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(2026) Legal Window Tint Laws Annapolis, Maryland

Annapolis, Maryland

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Annapolis window tint laws: know the limits before you tint

Maryland sets the window tint limits that apply to drivers in Annapolis, and they exist for visibility and road safety as much as for enforcement. Knowing where the limits sit before film goes on the glass keeps the choice of shade simple and avoids redoing the job later.

Window Tint Law Guide for Annapolis Maryland
Annapolis Penalties

What can happen if you're stopped with non-compliant window tint

Tint that sits outside Maryland's limits can be picked up at the roadside, and the usual outcome is a citation asking you to correct the film and show that the vehicle complies. The cost of putting it right falls on the owner, which is why checking the limits before film is applied is the cheaper route.

The Cost of Removing Non-Compliant Window Tint in Annapolis

Removing film is slow work, and without the right tools it can leave adhesive behind or damage rear window defroster lines. Choosing a compliant shade first avoids it — ask a Kepler dealer which films fit the limits.

  • Fine: Up to $500 on the spot fine
  • Correction notice: proof the tint now complies
  • Repeat stops: non-compliant glass gets noticed again
  • Removal costs: stripping and replacing the film
  • Resale friction: film a buyer may want redone

The Legal Window Tint Laws in Annapolis, MD

Maryland's rules treat vehicles in categories, and the permitted tint level can differ from window to window within the same car. The tables below set out the limits for passenger vehicles and for multi-purpose vehicles so you can see which figures apply to yours before you choose a film.

Passenger Vehicles

Annapolis Legal Window Tint

Passenger vehicles, including convertibles, have their own permitted tint levels for each window.

Windshield -

5 inches from the top

A non-reflective tint / sun strip, is allowed 5 inches from the top as long as it does not go past the AS-1 line on your windshield.

Front Side Windows -

35%

The Maryland law allows 35% of light visibility for front side windows.

Rear Side Windows -

35%

The Maryland law allows 35% of light visibility for rear side windows.

Rear Back Windows -

35%

The Maryland law allows 35% of light in visibility for the rear window.

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Passenger Vehicle Window Tint Law Guide for Annapolis Maryland

Passenger Vehicles

Hatchback, Sedan, Coupe, Station Wagon

PV

Multi-Purpose Vehicles

Annapolis Legal Window Tint

Trucks, vans and SUVs are generally treated as multi-purpose vehicles, with permitted tint levels set window by window.

Windshield -

5 inches from the top

A non-reflective tint / sun strip, is allowed 5 inches from the top as long as it does not go past the AS-1 line on your windshield.

Front Side Windows -

35%

The Maryland law allows 35% of light visibility for front side windows.

Rear Side Windows -

any shade

The Maryland law allows any shade of light visibility for rear side windows.

Rear Back Windows -

any shade

The Maryland law allows any shade of light visibility for rear window tint.

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Multi-Purpose Vehicles

SUV, Van, Truck

MPV

Verify with local authorities to ensure compliance.

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Questions about car window tint laws in Maryland? Start here

Check the current official tint rules and enforcement guidance for your vehicle. If you receive a citation, follow the instructions on that notice and confirm any required action with the issuing authority. Do not rely on this page for a penalty amount or a prediction about the outcome.

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