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Connecticut Window Tint Laws (2026)

Info: Front side windows must let at least 35% of light through, with a 3% margin allowed; windshield tint is allowed only above a line 29 inches up from the seat, and it can't be red or amber.

InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026
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Front side windows must let at least 35% of light through, with a 3% margin allowed; windshield tint is allowed only above a line 29 inches up from the seat, and it can't be red or amber. (Conn. Gen. Stat. 14-99g)

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