Kentucky Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in Kentucky
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 Kentucky 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 18% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 18% 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 8% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 8% of light in.
Window tint reflection in Kentucky
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Kentucky 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: Must not be more than 25% reflective.
- Back Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.
Tint reflection for SUV and vans:
- Front Side windows: Must not be more than 25% reflective.
- Back Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.
Other Kentucky window tint rules and regulations:
Kentucky does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:
- Side Mirrors: No restrictions.
- Restricted Colors: No specific tint colors are prohibited.
- Tint Variance: 3% variance allowed.
- Certificates: Manufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell in the state. Consult with your dealer to make sure they are using certified film.
- Stickers: The sticker to identify legal tinting is required on the inside of the driver’s side doorjamb.
- Medical Exceptions: Kentucky law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint.
- Penalties: Class B misdemeanor.