Michigan Window Tint Laws
Feb 1, 2026. Verify with your state DMV/for current updates.
Quick legal limits (VLT% / placement)
| Window | Car / Sedan | MPV (SUV/van/pickup) |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | Tint allowed on the top 4" only. | |
| Front side windows | Top 4" strip only (otherwise not permitted without medical exception). | Top 4" strip only (otherwise not permitted without medical exception). |
| Rear side windows | Any darkness allowed. | Any darkness allowed. |
| Rear window | Any darkness allowed (rear window allowed if vehicle has outside mirrors on both sides). | Any darkness allowed (rear window allowed if vehicle has outside mirrors on both sides). |
Other rules & notes
- Law measurement basis: Location-based
- Reflectivity (front / back): N/S / N/S
- Colors / notes: N/S
- Mirrors: Dual outside mirrors required if rear window visibility is obstructed.
- Film certification: N/S
- Sticker / label: N/S
- Medical exemptions: Yes (limited medical necessity exception).
- Tolerance: —
Michigan note: Michigan’s rules are largely placement-based (top‑strip limits) and mirror requirements for rear visibility, plus a medical‑necessity exception.