Alabama § 32-5-215 - Windshields Must Be Unobstructed; Windshield Wipers; Tinting.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-5-215 — Windshields Must Be Unobstructed; Windshield Wipers; Tinting., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-5-215. Windshields Must Be Unobstructed; Windshield Wipers; Tinting.
(a) No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sign, poster, or other nontransparent material upon the front windshield, sidewings, or side or rear windows of such vehicle which obstructs the driver’s clear view of the highway or any intersecting highway.
(b) The windshield on every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield, which device shall be so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle.
(c) Every windshield wiper upon a motor vehicle shall be maintained in good working order.
(d) No person shall operate a motor vehicle which has a windshield, sidewing, or rear window which has tinting to the extent or manufactured in such a way that occupants of the vehicle cannot be easily identified or recognized through the sidewing or rear windows from outside the motor vehicle.
(e) The provisions of this section shall not apply to the manufactured tinting of windshields of motor vehicles or to certificates of identification, decals, or other papers required by law to be displayed on such windshield or windows.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 32-5-215
What does Code of Alabama § 32-5-215 cover?
Section 32-5-215 ("Windshields Must Be Unobstructed; Windshield Wipers; Tinting.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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