This is a percentage value that indicates the amount of light infiltrated by a particular medium – in this case, tinted windows. Minnesota`s car window tint laws were first passed more than 30 years ago, in 1988. In the following years, the dyeing laws in Minnesota were not substantially revised, but many new products for automatic window tinting were launched, such as nanoceramic car window film (originally developed for the aerospace industry), window tints with a variety of shades and shades, films that block UV and IR solar energy without darkening windows, and much more. Therefore, to remain consistent with Minnesota`s laws on dyeing, it is important not only to know what the law says about tinting windows for cars, but also to understand the basics of tinting vehicle windows. To this end, you need to know visible light transmission, or VLT. VLT refers to the amount of spectrum of visible sunlight that can pass through the glass (and the hue applied to it), which effectively means how bright or dark the window is and therefore transparent or opaque. The darker the car window (and privateer), the weaker the VLT, so 5% VLT, also known as sedan tint, is very dark and very private. Understanding the percentage of LTVs is so important because in Minnesota, glass tint tickets for illegal dark window films can cost hundreds of dollars, and police can test glass-tinted LTV on site with handheld devices, so any roadside stop could be amplified by a tint violation ticket. For mobile installation, we are committed to complying with all Minnesota rules and regulations regarding window tint. Therefore, we remain up-to-date and compliant with all codes for all vehicles we service.

Car window tints are subject to the legal limits issued in 1985. The latest updates only came into effect in 2018. Below is an overview of the regulations that deal with both hue and reflection. If you have any questions about window tint, visit or contact us at our Minneapolis location. Whether you just bought a new car in Minnesota or just moved to the North Star State with your old vehicle, you need to know the legality of window tint in MN. Starting in 2010, stores will no longer be able to apply films that do not meet the 50% hue limit for all car windows, including the rear, for vehicles registered in the state of Minnesota. Hue reflection, as the name suggests, refers to the hue film`s ability to reflect light. One thing you need to keep in mind first is that, unlike most states, all window tint colors are legal in Minnesota. You may safely use yellow, amber, yellow, silver, gold and other window hue colors frequently prohibited under applicable law.

A three percent deviation is also allowed, so if your hue is up to three percent darker than it should be under state law, you won`t get a quote. (This does not apply to windshield tint, where none are allowed.) While the state of Minnesota does not require manufacturers, installers, or sellers of window film to certify that the tint they offer in the state complies with state laws, the rules require the placement of a visible sticker between the window film and the glass on the driver`s side windshield that clearly indicates the type of tint used and that it is legal in Minnesota. Minnesota`s color law does not provide rules regarding exterior mirrors when rear eyeglass tint is enforced, although this is standard in most states. Under most state rules, Minnesota motorists can apply for a medical exemption (or in some cases, like paint shops, a commercial exemption) that allows for a darker window tint than you may have under standard law. If you suffer from migraines, glaucoma, skin problems, or other conditions that require a darker shade than permitted by law, talk to a doctor about a window tint exemption. ● Windshield: No tint is allowed on the windshield in Minnesota. Minnesota is a U.S. state in the Midwest. Minnesota was separated from the eastern half of Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858. Known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” the state`s name comes from a Dakota word for “sky-colored water.” These bodies of water, along with forests, parks and wilderness areas, provide residents and tourists with a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.

Minnesota is the 12th largest and 21st most populous of the U.S. states. Windshield: No tinted sheets are allowed on the windshield. Driver`s side window: 50% VLT or more is mandatory. Passenger side window: 50% VLT or more is mandatory. Rear window: 50% VLT or more is mandatory. So write to your state`s legislator! Tell them that our hue law is unnecessarily strict and that you can get a darker shade in almost every other state to protect you and your family. All we want is 35% – dark enough to give you all the benefits of window film, but bright enough that our law enforcement agencies are always comfortable. Like all other states, Minnesota`s color law deals with two main aspects of dyeing: window hue and color reflection. ● Medical exceptions: Minnesota allows medical exceptions for special shades.

For more information about the specific conditions of the exemption, consult your state`s law. ● Restricted colors: No hue color is explicitly excluded from use. ● Sticker: The sticker to indicate the legal tint is required between the film and the glass on the driver`s side window. There are a few other rules and notices established by the State of Minnesota regarding tint laws regarding: The tint of windows can reflect incident light and reduce glare and heat. Minnesota`s law on window tint allows for a certain level of reflection of windows when using a tint, so pay attention to that as well. Since 1985, it`s been illegal in Minnesota to look darker than 50%, but it`s only recently that they`ve made it a crime for installers to use it for customers without a medical exemption and enforce it on the street. As with cars, Minnesota law prohibits any tinting of windows on the windshields of trucks, SUVs and vans. As with cars, the front side windows of larger vehicles can only be tinted to 50% VLT in the dark and must not be more reflective than 20%.

Additionally, Minnesota`s dyeing laws are quite permissive for SUVs, trucks, and vans. Any darkness of the glass tint can be used on the rear side windows and rear window, provided that the tint is not more than 20% reflective.