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Maine Window Tint Laws (2026)

Info: Front side windows must let at least 35% of light through; windshield tint is allowed only above the AS-1 line — the marking near the top of the windshield — or across the top 5 inches if there is no AS-1 mark. (29-A M.R.S. 1916)

InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Window Tint in states bordering Maine

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

New HampshireInfo
Front side windows must let at least 70% of light through; adding aftermarket tint to the windshield is illegal. (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. 266:58-a)
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dmv.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →

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