Kansas Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in Kansas
The percent of visible light allowed through your car windows is called VLT: Visible Light Transmission. The percentage of light allowed through your film and glass in Kansas is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.
Tint darkness for sedans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Tint darkness for SUV and vans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Window tint reflection in Kansas
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Kansas window tint law permits a certain window reflection when using a tint so make sure you pay attention to this as well.
Tint reflection for sedans:
- Front Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
- Back Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Tint reflection for SUV and vans:
- Front Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
- Back Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Other Kansas window tint rules and regulations:
Kansas does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:
- Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
- Restricted Colors: RED, AMBER and YELLOW colors are not allowed.
- Certificates: Manufacturers of film are not required to certify the film they sell in Kansas state.
- Stickers: State law recommends but does not require stickers to identify legal tinting.
- Medical Exceptions: Kansas law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint.
- Penalties: Class C misdemeanor.