Wisconsin window tint laws permit windshield tint only on AS-1 line. Front side windows must have more than 50% VLT. Back side windows and rear windshield must allow over 35% of light in (35% VLT).
Wisconsin Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.
Tint darkness for sedans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 50% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Tint darkness for SUV and vans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 50% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Window tint reflection in Wisconsin
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Wisconsin 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: Tinting film must not be reflective.
- Back Side windows: Tinting film must not be reflective.
Tint reflection for SUV and vans:
- Front Side windows: Tinting film must not be reflective.
- Back Side windows: Tinting film must not be reflective.
Other Wisconsin window tint rules and regulations:
Wisconsin does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:
- Side Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are required in this state if the rear window is tinted below 60% VLT.
- Restricted Colors: Wisconsin does not restrict tint colors.
- Tint Variance: 3% variance allowed.
- Certificates: Film manufacturers don't need to certify the film they sell in this state.
- Stickers: The sticker to identify legal tinting is not required.
- Medical Exceptions: Wisconsin allows medical exemptions for darker tint.