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WHAT ARE THE WINDOW TINT LAWS IN KANSAS?

Tinting your windows with the professionals at Sun Stoppers helps you stay in accordance with the Kansas tint laws.

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Just The Facts

  • Tinting your car’s windows gives you protection from dangerous UV rays, improves your driving comfort and protects your belongings.

  • However, each state has different window tinting laws drivers must follow to avoid citations or “fix-it” tickets.

  • It’s important other drivers and pedestrians are able to make eye contact and see where you’re looking. Law enforcement also needs to be able to identify the driver in a vehicle.

HOW DOES LAW ENFORCEMENT MEASURE WINDOW TINT?

WHAT IS VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMISSION (VLT)?

VLT = VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMISSION

  • The higher the percentage of VLT, the more light passes through.
  • 100% VLT means your car’s windows are transparent, leaving you unprotected from damaging UV rays.
  • 5% VLT is the darkest and barely lets light pass through the tint film.

Most people want the darkest tint they can get away with.

We can give you the darkest look possible without violating your state’s window tint laws.

Kansas Window Tint Laws

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Passenger Cars

Includes most 2-5 Door vehicles that seat 5 or fewer passengers.

Windshield:  Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line.

Front Side Windows:

35% VLT

Back Side Windows:

35% VLT

Rear Window:

35% VLT

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES

Minivans, SUVs, etc. that are designed to carry 10 or fewer passengers.

Windshield:Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line.

Front Side Windows:

35% VLT 

Back Side Windows:

35% VLT 

Rear Window:

35% VLT 

REFLECTIVE TINT

Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat.

Window tint with metallic particles to give glass a silver/mirror look. This reflects glare and rejects heat.

Tint reflection for sedans:

  • Front Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
  • Back Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.

Tint reflection for SUV and vans:

  • Front Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.
  • Back Side windows: No metallic or mirrored appearance.

OTHER

Kansas does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:

  • Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
  • Restricted Colors: RED, AMBER and YELLOW colors are not allowed.
  • Certificates: Manufacturers of film are not required to certify the film they sell in Kansas state.
  • Stickers: State law recommends but does not require stickers to identify legal tinting.
  • Medical Exceptions: Kansas law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint.
  • Penalties: Class C misdemeanor.

Keep in mind that Kansas tinting laws and regulations may be interpreted differently in your county or place of residence.

We always recommend double-checking our information with your local DMV or law enforcement authorities.

READY TO GET YOUR WINDOWS TINTED IN KANSAS?

Is there anything worse than climbing into a hot car that’s been sitting in the sun on a sweltering day?

 

Thankfully, at Sun Stoppers, we have a solution!

 

Our window tint reduces solar heat by up to 98%, so you can enjoy comfortable temperatures. It also prevents sun glare, blocks damaging UV rays, and gives you added privacy.

 

And here at Sun Stoppers, we’re experts at applying window tint that looks amazing and never bubbles or peels. With 20 years of experience under our belts, we’re excited to help you with all your window tinting needs!

 

Ready to get started?

 

Stop by our local Sun Stoppers in Wichita, Kansas and Liberal, Kansas!

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DISCLAIMER: Window tint laws in your state can change on a daily basis. These rules and regulations may be interpreted differently by city or county authorities. We recommend verifying this information with your local DMV or local law enforcement agencies for accuracy. This information relating to Kansas tint laws was last updated on August 11, 2025. If you find any of this information to be inaccurate, please let us know so we can update it!