In Kansas, legal tint is measured by VLT — the percentage of light the filmed glass lets through. The numbers below are the darkest tint the law allows at each window position, labeled VLT MAX: install film darker than the listed VLT and the vehicle is out of compliance. Figures are compiled from official Kansas state sources; laws change, so confirm the current statute before you tint.
| Window | Darkest Legal (VLT MAX) | Reflectivity |
|---|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% — total light transmission shall not be less than 35% (a)(3); the figure is a total — film and glass read together (definition of "light transmission," § 8-1749b(b)) | |
| Rear side windows | 35% — the same clause covers the side windows behind the driver; the statute makes no car-versus-multipurpose distinction | |
| Rear windshield | 35% — the same clause names the rearmost window | |
| Windshield | Nonreflective device along the top of the windshield only, not extending downward beyond the AS1 line, and not red, yellow or amber (a)(1); no full-windshield percentage | |
| Reflectivity | No percentage cap — every device must be nonreflective, a product or material designed to absorb light rather than to reflect it (§ 8-1749b(d)); one-way glass is barred by the section's opening clause |
How to Read These Numbers
- Front side windows: Front side windows — driver and front passenger — are the most tightly regulated and the ones checked first at a traffic stop or inspection.
- Rear side windows: Rear side windows are usually allowed darker than the fronts, and on SUVs, trucks and vans they are sometimes exempt from the passenger-car limit.
- Rear windshield: The windshield rule controls the strip at the top of the glass and how far film or a visor band may extend down. Most states allow a non-reflective strip above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
- Reflectivity: Reflectivity caps limit mirror-style films. A film can comply on darkness and still be illegal if it reflects too much light.
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Kansas Tint Law Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Kansas?
For front side windows, Kansas allows tint down to 35% — total light transmission shall not be less than 35% (a)(3); the figure is a total — film and glass read together (definition of "light transmission," § 8-1749b(b)) — the VLT MAX. Rear windows may allow darker film; check the table above for each position.
What happens if my tint is darker than Kansas allows?
Over-dark tint can draw a citation and, in many states, a fix-it order requiring the film to be removed and the vehicle re-inspected. Laws also change — verify the current statute before tinting.