Kentucky window tint law
In Kentucky, a passenger car's front side windows must let in at least 35% of light; rear side windows: at least 18% of light in; rear window: at least 18% of light in. Source: KRS 189.110 as amended by 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 17 (SB 46), signed March 29, 2024, checked November 2026.
| Front side windows | 35% Film must be at least 35% VLT (tested on 1/8-inch clear glass) with no more than 25% reflectance. |
|---|---|
| Rear side windows | 18% Film at least 18% VLT (tested on clear glass), reflectance no more than 35%; or perforated film with at least 30%. |
| Rear window | 18% Film at least 18% VLT; side mirrors on both sides required if nontransparent. |
| Windshield | Transparent strip above the AS-1 line, or film of at least 70% VLT that is not red or yellow. |
| Tolerance | plus or minus 3% |
| SUVs, vans, trucks | Multipurpose passenger vehicles may use 8% film behind the driver. |
The Kentucky front-side limit on a car
Levels we picture that meet the front-side limit: 70% (light)50% (medium-light)35% (medium)
Source
KRS 189.110 as amended by 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 17 (SB 46), signed March 29, 2024
“the material has a total solar reflectance of visible light of not more than twenty-five percent (25%) as measured on the nonfilm side and a light transmittance of at least thirty-five percent (35%) in the visible light range”
Checked November 2026 (read from an archived copy of the official page). 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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