The current Law for window tinting in Atlanta and the state of Georgia has been on the books since 2005.
Governor Perdue signed into law House Bill 20, which became effective on May 2, 2005. The previous window tinting law had been struck down as being unconstitutional because it only applied to Georgia drivers, which was deemed as discriminatory.

"House Bill 20 corrected the language so the law applies to all vehicles, whether registered in Georgia or another state," Colonel Hitchens (Georgia Highway Patrol) said.  "The window tint law is a safety issue, not only for law enforcement officers as they approach a vehicle during a traffic stop, but also for drivers so they can better see approaching vehicles while they drive."

The law basically remained the same as the previous law that had been written, except for the fact that it now applies to all drivers regardless of where their vehicle is registered.

Violation of the law by driving a motor vehicle with illegal window film is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of no more than $1000.00, and/or up to 12 months imprisonment.