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Minnesota Window Tinting Laws

Minnesota Window Tinting Law Enacted: 1985

We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date information regarding Minnesota window tinting laws. Please refer to your local authority for current Minnesota window tint law enforcement policies, including rules and regulations, as the final authority on Minnesota window tint law in your area.

MINNESOTA WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS
THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR
WINDOW TINTING

The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission
percentage. In Minnesota window tint law, this percentage refers to
percentage of visible light allowed to pass through the combination
of film and the factory tint of the window.

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Here is what is allowed in Minnesota window tint law:

Cars, Trucks and MPVs *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles
which are Vans and SUVs
Windshield Window tint is NOT allowed on the windshield.
Front Side Windows

Must allow more than a total of 50% light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than a total of 50% light in.
(MPVs: Vans and pickups must allow more
than a total of 50% light in; SUV replacement
at factory level only.)
Rear Window Must allow more than a total of 50% light in.
Transmission through glass. (MPVs: Vans and
pickups must allow more than a total of 50%
light in; SUV replacement at factory level only.)

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON
AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO MINNESOTA
WINDOW TINT LAW?

Tinting film can contain metallic elements (silver mirror look) that help to
reflect incoming light and reject the glare and heat generated by visible light
Front Side Windows Must not be more than a total of
20% reflective (silver mirror look).
Back Side Windows Must not be more than a total of
20% reflective (silver mirror look).

OTHER MINNESOTA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors No restrictions.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to
certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements The sticker to identify legal tinting is
required between the film and glass
on the driver’s side window.
Medical Exemption Minnesota window tint law allows medical
exemptions for special tint. For more details
about the specific terms of the exemption
for window tinting, consult your state law.

These are the current Minnesota Window Tint Laws.
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