What a window tint ticket costs in Kentucky
No one can honestly quote you a single number, and we are not going to invent one. Kentucky fixes the offence — class b misdemeanor, aimed at whoever applied the film under KRS 189.110, with no amount set in the statute itself. The total on the citation comes from the fee schedule of the court that issued it, which varies by county.
| What the statute fixes | Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Offence | Class B misdemeanor, aimed at whoever applied the film |
| Amount set by statute | None — the citing court's schedule sets it |
| Correctable (fix-it) | Not verified |
| Licence points | Not verified |
| Statute | KRS 189.110 |
Why the figures online disagree
A tint citation's total is a base amount plus court costs and surcharges, and those are set per county by the citing court rather than by the tint statute. That is why three pages about the same state will quote three different numbers, all of them sourced from each other rather than from a schedule. The number that binds you is the one the clerk of the court named on your citation gives you — so that call is the first thing worth making.
What Kentucky does settle
The section's penalty clause reaches the person who applies sunscreening material in violation of it, not the owner who drives away with it, and makes that a Class B misdemeanor. Kentucky also provides no medical exemption whatsoever, which puts it in a small group of states where a condition requiring shielding from the sun has no statutory answer. The 2024 amendment opened the windshield to film passing at least 70 percent of light, which is the one thing that got easier.
What to do next
- 1
Ring the clerk of the court named on the citation and ask for the amount and the appearance date. Do not rely on a figure from a blog.
- 2
Ask the same clerk whether the citation can be dismissed on proof that the film was brought into compliance — some courts allow it even where the statute is silent.
- 3
Have the film replaced with film that meters legal through the glass, and keep the receipt in case the court will take it.
The limits you were measured against
Front side windows 35% VLT minimum, back side windows 18% VLT minimum, rear window 18% VLT minimum — metered through the film and the glass together. Factory side glass already blocks some light before any film goes on, which is how film sold as “legal” ends up metering under the limit.
Check what film will meter legal in Kentucky →Frequently asked questions
How much is a window tint ticket in Kentucky?
There is no single statewide figure, and anyone quoting one is guessing. Kentucky fixes the offence — class b misdemeanor, aimed at whoever applied the film under KRS 189.110, with no amount set in the statute — and the total you pay is set by the fee schedule of the court that issued the citation, which varies by county and is not published statewide. Call the clerk of the citing court for the figure that applies to you.
Is a tint ticket in Kentucky correctable?
We could not verify that Kentucky treats it as a correctable violation, so do not assume removing the film clears the citation. Ask the clerk of the citing court before the appearance date.
Does a tint ticket put points on your licence in Kentucky?
We could not verify whether Kentucky assigns licence points for this, so we are not going to guess. The clerk of the citing court can tell you.
What tint got me cited in Kentucky?
The limits are front side windows 35% VLT, back side windows 18% VLT, rear window 18% VLT, measured through the film and the glass together — which is why film sold as legal can still meter under.
Sources
- KRS 189.110 - Unobstructed windshields (official)
- Kentucky Acts Chapter 17 (2024 SB 46) (official)
Reference only, not legal advice. We do not publish an estimated ticket total because no statewide schedule exists to support one. For the amount that applies to you, ask the clerk of the court on your citation.