KS
Kansas Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Kansas, front side windows must let in at least 35% of light; back side windows 35% VLT or lighter and the rear window 35% VLT or lighter. Windshield: above the AS-1 line only, non-reflective, not red, yellow or amber.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line only, non-reflective, not red, yellow or amber |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 35% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line only, non-reflective, not red, yellow or amber |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 35% vlt or lighter |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- Not specified
- Reflectivity, back side
- Not specified
- Banned colors
- Red, Yellow, and Amber
- Medical exemption
- Yes. Clear, colorless material may be used with a signed statement from a licensed physician or optometrist.
- Certification sticker
- Not required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- No extra requirement
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor.
- Notes
- Side and rear films must be non-reflective; the statute sets no reflectance number.
Window tint shops in Kansas
Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Kansas?
35% on front side windows, 35% on back side windows and 35% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Kansas?
No. Kansas does not allow 20% tint on any window. Front side windows need 35% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Kansas?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Kansas.
Does Kansas allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. Clear, colorless material may be used with a signed statement from a licensed physician or optometrist.