Minnesota 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 | No tint permitted that reduces light transmittance through the windshield. | |
| Front side windows | ≥50% VLT (±3%); ≤20% reflectance (±3%) | ≥50% VLT (±3%); ≤20% reflectance (±3%) |
| Rear side windows | ≥50% VLT (±3%); ≤20% reflectance (±3%) | ≥50% VLT (±3%) on front side windows; exemptions apply to certain rear windows (see notes). |
| Rear window | ≥50% VLT (±3%); ≤20% reflectance (±3%) | Exemptions apply to certain rear windows (pickup rear windows; van windows behind driver; etc.) |
Other rules & notes
- Law measurement basis: NET
- Reflectivity (front / back): ≤20% (±3%) / ≤20% (±3%)
- Colors / notes: Highly reflective/mirrored appearance prohibited; certain vehicle-type exemptions in statute.
- Mirrors: N/S
- Film certification: Permanent marking required indicating % transmittance and % reflectance.
- Sticker / label: Marking required on applied material (permanent marking).
- Medical exemptions: Yes (prescription/physician statement; 2025 change addresses temporary vs permanent).
- Tolerance: ±3%
Minnesota note: Minnesota law includes vehicle‑type exemptions (e.g., pickup rear windows; van side windows behind the driver) and requires a permanent marking indicating % transmittance and reflectance on applied material.