Minnesota Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in Minnesota
The percent of visible light allowed through your car windows is called VLT: Visible Light Transmission. The percentage of light allowed through your film and glass in Minnesota is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.
Tint darkness for sedans:
- Windshield: No tint is allowed on the windshield.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 50% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 50% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 50% of light in.
Tint darkness for SUV and vans:
- Windshield: No tint is allowed on the windshield.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 50% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
Window tint reflection in Minnesota
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Minnesota window tint law permits a certain window reflection when using a tint so make sure you pay attention to this as well.
Tint reflection for sedans:
- Front Side windows: Must not be more than 20% reflective.
- Back Side windows: Must not be more than 20% reflective.
Tint reflection for SUV and vans:
- Front Side windows: Must not be more than 20% reflective.
- Back Side windows: Must not be more than 20% reflective.
Other Minnesota window tint rules and regulations:
Minnesota does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:
- Side Mirrors: There are no restrictions or requirements for side mirrors in Minnesota.
- Restricted Colors: No colors of tint are explicitly restricted from use.
- Tint Variance: 3% variance allowed.
- Certificates: Manufacturers do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
- Stickers: The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on the driver’s side window.
- Medical Exceptions: Minnesota allows medical exemptions for special tint.