HOW
DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN MINNESOTA?
Darkness of tint
is measured by Visible Light Transmission
percentage (VLT%). In Minnesota, this
percentage refers to percentage of visible
light allowed in through the combination of
film and the window. |
|
Windshield |
No tint is allowed on the windshield. |
| Front Side Windows |
Must allow more than 50% of light in. |
| Back Side Windows |
Must allow more than 50% of light in. |
| Rear Window |
Must allow more than 50% of light in. |
|
HOW
REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN MINNESOTA?
Similar to sunglass
lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements
that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing
the glare and heat generated by visible light.
|
| Front Side Windows |
Must not be more than 20% reflective. |
| Back Side Windows |
Must not be more than 20% reflective. |
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| 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 & glass on the
drivers side window. |
| Medical Exemption |
State allows medical exemptions for special
tint. For more details about the specific terms
of the exemption, consult your state law. |