Michigan Tint Law

Michigan Tint Law Enacted: 2000

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

Michigan Tint Law

The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission percentage. In Michigan 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. Here is what is allowed in Michigan window tint law:

Windshield	Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows	Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the front roll-ups.
Back Side Windows	Any VLT can be applied legally on this window.
Rear Window	Any VLT can be applied legally on this window.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO MICHIGAN 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 35% reflective. Silver mirror look.
Back Side Windows	Must not be more than a total of 35% reflective. Silver mirror look.
OTHER MICHIGAN WINDOW TINT LAW 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	No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
Medical Exemption	Michigan 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.

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