NE · tint law reference
Nebraska window tint laws
Last verified September 13, 2026 · Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,257
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Legal tint limits at a glance
VLT is the share of light the window must let through — a lower number is darker film, and the reading includes the factory glass.
| Window | Sedans | SUVs, vans & trucks |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | Must be clear and transparent below the AS-1 line; above the AS-1 line, sunscreening is allowed but may not be red, yellow, or amber in color | Same as sedan |
| Front side | 35% VLT or lighter | 35% VLT or lighter |
| Back side | 20% VLT or lighter | No limit stated |
| Rear | 20% VLT or lighter | No limit stated |
Dual side mirrors required if the rear is tinted? Not stated in the sources we checked.
Is my tint legal here?
Film darkness and glass darkness multiply. Enter the film you are considering and the VLT of the bare glass to get the number a meter would read.
70 for tinted OEM glass, 80 for clear
Net VLT 14% 20% film × 70% glass
Pass/fail compares net VLT against the limits on this page only. Some states apply a measurement tolerance — see Measurement tolerance below — and none of this replaces a meter reading on your own glass.
The rest of the rule
Reflectivity
Max 35% luminous reflectance on front side and rear/back side windows
Colors
Red, amber, or yellow sunscreening above the AS-1 line on the windshield
Medical exemption
Not addressed in the statute text reviewed; a cross-referenced exemption/penalty section (§§60-6,258/60-6,259) exists but was not independently fetched
Stickers & certification
No sticker or certification requirement is stated in the sources we checked.
Measurement tolerance
This state does not state a measurement tolerance in the sources we checked.
Penalties
Not specified within §60-6,257 itself in the text reviewed; the statute cross-references §§60-6,258 and 60-6,259, which were not independently verified
Notes
Multipurpose vehicles, vans, and buses are fully exempt from the 20% VLT / 35% reflectance minimum on rear window/side windows behind the front seat (any darkness allowed there); the 35% VLT front-side-window standard applies to all vehicle types with no distinction.
Nebraska tint questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Nebraska?
For a sedan in Nebraska, front side windows must let at least 35% of light through, back side windows at least 20%, and the rear window at least 20%. Lower VLT means darker glass, so those percentages are floors, not targets, and the meter reads the film and the factory glass together. SUVs, vans and trucks are listed separately: front side 35%, back side no stated number, rear no stated number.
Is 20% tint legal in Nebraska?
No, not on the front side windows. Nebraska requires at least 35% VLT there and 20% is darker than that, before you even account for the factory glass, which makes the reading darker still. The back side windows have a 20% floor, so 20% film can be legal there.
Can I tint the windshield in Nebraska?
Nebraska's rule for the windshield: Must be clear and transparent below the AS-1 line; above the AS-1 line, sunscreening is allowed but may not be red, yellow, or amber in color
Does Nebraska allow a medical exemption for darker tint?
What the source says: Not addressed in the statute text reviewed; a cross-referenced exemption/penalty section (§§60-6,258/60-6,259) exists but was not independently fetched Confirm the current process with the agency named before you have film installed.
Where this comes from
Statute cited: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,257
Checked against the state's own statute or DMV page on September 13, 2026. Laws change; if you find a newer rule, email admin@getpeelboard.com.
Legal disclaimer: general information, not legal advice; verify with your DMV.