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Michigan Window Tint Laws

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Michigan Vehicle Code 257.709 explains the state's automobile law as it pertains to window tinting for private citizens. Michigan law regulates the darkness of window tint by using a visible light transmission percentage (VLT) that refers to the amount of light visible through the window covering. Michigan law also regulates how reflective window tint can be and places other miscellaneous restrictions on window tinting.

    Windshield Tinting

  1. The top 4 inches of windshields in Michigan can be tinted.
     
    The top 4 inches of windshields in Michigan can be tinted.
    Michigan law allows the top 4 inches of a vehicle's windshield to be tinted at any darkness level provided the tint is nonreflective. Any tinting of the windshield below the top 4 inches of the windshield is illegal.
  2. Rear-Window Tinting

  3. Michigan has no restrictions on tinting a vehicle's back window.
     
    Michigan has no restrictions on tinting a vehicle's back window.
    Michigan law does not place any restrictions on the tinting of the rear window of vehicles.
  4. Front-Side Window Tinting

  5. Michigan places several restrictions on the tinting of front-side windows.
     
    Michigan places several restrictions on the tinting of front-side windows.
    Michigan law allows tinting of any darkness level to be applied to the top 4 inches of the front-side windows provided the tint is not more than 35 percent reflective. It is unlawful to have any tinting on the front-side windows below the top 4 inches of the window.
  6. Back-Side Windows

  7. Michigan allows back-side windows to be tinted at any darkness level.
     
    Michigan allows back-side windows to be tinted at any darkness level.
    Michigan law allows the back-side windows to be tinted at any darkness level, but the tint must not be more than 35 percent reflective.
  8. Side Mirrors

  9. There are no restrictions on tinting vehicle mirrors in Michigan.
     
    There are no restrictions on tinting vehicle mirrors in Michigan.
    Michigan law places no restrictions on the tinting of a vehicle's side mirrors.
  10. Medical Exceptions

  11. Michigan window tinting laws have exceptions for documented medical conditions.
     
    Michigan window tinting laws have exceptions for documented medical conditions.
    Michigan law allows for front-side window tinting if a physician declares it a medical necessity, provided the tint does not obstruct the driver's clear view of the highway.
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