In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska state sources; laws change, so confirm the current statute before you tint.
| Window | Darkest Legal (VLT MAX) | Reflectivity |
|---|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% — light transmission of less than 35% is prohibited, and luminous reflectance of more than 35% is prohibited — § 60-6,257(1)(c) | |
| Rear side windows | 20% — side windows behind the front seat: light transmission of less than 20% is prohibited, reflectance above 35% is prohibited — (1)(d). On a multipurpose vehicle, van, or bus this glass is excepted from the clause entirely (below) | |
| Rear windshield | 20% — the rear window is written into the same (1)(d) clause at the same figures, with the same multipurpose-vehicle exception | |
| Windshield | Below the AS-1 line, sunscreening material must be clear and transparent — in practice no tint below the line. Above the AS-1 line, material is allowed but may not be red, yellow, or amber in color — (1)(b). The statute defines the AS-1 line: the line extending from the AS-1 marks parallel to the top of the windshield, or a line five inches below and parallel to the top of the windshield, whichever is closer to the top — (2)(a). No full-windshield percentage in the standard rule | |
| Reflectivity | 35% — a luminous reflectance cap of 35% rides on the front side windows ((1)(c)) and on the rear window and side windows behind the front seat ((1)(d)) alike |
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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Nebraska Tint Law Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Nebraska?
For front side windows, Nebraska allows tint down to 35% — light transmission of less than 35% is prohibited, and luminous reflectance of more than 35% is prohibited — § 60-6,257(1)(c) — the VLT MAX. Rear windows may allow darker film; check the table above for each position.
What happens if my tint is darker than Nebraska 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.