Please note that Maryland Tint Laws Regulation can change daily and may be interpreted differently at the city or county level. We recommend verifying this information with your local DMV or law enforcement agencies. We have manually fact-checked this content using official state resources. Maryland enacted tinting laws in 1995. If any information provided is incorrect or outdated, please contact us so we can make the necessary corrections. Thank you.
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In Maryland, the darkest legal window tint is 35% VLT (Visible Light Transmission) for all side and rear windows of passenger vehicles. This means the tint must allow at least 35% of the light to pass through.
Yes, in Maryland, police vehicles are generally exempt from the state’s window tint laws. This exemption allows law enforcement vehicles to use window tint that is darker than the legal limit set for civilian vehicles.
In Maryland, to obtain a window tint waiver for medical reasons, you must submit a completed Application for Sunscreening Medical Waiver to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). This application must include a physician’s statement certifying a medical condition that necessitates darker tint for protection. If approved, the waiver allows for window tint that is darker than the standard legal limits..
In Maryland, the cost of a ticket for a window tint violation can vary, but it typically ranges from $50 to $110. The exact amount may depend on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances of the violation. Repeat offenses could result in higher fines.
Yes, in Maryland, you can be pulled over by law enforcement if your vehicle’s window tint is suspected to be darker than the state’s legal limit. This could result in a ticket or a requirement to comply with the tint laws.
Maryland permits medical waivers for window tint. Written certification from a physician licensed in Maryland must be carried in the vehicle.
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The information regarding window tinting laws contained on this website should by no means be used as legal advice. The information here should be used as a starting point for your own research and you should always confirm the data you find here with your local and state departments. It is ultimately your final say as to what the best course of action is for your circumstances. We are not lawyers. If you are interested in legal advice regarding window tint laws and traffic citations for your localized area we would be happy to refer you to some law firms. It is crucial that you not only understand the state laws but also your local municipal laws before you tint your car windows. You also must understand that just because a statute may clearly state one thing or another, that doesn't mean that all members of law enforcement will know the current ruling. This goes for lawyers and even judges too at times. The best prevention for a traffic citation is thorough research and although we do our best to keep these pages up to date, we are only human and sometimes miss the updates.
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