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Nebraska Window Tint Laws (2026)

In Nebraska, front side windows must let in at least 35% of light; back side windows 20% VLT or lighter and the rear window 20% VLT or lighter. Windshield: above the AS-1 line only, not red, yellow or amber.

Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.

Sedans

WindshieldAbove the AS-1 line only, not red, yellow or amber
Front side windows35% vlt or lighter
Back side windows20% vlt or lighter
Rear window20% vlt or lighter

SUVs, trucks and vans

WindshieldAbove the AS-1 line only, not red, yellow or amber
Front side windows35% vlt or lighter
Back side windowsAny darkness
Rear windowAny darkness

Other rules

Reflectivity, front side
35% max
Reflectivity, back side
35% max
Banned colors
Red, Yellow, and Amber
Medical exemption
No
Certification sticker
Not required
Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
No extra requirement
Penalty
Traffic infraction; fine set by the court.
Notes
The statute has no medical exemption. Multipurpose vehicles, vans and buses are unrestricted behind the front seat.

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Questions

What is the darkest legal tint in Nebraska?

35% on front side windows, 20% on back side windows and 20% on the rear window, for sedans.

Is 20% tint legal in Nebraska?

Only on back side windows and the rear window. Front side windows need 35% or lighter.

Is 35% tint legal in Nebraska?

Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Nebraska.

Does Nebraska allow a medical exemption for window tint?

No. Nebraska has no medical exemption for darker tint.

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