSouth 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 Windows27% VLT min32% VLT min
Rear Side Windows27% VLT min32% VLT min
Rear Windshield27% VLT min32% VLT min
Medical ExemptionYesYes
First-Offense Fine$200 fine or up to 30 days in jail (jail is extremely rare)$100 base fine plus court costs

South Carolina Codes

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Alabama Codes

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