Connecticut window tint law
In Connecticut, a passenger car's front side windows must let in at least 35% of light; rear side windows: at least 35% of light in; rear window: any darkness with outside mirrors on both sides. Source: Connecticut General Statutes §14-99g, checked November 2026.
| Front side windows | 35% At least 35% total light transmission (plus or minus 3%); not mirror-like. |
|---|---|
| Rear side windows | 35% At least 35% total light transmission (plus or minus 3%) on cars; not mirror-like. |
| Rear window | Any darkness 35% (plus or minus 3%), or any darkness if the car has outside mirrors on both sides. |
| Windshield | Transparent material only on the topmost portion, bottom edge at least 29 inches above the undepressed driver's seat; not red or amber. |
| Tolerance | Plus or minus 3% |
| SUVs, vans, trucks | Trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles may have any darkness on windows behind the driver if they have outside mirrors on both sides. |
| Medical exemption | Yes: written application to the DMV commissioner with a physician's or optometrist's documentation. |
The Connecticut front-side limit on a car
Levels we picture that meet the front-side limit: 70% (light)50% (medium-light)35% (medium)
Source
Connecticut General Statutes §14-99g
“Front side wing vents and windows which are not mirror-like in appearance and have a substance or material ... that has a total light transmission of not less than thirty-five per cent plus or minus three per cent”
Checked November 2026. A summary of the passenger-car rules, not legal advice: laws change, so check the source or ask a local tint shop before you buy.
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