Author: Marin Kestrel

Marin Kestrel is the editor of Legal in Cali. Marin researches every guide from the California codes, the Legislature's bill records, the California Code of Regulations and published court opinions, and rechecks guides each January when new California laws take effect. Marin is not a lawyer, and nothing on this site is legal advice.

Driving & Vehicles

California Window Tint Laws 2026: What Is the Legal Tint in California?
ByMarin Kestrel October 23, 2026

Short answer Partly. In California you can tint the rear side windows and back window as dark as you like if the car has two outside mirrors. The front side windows can only take clear film that lets in at least 88% of light, and the windshield only a strip at the very top, under…

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