GREENSBORO, N.C. — The headline is 'An Act to remove the safety inspection of tinted windows'. That's right, as of December 1, 2025, there will no longer be a state inspection of vehicle window tint.

North Carolina Session Law 391 revises transportation laws, including changes to window tinting regulations. Starting Dec. 1, 2025, window tint checks will be removed from vehicle safety inspections.

Every state has its own laws for window tinting and the rules are enforced differently depending on where you live. These laws exist to make sure drivers have clear visibility at all times. Overall, ...

Window tinting is legal in Kentucky, but there are specific restrictions on how dark the tint can be. A 2024 law allows windshields to be tinted if they permit at least 70% of light to pass through.

Kansas law requires car window tint to allow 35% of visible light transmission. Tint may not have a metallic or mirrored appearance. Red, yellow, and amber tints are prohibited, and dual side mirrors ...